Submitted by Ms. Amanda!
Zoe Gets Ready by Bethanie Deeney Murguia grabbed my attention as soon as I saw it. The glitter on the cover just screamed out to me! The story inside is simple and cute. Zoe’s outfits are chosen for her every day by her parents, but on Saturdays Zoe gets to choose what she will wear! This is a big decision for Zoe. What she will wear will determine what type of day she will have. The possibilities are endless. Zoe goes through her whole closet searching for the right outfit. At first she thinks she will have a pocket day, a day full of collecting critters and treasures, in her hoodies full of pockets. But then again, she could have a twirling day, in her big purple skirt. On the other hand, she could have a cartwheeling day, or an exploring day, or a standout day, or maybe even a touch the sky day. She just can’t decide what to wear! With the contents of her closet all over the floor, Zoe decides she will have it all, with an outfit that says it all! Zoe’s search for the right outfit is not unlike my own each morning. Her quest for the perfect outfit is one that any girl or boy can relate to! What kind of day are you having today? See this book listed in our catalog
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The Magic Rabbit
Submitted by Ms. Jill!
The Magic Rabbit by Richard Jesse Watson. “Once there was a magic rabbit…” begins this lovely, rainbow-hued story about a lonesome rabbit and the magic of imagination and friendship. The magic rabbit can make almost anything appear out of his top hat – juggling balls, colorful scarves, yummy food, even a car! But what he really wants is a friend. Over and over, the rabbit tries to conjure another animal to share his fun, but they all run away. The sad rabbit is almost about to give up, when he discovers another magic hat… will this new hat finally provide a friend? The rich, oil-painting illustrations are gloriously colorful, and the rabbit’s beautifully painted, expressive face shows the reader just what he’s feeling. As an extra bonus, sharp-eyed readers will notice that the book’s pages form a rainbow when viewed from the edge, and that there’s a short 1-2-3 counting sequence hidden in the rabbit’s attempts to find friends. See this book in our catalog
Bawk & Roll and Zorro Gets an Outfit
Submitted by Ms. Tess!
It’s a summer of sequels at the library! I’m happy to report that two of my favorite books, Chicken Dance by Tammi Sauer and Dan Santat, and Say Hello to Zorro by Carter Goodrich, have delightful sequels that recently came out!
Bawk & Roll continues the story of Marge and Lola, the chicken dancers, hot off the heels of their barn yard talent show victory, now on tour with the one and only Elvis Poultry. But there’s one little problem… Marge and Lola have stage fright! When put in front of a crowd of strangers, they faint! The chickens try different things to calm their nerves. Picture the crowd in their underwear? Doesn’t work. Ease into the show? They should have checked Elvis’s definition of “ease” before they suggested that idea… Elvis warns the chickens if their flock can’t rock, he’ll have to go solo. Can Marge and Lola pull it together and find a way to conquer their stage fright, and show off their sweet moves to the world? You’ll have to read Bawk & Roll to find out! See this book listed in our catalog
Zorro and Mister Bud are living the good life, and today started out like every other day–they woke up, ate their biscuits, and got ready for their walk, but today… there was a delay. Someone got Zorro and outfit. A blue doggy-super-hero cape. And he has to wear it. Zorro is embarrassed. All the other dogs howl with laughter when they see Zorro in his new outfit. Zorro is miserable. Until they get to the park and they meet another dog with an outfit! And this dog is awesome! He’s fast and he does tricks! Zorro realizes he can wear an outfit and still be cool. See this book listed in our catalog
Don’t Worry, Douglas!
Submitted by Ms. Amanda!
Don’t Worry, Douglas! by David Melling. The adorable Douglas is back in a new adventure with a hat! When we first met Douglas the bear, he was looking for a hug. In this installment, Douglas has been given a new woolly red hat by his dad! Douglas is so excited, he runs out to play right away. He jumps, tumbles, and even does cartwheels in his new wooly red hat! Then, all of a sudden, he realizes his new wooly red hat has unraveled into a long string of spaghetti! The sheep suggest he ball it up and put it on his head, but it just isn’t the same, so he asks the cow. The cow thinks it would make a pretty wig! The bird thinks it would go great in her nest, and the rabbit wants to use it to plug up her burrow, but Douglas does not want to use his hat those ways. He decides to just tell his dad what happened, so he goes back home with this new wooly red hat in a pile of wet spaghetti. After Douglas tells his dad everything, his dad says, “Don’t worry Douglas” and gives him his hat for Douglas to grow into! Like the first Douglas book, this is a great tale with a silly bear and loving parents. I remember a similar incident in my life (I am sure we all can), where I was sure I had ruined something, and was going to be in trouble forever! Mine was a umbrella not a hat. But just like Douglas’s dad, my parents weren’t mad like I thought they would be. In the end, their love for me was greater than the cost of the umbrella! What a great lesson to teach little ones! Read this story, as well as Douglas’s search for a hug, today! See this book listed in our catalog
Pete the Cat: Rocking In My School Shoes
Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea
Submitted by Ms. Allana!
In 1853, the California gold rush was in full swing, and everyday items were in short supply. Levi Strauss, a 24-year-old German immigrant, left New York for San Francisco with a small supply of dry goods and the intention of opening a branch of his brother’s New York dry goods business. Shortly after his arrival, a prospector wanted to know what Mr. Strauss was selling. When Strauss told him he had rough canvas to use for tents and wagon covers, the prospector said, “You should have brought pants!” saying he couldn’t find a pair of pants strong enough to last. Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea by Tony Johnston, illustrated by Stacy Innerst, is a “fairly–fabricated story” about the invention of denim jeans, or blue jeans, as they are usually called. A witty and captivating story from the start, this is a very tongue in cheek book. “GOLD!” somebody yells, which sets the time period and place for this fascinating children’s book. As the prospectors struggle to keep their pants together, they are reduced to wearing barrels as clothing. The illustrator provides excellent drawings to convey the dilemma, frustration, and discomfort of the men. The story is woven in a way that is entertaining to young children, but has elements of real history too. I would recommend this book to lower elementary grade readers. See this book listed in our catalog