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Goatilocks and the Three Bears

August 5, 2014 by Sara Leave a Comment

Submitted by Ms. Carol!

Goatilocks and the Three Bears by Erica S. Perl is a story about a goat named Goatilocks. Goatilocks waited until the family of bears that lived down the street went out for the day and then she peeked into the bears’ house. She found three bowls of porridge. She tasted them all but decided the little bowl tasted the best so she ate it all, even the spoon. Then she found three chairs and after trying them all she decided that the little chair was the best so she ate it all (even the cushions). Then Goatilocks was tired. She went upstairs and tested out all the beds and decided the little bed felt the best so she ate it , the blanket and pillows and pajamas too, then she fell asleep. The bears came home and they knew someone had been in their house.  Baby Bear’s porridge, chair, and bed were all gone. When they found Goatilocks she woke up and ran home. The next day Goatilocks felt really bad about what she did so she decided to pay her bear neighbors a visit. She picked them a bouquet of flowers and delivered them to the three bears’ door. The bears forgave her and they all sat down together and ate the bouquet of flowers. See this book listed in our catalog

Filed Under: Recommended for Kids Tagged With: Bears, Classic, Food, Humour, Picture Book

Bear’s Big Bottom

July 25, 2014 by Sara Leave a Comment

Submitted by Ms. Tammy!

Bear’s Big  Bottom by Steve Smallman and Emma Yarlett. Bear was friendly. Bear was sweet. He was the nicest bear you’d ever meet! He had little paws, and little feet, and a very big bottom, which gets him into trouble. One day, at squirrel’s birthday bash, Bear’s bottom smashed the presents, emptied the pool, and squashed the birthday cake. Bear felt so sad inside, he ran away and tried to hide his big bear bottom. His friends searched everywhere for Bear, until they ran into a fox who tried to bite their bottoms! Bear’s bottom was stuck in the tree which he pulled and carried with him to save his friends. Fox, seeing a terrifying shadow coming over the hill, ran away. The animals all cheered for bear’s big bottom and they went back to continue the party. See this book listed in our catalog

Filed Under: Recommended for Kids Tagged With: Bears, Humour, Picture Book

Chengdu Could Not, Would Not Fall Asleep

May 29, 2014 by Sara Leave a Comment

Submitted by Ms. Amanda!

Chengdu Could Not Would Not Fall Asleep by Barney Saltzberg. Who doesn’t love and cute story about an adorable panda? Chengdu is a panda with a problem. He just cannot fall asleep. He tries different positions, even hanging upside down, but no matter what, he just can’t sleep. Finally, when he is very, very tired, he climbs up, and up, and up, to find the perfect spot with his brother Yuan. Now, everyone in the bamboo grove is asleep, except… Yuan. This cute story about something everyone has struggled with: falling asleep. The illustrations tell the story with beautiful watercolor bamboo trees and fold out pages. This story seems to leap off the page and come to life. See this book listed in our catalog

Filed Under: Recommended for Kids Tagged With: Bears, Bedtime, Family, Picture Book

Hands Off My Honey!

May 27, 2014 by Sara Leave a Comment

Submitted by Ms. Tammy!

In Hands off My Honey by Jane Chapman, Bear stomps through the forest with his great big jar of delicious honey. He stops to rest against a tree and enjoy his honey. He won’t share his honey with anyone. Some of the other forest animals, Mouse, Mole, and the Rabbit Brothers, are hungry for some delicious honey too. The animals come up with a plan to get a taste of the delicious honey. They set out across the forest with a jump, leap, and a roll, in hopes of getting a taste. Bear catches them trying to get his honey… then it’s revealed that they are all friends and it was a game they like to play with Bear. See this book listed in our catalog

Filed Under: Recommended for Kids Tagged With: Bears, Food, Friendship, Humour, Picture Book

Snow Angels, Snow Puppy, and My Little Polar Bear

December 19, 2013 by Sara Leave a Comment

Submitted by Ms. Allana!
Three cute books for the winter/holiday season:

Snow Angels by Angel Randall, illustrated by Brandon Dorman. This story begins with one friend helping another. With the assistance of little helpers that only these two young girls can see, the two set out to help others in their neighborhood! At each location they are joined by a band of angels who help and encourage the girls to carry out all their good will. It feels so good to help other people at this festive time of year, so much so that they decide to continue their good work all year long! With a play on the words “snow angel” the author has taken the meaning to a higher level, and in this delightful picture book, shows how two friends can become like real angels, not only in winter, but during every season. See this book listed in our catalog

Snow Puppy by Marcus Pfister. Rascal is normally a contented happy pup, but today he is feeling a little out of sorts. His friend Sophie is off to town shopping with her parents, and Rascal is left behind. When he notices the white fluffy stuff floating around outside the window, his loneliness becomes excitement and intrigue. He remembers seeing white fluffy stuff once before, when he playfully tore open a pillow, but this stuff is somehow different. Once outside, he realizes how different, and how much fun it is to play in. When Rascal becomes lost after chasing a bunny through the woods, his joy and excitement turn to fear. A kind stranger is nearby however, and we soon discover how he saves the day! This is a sweet story about an adorable puppy who will steal the hearts of readers of every age. See this book listed in our catalog

My Little Polar Bear by Claudia Rueda. “Don’t worry little one, I will stay with you, and I will teach you what polar bears need to know.” A young cub is learning how to be a polar bear from his mother.  He has no confidence at first, and doesn’t believe he can swim well enough, or smell seals from a distance, or even walk on snow and melting ice. With the guidance, reassurance, and love of his mother, he begins to realize that he will be able to grow up and be an independent polar bear. The frosty white and pale blue illustrations in this book are created by digital media, and really represent and recreate an arctic world. Young readers and listeners will enjoy following the polar bear’s progress in this charming story. See this book listed in our catalog

Filed Under: Recommended for Kids Tagged With: Bears, Dogs, Emotions, Friendship, Holidays, Picture Book, Seasons, Weather

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

December 18, 2013 by Sara Leave a Comment

Submitted by Ms. Jill!

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood. Outside Little Mouse’s house, a strawberry is growing. A red, ripe strawberry. Mmm! Mouse is just about to go and pick it. But wait – the narrator warns him – what about the Big Hungry Bear? The bear, we learn, just LOVES strawberries, and can smell them from miles away, especially when they have just been picked. Oh no! Little Mouse has JUST PICKED our strawberry! Now, how can we keep it safe from that Big Hungry Bear? Mouse frantically tries hiding it, locking it up and guarding it, even dressing it up in a disguise… but it turns out that there’s really only one method to save a red, ripe strawberry from the Big Hungry Bear (Hint: that method is delicious). See this book listed in our catalog and look for Merry Christmas, Big Hungry Bear

Filed Under: Recommended for Kids Tagged With: Bears, Classic, Food, Mice, Picture Book

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