Submitted by special guest blogger Ms. Jen from the Lexington Park branch!
Did you know mobiles were created back in 1954 in Denmark? The super stylish Counting Chickens by Harriet Ziefert, with mobiles by Flensted, showcases a unique art form, while inspiring counting fun, and paying close attention to the details. The cover has mobile cut-outs, and the pages are shiny, with illustrative mobiles that literally “pop” off the page. A creative take on a counting book, the pages have chickens, with eggs, fish, elephants, dolphins, boats, toucans, bats, cats, and more! Asking the listener things like “How many flying? How many standing? How many more? How many in all?” makes this an interactive reading experience! Easy to read, and fun, this book is great for all ages. It capitivates the audience with its bright colors and inquisitive format. Good for people both young and old, who love counting, crafting, and appreciate art in all forms! See this book listed in our catalog
I’m a Shark
Submitted by special guest blogger Ms. Jen from the Lexington Park branch!
I’m a Shark by Bob Shea is awesome, beginning on page one, when you meet the awesomest shark ever! Because sharks are quite awesome, in case you didn’t know. His sidekicks, a bright orange crab, and tiny yellow fish, cheerily wave him on. This super-brave shark goes on to list all the things he isn’t afraid of–shots, scary movies, dinosaurs, the dark–with wit and style. The illustrations in this book are simple but fabulous. The illustrative style allows you to enjoy the lighthearted tone and the text. What’s this shark afraid of? Nothing it seems… Scary squids? Bring them on! Bears? No problem! The dark? According to this awesome shark–“Dark heard I was coming and ran!” Kids will giggle with this book’s silliness, but even the awesomest shark ever is afraid of something–spiders! However, he bravely claims that swimming away isn’t scared, it’s smart! This book is sure to become a favorite with everyone. If you want to read something truly awesome, check it out! See this book listed in our catalog
Big Sister, Little Sister
Submitted by Ms. Tess!
Big Sister, Little Sister by LeUyen Pham is an adorable ode to sisterhood. In it we meet two girls, a big sister and little sister. The book is narrated by the little sister, who gives us the straight facts about the universal truths of sisterhood. For instance, the big sister “usually does things first” from losing teeth, to riding a bike, to going on dates. The big sister gets all the new clothes (the little sister gets hand-me-downs). The big sister always thinks she’s right (but the little sister knows she is right). The big sister is good at a lot of things, like baking, and skating, and reading. But the little sister is good at things too, like dancing and painting! The big sister tells all the good stories (but the little sister gets to listen). It’s very clear though that, despite their differences, these sisters love each other! This book would be great for any family with two girls in it, to celebrate their sisterhood! See this book listed in our catalog
Pika
Submitted by Ms. Amanda!
Pika: Life in the Rocks is an enjoyable story of the life cycle of the pika, a small animal that lives in the Rocky Mountains. The story is told with crisp, vibrant photographs, and short detailed sentences. The “rock rabbit” called a pika is a hard worker. Spring through fall he gathers and bundles his food for the winter, all the while hiding from weasels and hawks who prey on him, and warning off other pikas who might steal his food with a ferocious “Eeeeeep!” His hard work pays off as winter arrives and Pika is able to eat his fill. In the spring, before the snow melts, Pika calls for a mate, and starts a family, and the story begins again with the pika pups. The photographs are adorable right up until the very end! See this book listed in our catalog
Ten Big Toes and a Prince’s Nose
Submitted by Ms. Catherine!
We all know that in fairy tales princesses are supposed to be delicate and lovely, and princes are supposed to be handsome and refined. But what about a princess with gigantic feet, and a prince with a huge nose? Do these rather un-royal attributes make them any less majestic? In Ten Big Toes and a Prince’s Nose written by Nancy Gow, and illustrated by Stephen Constanza, we meet a big-footed princess and a large-nosed prince who just want to be appreciated for who they are instead of what they look like. Told in rhyme, we get to see our two heroic highnesses learn to be happy with who they are and even fall in love! With beautiful illustrations and delightful characters, this is a great book for anyone who has ever felt a little different. See this book listed in our catalog
The Magic Hockey Stick
Submitted by Ms. Allana!
The Magic Hockey Stick by Peter Maloney and Felicia Zekauskas. What really impressed me about this book is that it is told completely in rhyme, with almost perfect cadence, along with the fact that it refers to one of the greatest sportsmen the world has ever seen, playing, in my opinion, the best sport, ice hockey! The young lady narrator of this book goes on a scoring spree with her newly acquired hockey stick, meanwhile, Wayne Gretzky, the stick’s original owner, goes on a serious slump! This story will appeal to little sports fans but is a fun read for all. See this book listed in our catalog