Submitted by Ms. Melissa!
Tiger Rose is a loved cat, one that has lived a long and full life. Now it is time for her to go, so she sets out to say goodbye to all that have loved her, and find a final place of rest. The Day Tiger Rose Said Goodbye by Jane Yolen is a sad story, but an important one. If you are having a hard time explaining the loss of a loved one, this book may be the instrument you need. Illustrated beautifully by Jim LaMarche, this tale will surely induce tears, but is told in a peaceful, natural way. See this book listed in our catalog
Frangoline and the Midnight Dream
Submitted by Ms. Sue!
Frangoline and the Midnight Dream by Clemency Pierce, illustrated by Rebecca Elliott. Frangoline is a very well behaved, red haired little girl during the day. But at night, after midnight, she puts on a dark cape, and goes on a night time, frightful adventure. She faces all kinds of creatures, when she wakes them up with her dancing, prancing, hip hopping, and skipping feet. Frangoline, not being scared of anything, lets out an “Arrrgh! I’m not scared of big bad beasts! I’m Frangoline!” As she continues on her way, the moon urges her to go back to bed! Will Frangoline learn her lesson? Is it all just a dream? Find out, and enjoy this story told in rhyme of an adorable little red haired girl ,who is just a little naughty during her night time adventures. See this book listed in our catalog
Boo Hoo Bird
Submitted by Ms. Jill!
Boo Hoo Bird by Jeremy Tankard. Good friends Bird and Raccoon are playing catch when the ball hits Bird on the head–BONK! It hurts, and poor Bird starts to cry. Raccoon tries to kiss it better, but Bird’s bonk still hurts, and Bird keeps crying. Fortunately, Bird and Raccoon have lots of caring friends. Rabbit offers a hug, but Bird still cries. Beaver says, “you can fix any problem with a cookie,” but even a sweet treat doesn’t help Bird feel better. Sheep suggests distracting Bird with a fun game, but Bird isn’t distracted. Not even a band-aid from Fox can stop Bird’s tears. By now everyone is so upset about poor Bird’s boo-boo that they ALL start to cry! “BOO HOO HOO!” Oh dear! Will the Boo Hoo Bird and his friends ever stop crying? Jeremy Tankard’s bright and cartoony ink-and-digital illustrations are perfect for this sweet and silly story. Bird’s dramatics, and his friends’ caring attempts to soothe him, are hilarious, and sure to have you laughing and “Boo-Hooing” along! See this book listed in our catalog
Chicks Run Wild
Submitted by Ms. Brenda!
Chicks Run Wild by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen is a delightful book about just what goes on after five little chicks are tucked in for the night. Written in rhyme, “Mama kisses each dear child, but when she leaves…those chicks run wild!!” we laugh our way through those chicks’ antics. They wiggle. They jump. They giggle. They thump. They also hop back into bed when they hear Mama coming. Find out what happens when Mama makes one too many trips to re-tuck in her chicks, and decides she’d like to join in on the fun. Should they invite her to play? Will she out-dance, out-play, and out-last them? The illustrator, Ward Jenkins, does a wonderful job of creating adorable, very playful looking chicks. One little chick, wings behind his back and whistling, wears an expression that clearly says “it wasn’t me” when Mama catches them in an epic pillow fight. This is a great lap book. It reads with an easy flow, but be warned: this book may put ideas in your little chick’s head! See this book listed in our catalog
Rrralph
Submitted by Ms. Allana!
Rrralph by Lois Ehlert. Typically bright and flashy, this Lois Ehlert book featuring Ralph, the talking dog, is highly entertaining. Just as an excitable dog would move, you move through the book rapidly, finding out what Ralph is going to “say” next! The lovable pet is also very curiously and craftily put together! Part of the fun with reading this book to younger children will be having them construct their very own “Rrralph” as part of an after reading project. This would be so much fun, as is the book! See this book listed in our catalog
Animals Home Alone
Submitted by Ms. Tess!
Animals Home Alone, by Loes Riphagen, explores the potential private life of the animals we leave at home when we go out. Not just the goldfish, or the house cat, but animals in pictures on walls, or in story books, stuffed animals… even the bugs hidden in the house get in on the action! In the front of the book, Riphagen gives names to all the animals you’re about to meet (real names, like Bert, and Katherine). Over the next 24 pages, the animals go wild! They watch TV, eat snacks, try on clothes, even fall in love and have babies, all while the little girl of the house and her daddy are out. At the end of the book Riphagen quizzes you on what you just saw: What was Bibi looking for? Why does Piggy have a stomachache? And more! This wordless picture book is a hoot to flip through over and over again, to make sure you haven’t missed out on any of the animals’ fun! See this book listed in our catalog