The rhyming story of a fish with a pouty looking face who discovers it's not his destiny to be glum.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The Pout-Pout Fish
The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen; illustrated by Dan Hanna
The rhyming story of a fish with a pouty looking face who discovers it's not his destiny to be glum.
The rhyming story of a fish with a pouty looking face who discovers it's not his destiny to be glum.
Seen Art?
Seen Art? by Jon Scieska and Lane Smith
During his search for his friend Art, the boy is directed to the MoMA and toured through the museum seeing art.
During his search for his friend Art, the boy is directed to the MoMA and toured through the museum seeing art.
Lots of Spots
Lots of Spots by Lois Ehlert
Bright collages of animals with spots along with poems describing the animals.
Bright collages of animals with spots along with poems describing the animals.
Mirabelle
Mirabelle by Astrid Lindgren and Pija Lindenbaum
Britta longs for a doll that her family cannot afford. She is presented with a seed that she plants and in which a doll grows.
Britta longs for a doll that her family cannot afford. She is presented with a seed that she plants and in which a doll grows.
Just the Right Size
Just the Right Size by Nicola Davies; illustrated by Neal Layton
Explains size concepts through children's topics.
Explains size concepts through children's topics.
Bridget and the Gray Wolves
Bridget and the Gray Wolves by Pija Lindenbaum
Bridget is a fearful child, but when she comes upon a bunch of wolves in the forest, she takes control.
Bridget is a fearful child, but when she comes upon a bunch of wolves in the forest, she takes control.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
The Little House
The Little House by Virgina Lee Burton
The story of a country home's life as a city develops around her.
The story of a country home's life as a city develops around her.
The Island of the Skog
The Island of the Skog by Steven Kellogg
Mouse friends set to sea and settle on an island to start a new life away from the city. But first, they have to deal with the island's only inhabitant, the Skog.
Mouse friends set to sea and settle on an island to start a new life away from the city. But first, they have to deal with the island's only inhabitant, the Skog.
The Big Alfie Out of Doors Storybook
The Big Alfie Out of Doors Storybook by Shirley Hughes
Some outdoor adventures for Alfie to share.
Some outdoor adventures for Alfie to share.
Mimmy and Sophie All Around Town
Mimmy and Sophie All Around Town by Miriam Cohen; illustrated by Thomas F. Yezerkski
A story of simple pleasures for sisters living in Brooklyn during the Great Depression.
A story of simple pleasures for sisters living in Brooklyn during the Great Depression.
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas and Helen Oxenbury
I Went Walking
I Went Walking by Sue Williams, illustrated by Julie Vivas
A child goes walking and discovers a variety of animals along the way.
A child goes walking and discovers a variety of animals along the way.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury
The story of a family's adventure in the outdoors.
The story of a family's adventure in the outdoors.
Pete's a Pizza
Pete's a Pizza by William Steig
To improve Pete's bad mood on a rainy day, his father 'makes' him into a pizza.
To improve Pete's bad mood on a rainy day, his father 'makes' him into a pizza.
The Lorax
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
A story about how mindless development is a danger to the natural beauty of our Earth.
A story about how mindless development is a danger to the natural beauty of our Earth.
The Story of Little Babaji
The Story of Little Babaji by Helen Bannerman, illustrated by Fred Marcellino
A tale that takes place in India of a boy confronting tigers during a walk in the jungle.
A tale that takes place in India of a boy confronting tigers during a walk in the jungle.
You Can Do It, Sam
You Can Do It, Sam by Amy Hest; illustrated by Anita Jeram
Sam goes to deliver treats to his friends ALL BY HIMSELF.
Sam goes to deliver treats to his friends ALL BY HIMSELF.
Monday, March 19, 2012
The Important Book
The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown
States the important thing about familiar things. Leads to further discussion identifying the important thing about other things not included in the book.
States the important thing about familiar things. Leads to further discussion identifying the important thing about other things not included in the book.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Madeline in London
Madeline in London by Ludwig Bemelmans
The adventures of Madeline when the girls visit Pepito in London.
The adventures of Madeline when the girls visit Pepito in London.
Seaweed Soup
Seaweed Soup by Stuart J. Murphy; illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz
A simple story that lends itself to math discussion
A simple story that lends itself to math discussion
Math for All Seasons
Math for All Seasons by Greg Tang; illustrated by Harry Briggs
A collection of rhyming math riddles
A collection of rhyming math riddles
Saturday, March 10, 2012
My First Nursery Stories
My First Nursery Stories by Tony Ross
Three Billy Goats Gruff, The Enormous Turnip, The Gingerbread Man, The Three Little Pigs, Henny Penny, Little Red Riding Hood, Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk
Includes audio CD
Three Billy Goats Gruff, The Enormous Turnip, The Gingerbread Man, The Three Little Pigs, Henny Penny, Little Red Riding Hood, Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk
Includes audio CD
Thursday, February 23, 2012
One Morning in Maine
One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey
The story of Sal losing her first tooth and the adventures of the day.
The story of Sal losing her first tooth and the adventures of the day.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
13 Words
13 Words by Lemony Snicket, illustrated by Maira Kalman
A creative and fun collection of words turned into a story.
A creative and fun collection of words turned into a story.
Carolina Shout
Carolina Shout by Alan Schroeder, pictures by Bernie Fuchs
A story about the sounds of Charleston, sounds of the city and vendor chants that make music.
A story about the sounds of Charleston, sounds of the city and vendor chants that make music.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Follow the Line Around the World
Follow the Line Around the World by Laura Ljunkvist
A nicely illustrated book with a continuous line that can be traced through the photos introducing different places and facts about the places around the world.
A nicely illustrated book with a continuous line that can be traced through the photos introducing different places and facts about the places around the world.
Snippy and Snappy
Snippy and Snappy by Wanda Gag
Brother and sister mice chase a ball of yarn over and under and to a house with a cupboard of cheese, only to discover it's a mousetrap.
Brother and sister mice chase a ball of yarn over and under and to a house with a cupboard of cheese, only to discover it's a mousetrap.
Millions of Cats
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
The story of an old husband and wife getting a cat and needing to choose the prettiest among the millions of cats.
The story of an old husband and wife getting a cat and needing to choose the prettiest among the millions of cats.
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