Submitted by Ms. Tess!
I am in love with Say Hello to Zorro! by Carter Goodrich. Mainly because the dogs in in the story are such quintessential canines, and remind me so much of my own furry friend (who is without question the boss of my house). Mister Bud has it pretty good. He has a schedule. There’s wake up time, walk time, nap time, shift position and nap some more time, owner comes home so make a fuss time, watch a movie time, sleep time… And everyone sticks to the schedule. UNTIL! One day, during make a fuss time, there is a new dog: Zorro! And Zorro is bossy. And Mister Bud is grumpy. UNTIL! They discover they have the same schedule! And now nap time is more comfy, and make a fuss time is much more boisterous! Even movie time is more entertaining now that they are best friends. I heartily recommend this book to dog lovers young and old! See this book listed in our catalog
Mardy Murie Did!
Submitted by Ms. Sue!
Mardy Murie Did: Grandmother of Conservation by Jequita Potts McDaniel, illustrated by John Van Zyle. The questions asked in poetic form in this story lead children to look for and see the beauty of the land and animals found in the wilderness of Alaska, Wyoming, and other regions. Did you ever see a thousand caribou, a wolf wild and free that howls to her family? Have you ever rode in a sleigh bundled in furs from head to toe, pulled by dogs fast or slow? Have you ever seen the Aurora in the sky waving soft colors of green and pink and purple and white? Mardy Murie did! Mardy Murie was a conservationist of wildlife and animals in Alaska, and the wilderness in Grand Teton National Park. She became active in the Wilderness Act of 1964, and the creation of the Arctic National Refuge. Mardy Murie spent her life taking special care of the land, the trees, the air, and preserving wildlife. She was recognized with many awards and medals. This biography about the grandmother of conservation is beautifully illustrated in full color pages that will inspire young readers to see the beauty of the wild and the free. See this book listed in our catalog
I’m Me!
Submitted by Ms. Carol!
I’m Me! by Sara Sheridan is a book about a little girl named Imogen. She is visited by her Auntie Sara. Imogen and Auntie Sara love to play pretend. Auntie Sara has lots of ideas for their day together. Imogen can be a naughty monkey, and Auntie Sara can feed her fruit on a hot, sandy beach. But Imogen doesn’t want to be a monkey today. Maybe Imogen and Auntie Sara can be beautiful princesses, with big beautiful dresses, and sparkly crowns. But Imogen doesn’t want to be a princess today. Maybe Imogen can be a parrot, and Auntie Sara can be a pirate, and they can sail the seas in search of buried treasure. But Imogen doesn’t want to be a parrot today. Auntie Sara has tons of great ideas, but Imogen has a better one. She says, “today I just want to be Me.” You can have the most fun sometimes just being yourself! Cute story, with really cute illustrations by Margaret Chamberlain. See this book listed in our catalog
If You’re Hoppy
Submitted by Ms. Brenda!
We all know to clap our hands if we’re happy and we know it, but did you know that if you’re hoppy and you know it you’re a frog? Or maybe a bunny or a cricket? And if you’re growly and you know it, you could be a dog, or a bear, or even a hungry tummy! And, oh my, if you’re sloppy and you know it, well, you’re definitely a hog! This fun rhyming book by April Pulley Sayre is full of the silliest things we can be. It’s a fun book that follows the beat of “If You’re Happy and You Know it” with a few surprise words to keep the silliness going. This book may have to be read a few times to get the rhythm just right, but there will be plenty of laughs along the way while you’re trying. If You’re Hoppy is a great book to read to a group. With colorful illustrations by Jackie Urbanovic, the pictures are bright and funny, and the silly story will have little listeners and readers clapping, flapping, growling, and hopping right along with the interesting characters that cover each page. See this book listed in our catalog
A Mother for Choco
Submitted by Ms. Tess!
A Mother for Choco by Keiko Kasza is the story of Choco, a little bird who has no mother. He wonders who his mother could be, and sets off to find her. The giraffe is yellow like Choco, but doesn’t have wings. The penguin has wings, but not big, round cheeks like Choco. Everywhere Choco turns, he can’t find another animal that looks exactly like him. He begins to cry for his mommy. Mrs. Bear finds Choco. Mrs. Bear is obviously not Choco’s mom, but she can hold him, and kiss him, and cheer him up like a mom can. Mrs. Bear offers to be a mother to Choco. At first Choco is hesitant, but when he sees Mrs. Bear’s other (adopted) children–a hippo, alligator, and pig–he knows he’s finally found a family he can fit in with, because family doesn’t mean looking like one another. It means love, and laughter, and maybe a little apple pie. Re-discover the meaning of family with A Mother for Choco today! See this book listed in our catalog
Worms for Lunch?
Submitted by Ms. Catherine!
My favorite food to eat for lunch is a grilled cheese sandwich, with tomato soup on the side, and perhaps a donut for dessert. However, if I were an animal, what would I want to eat? In Worms for Lunch by Leonid Gore, we get to meet several different animals who are excited to share their favorite foods with us. As you read along, you can name the animals, guess their favorite foods, and lift the flaps to see if you’re right! And if you are concerned about the cute little mouse on the front page, don’t worry too much–no characters were harmed in the making of this adorable picture book! See this book listed in our catalog