Submitted by Ms. Sue!
An orchestra tunes their instruments, and the audience readies themselves for the reading, or should I say singing, of this “opera” style book. A Soup Opera by Jim Gill, illustrated by David Moose, is a story about a man who comes into a fine restaurant to enjoy a bowl of soup. Unfortunately, there is a problem he must overcome before he can eat. Read, and sing, this story “opera” style, and enjoy the accompanying CD. A symphony of instruments enhance the story as the man, the waiter, the chef, a policeman, the mayor, and finally the president sing a part in this dramatic and enchanting tale, and the vibrant illustrations make for a rich and lavish depiction! See this book listed in our catalog
Stretch
Stretch by Doreen Cronin. Are you feeling stretchy? Great! Dog and all his animal friends just LOVE to stretch! Hop up out of your seat, and stretch along, as Dog stretches tall with a giraffe, spreads his wings like a bird, and touches his toes with an elephant. But that’s not all! Dog stretches underwater, and in outer space! He stretches with a whisper, or a roar, and much, much more! And did you know that a yawn is just a stretch for your mouth? This catchy, rhyming book will have everyone reaching, stretching, and joining in. And after you’re all stretched and warmed up, try out more of Dog’s great action books with Wiggle and Bounce. See this book listed in our catalog
A Mighty Fine Time Machine
Submitted by Ms. Tammy!
A Mighty Fine Time Machine by Suzanne Bloom. Samantha, an anteater, pulling her wagon of books, stops to see what her friends are doing beside a huge box. She finds that Grant (an aardvark) and Antoine (an armadillo) have traded twenty Yummy Gummys, and a bag of Buggy Bonbons, for a box labeled “time machine.” Samantha decides to help the boys, even though she knows they’ve been tricked. After making adjustments, they finally make the time machine roll down the hill, only to topple over, spilling them, and the books, onto the ground. The boys, who are tired, start to read Sam’s books, and give up on the time machine. Sam continues to work on the box, making her own changes, until she has a do-it-yourself bookmobile. Soon friends are stopping by to check out some of the great books at the new bookmobile! See this book listed in our catalog
Children Make Terrible Pets
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
Submitted by Ms. Carol!
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin is a great story. It’s about a cat who absolutely loves his white tennis shoes. He goes around, happy as can be, singing his song: “I love my white shoes, I love my white shoes, I love my white shoes, I love my white shoes.” But, oh no! Pete steps in a pile of strawberries! Pete doesn’t let that get him down. He goes right along singing his song: “I love my red shoes, I love my red shoes…” This goes on and on. Pete steps in many things, and his shoes turn many colors, but Pete never lets it get him down. The moral of the story is “no matter what you step in, keep walking along and singing your song because it’s all good.” See this book listed in our catalog or download the free song and story it comes with
Port Side Pirates
Submitted by Ms. Tess!
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