I know I have neglected the picture books this summer - it was just too heavy to bring them all home in my bag. So now that I'm back to work & setting up the library, I'm trying to make up for lost time.
I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I had never read a Mo Willems book until I became a librarian. This is something I had to fix! Everyone rants and raves about his books, and for good reason! What fun they are! Here's a few I've really enjoyed. I can definitely see why so many readers love these great books.
I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I had never read a Mo Willems book until I became a librarian. This is something I had to fix! Everyone rants and raves about his books, and for good reason! What fun they are! Here's a few I've really enjoyed. I can definitely see why so many readers love these great books.
NOW for some brand new books!
Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad is the new "Read for the Record" book that will be featured in October''s reading celebration. I love the imagination these children have.
The Beetle Book by Steve Jenkins is a beautifully illustrated book that celebrates everything about beetles. I like how the book is completely illustrations and captions, and I especially love the life-size pictures of beetles like the Goliath beetle and the larva of the Hercules Beetle. This is a great book for learning new things!
A Hen for Izzy Pippik by Aubrey Davis is about a spunky girl who finds a hen and is determined to keep it save until it's owner returns. Many, many, many chick later...Izzy Pippik finally shows up! Read to find out what happens.The Hero of Little Street by Gregory Rogers is a wordless picture book that includes many panels like a comic strip. I must admit, I will need to read this one several times to catch the full story!
LIfe in the Ocean: the Story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle by Claire A. Nivola is an inspiring story of a woman pioneer. After reading this beautifully illustrated biography, I definitely want to learn more about Sylvia Earle. I was also thrilled to see that this book is written by the author of Planting the Trees of Kenya, the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai. Another must read for leaders today!
Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad is the new "Read for the Record" book that will be featured in October''s reading celebration. I love the imagination these children have.
The Beetle Book by Steve Jenkins is a beautifully illustrated book that celebrates everything about beetles. I like how the book is completely illustrations and captions, and I especially love the life-size pictures of beetles like the Goliath beetle and the larva of the Hercules Beetle. This is a great book for learning new things!
A Hen for Izzy Pippik by Aubrey Davis is about a spunky girl who finds a hen and is determined to keep it save until it's owner returns. Many, many, many chick later...Izzy Pippik finally shows up! Read to find out what happens.The Hero of Little Street by Gregory Rogers is a wordless picture book that includes many panels like a comic strip. I must admit, I will need to read this one several times to catch the full story!
LIfe in the Ocean: the Story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle by Claire A. Nivola is an inspiring story of a woman pioneer. After reading this beautifully illustrated biography, I definitely want to learn more about Sylvia Earle. I was also thrilled to see that this book is written by the author of Planting the Trees of Kenya, the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai. Another must read for leaders today!
Finally, a few more chapter books I've really enjoyed...
Hound Dog True by LInda Urban (the author of A Crooked Kind of Perfect writes a sensitive story about growing up and facing your fears. This is a great book for readers who love to enter the character's life and journey with them as they grow up.
If you love adventure and Andrew Clements, you may want to check out his series Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School. I only suggest you start with the first book, I found it a little hard to understand since I started with book 3!
The Other Half of My Heart by Sundee T. Frazier is the touching story of two twins who face a unique challenge - one of them is white like her dad & one is black like her mom - yet they are twins! This story talks about their close relationship, and the discrimination they both face as they struggle to find their own identity.
Peg Kehret does it again - she writes a story with suspense and heart. I loved Ghost Dog Secrets! I've always loved a good dog story, and this measures right up there with Lassie, Shiloh, and Because of Winn Dixie.
Angel Spreads her Wings by Judy Delton is part of a series that is just right for 2nd/3rd grade readers. I loved this book because Angel moved to Greece with her family for the summer, to live with her new grandparents.
Ida B by Katherine Hannigan is best summed up with the subtitle for this book "...and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World". Ida B is a character I wish attended our school, so we could help her learn to love school.
Here's one for the girls - The Kissing Diary by Judith Casely. Rosie Goldglitt is a hopeless romantic who can't seem to catch the attention of the cutest boy in 7th grade. This is a funny story about growing up and facing the challenges of middle school.
Finally, here's one for the boys - Dead Guy Spy: Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie by David Lubar. Can you imagine what your live would be like if you were a living zombie & no one but your best friend knew? You wouldn't need to eat or sleep, but then again, you might get broken very easily. This is hilarious!
Hound Dog True by LInda Urban (the author of A Crooked Kind of Perfect writes a sensitive story about growing up and facing your fears. This is a great book for readers who love to enter the character's life and journey with them as they grow up.
If you love adventure and Andrew Clements, you may want to check out his series Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School. I only suggest you start with the first book, I found it a little hard to understand since I started with book 3!
The Other Half of My Heart by Sundee T. Frazier is the touching story of two twins who face a unique challenge - one of them is white like her dad & one is black like her mom - yet they are twins! This story talks about their close relationship, and the discrimination they both face as they struggle to find their own identity.
Peg Kehret does it again - she writes a story with suspense and heart. I loved Ghost Dog Secrets! I've always loved a good dog story, and this measures right up there with Lassie, Shiloh, and Because of Winn Dixie.
Angel Spreads her Wings by Judy Delton is part of a series that is just right for 2nd/3rd grade readers. I loved this book because Angel moved to Greece with her family for the summer, to live with her new grandparents.
Ida B by Katherine Hannigan is best summed up with the subtitle for this book "...and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World". Ida B is a character I wish attended our school, so we could help her learn to love school.
Here's one for the girls - The Kissing Diary by Judith Casely. Rosie Goldglitt is a hopeless romantic who can't seem to catch the attention of the cutest boy in 7th grade. This is a funny story about growing up and facing the challenges of middle school.
Finally, here's one for the boys - Dead Guy Spy: Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie by David Lubar. Can you imagine what your live would be like if you were a living zombie & no one but your best friend knew? You wouldn't need to eat or sleep, but then again, you might get broken very easily. This is hilarious!