Submitted by Ms. Amanda!
When the little artist of I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More by Karen Beaumont is caught by his Mama painting the ceiling, walls, curtains and door he is told, “YA AIN’T A-GONNA PAINT NO MORE!” However, that is not the case. As the story continues, the black and white pages are filled with color as he creates a work of art. The rhyming text is written to the tune of “It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More.” Each verse stars the little one painting a part of his body a different color. Red for his head, green for his neck, pink for his chest, and on and on ’til he comes to his butt… Too bad there is no more paint! All out of paint, and in the bath tub, he promises, “I ain’t gonna paint no more!” This adorable story of a precocious artist is written in a bouncy beat, with beautiful black and white illustrations that slowly gain color as the story progresses. This a great book to read to talk about color and body parts. It can be read or sung–either way it is an enjoyable tale that any parent and child can relate to. 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
Everything I Need to Know Before I’m Five
Submitted by Ms. Allana!
Everything I Need to Know Before I’m Five by Valorie Fisher. This is a truck full of knowledge presented in a fun and captivating way. From numbers to shapes, opposites, colors, seasons, and more, you could spend hours with a young one exploring the pages of this delightful book. The amazing photography shows an array of animals, objects, people, and actions, which will help young children of a preschool age learn and discover a world of every day things. Little and big, open and shut, and empty and full are some of the words explored in this eye-catching work. You can also look at pictures of different types of weather. This could be a complete treasury of what you need to know by the time you’re five! See this book listed in our catalog
Baby Bear Sees Blue
Submitted by Ms. Amanda!
Baby Bear Sees Blue by Ashley Wolff is a beautifully illustrated book perfect for lap reading or Picture Book Walks! The author introduces young readers to rich vocabulary, a variety of forest animals, and plants in a variety of colors. Baby Bear wakes up in his den and creeps out toward the sun and, when he does he sees… yellow. Mama and Baby Bear explore their forest home, from the green leaves on the trees to the brown trout in the water, and discover a world full of color. Strawberries, butterflies, a thunderstorm, and finally a rainbow fill this colorful adventure until Mama and Baby Bear are back home, safe in their den. See this book listed in our catalog
Press Here
Submitted by Ms. Catherine!
Press Here by Henré Tullet. When I was little, I always loved books that kept me involved. They could be the complicated ones that had buttons to push that made music, or fuzzy pages to represent bunny fur. Or it could be the “I Like to Help Mommy” book in which my mother would replace the main character’s name with my own so I could pretend it was about me! Henré Tullet’s new book, Press Here, is a fantastic interactive picture book that will stimulate the imagination of kids and adults! The book opens simply with a yellow dot and the direction to “press here and turn the page.” Where most books that give you this direction would make noise or light up, Press Here is different. The following page displays two dots with the text “Great! Now press the yellow dot again.” Instead of lighting up, this book engages the imagination of the person reading it. Each page follows the same pattern, showing a new illustration with a new set of directions. At first glance this may not seem all that engaging, but the simple directions and bright colors truly capture the attention of whoever is reading it. Adults and children alike will be mesmerized by this book. Don’t be surprised to find yourself pressing, turning, shaking, and following whatever other directions you find inside. Check out this book and press here! See this book listed in our catalog
Go Away, Big Green Monster!
Submitted by Ms. Jill!
Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberly. “Big Green Monster has two big yellow eyes…” So begins this simple story that’s just right for sharing with toddlers. As you turn the bright, die-cut pages, more and more of the monster appears: his scraggly purple hair. His long bluish-greenish nose. His sharp white teeth! And finally, his BIG SCARY GREEN FACE!!! But not to fear! All the brave reader has to do is shout “Go Away!” and keep on turning the pages. One by one, the monster’s scary features disappear again, until he is gone away completely. Young readers will demand to read this not-so-scary book again, and again, and again! See this book listed in our catalog
Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberly. “Big Green Monster has two big yellow eyes…” So begins this simple story that’s just right for sharing with toddlers. As you turn the bright, die-cut pages, more and more of the monster appears: his scraggly purple hair. His long bluish-greenish nose. His sharp white teeth! And finally, his BIG SCARY GREEN FACE!!! But not to fear! All the brave reader has to do is shout “Go Away!” and keep on turning the pages. One by one, the monster’s scary features disappear again, until he is gone away completely. Young readers will demand to read this not-so-scary book again, and again, and again! See this book listed in our catalog