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Lenny and Lucy

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Submitted by Ms. Karen!

Lenny and Lucy by Philip Stead, illustrated by Erin Stead, is a sweet imaginative tale about a boy and his dog in need of friends. After a long drive through the woods Peter, his trusty canine sidekick Harold, and his dad arrive at their new house. Peter thinks it is a terrible idea to move here and wants to go back, but no one hears. Convinced that terrible things lurk in the dark woods beyond the little bridge by his new house, Peter and Harold build Lenny, a pillow-stuffed, blanket-wrapped Guardian of the Bridge Into the Woods. The faithful Lenny keeps the woods at bay through the night, but as Peter and Harold watch out the window they worry that he might be too lonely out there by himself. Next morning Peter builds leaf-stuffed Lucy to watch with him. The four friends eat soup, play marbles, and watch together, until a new friend comes to play. When you have good friends, maybe moving to new house at the edge of the woods isn’t so bad after all! See this book listed in our catalog

Loula and the Sister Recipe

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This summer we’ll feature some blogs written by the library’s summer interns. Here’s one from last summer’s intern, Ms. Elisa!

Loula is tired of being the only girl among her brothers, she wants a sister! Loula and the Sister Recipe by Anne Villeneuve tells the story of Loula’s journey to make herself one! Her parents inform her that there are certain “ingredients” necessary to make a sister: a papa, a mama, butterflies, a full moon, a candlelit supper, kisses, hugs, and chocolate! Loula sets off to gather her ingredients with Gilbert, the family chauffeur. They buy chocolate at best chocolatier in town, catch butterflies, and make cheese tartines for dinner! She gives kisses and hugs to her cat, because she’ll never hug her brothers! The moon is full and they’re missing just two ingredients, a mama and a papa! By the time she gets them, however, a hungry dog comes and eats all the cheese tartines! Loula is ecstatic, her sister is here! Her sister it seems, is actually a Mister but Loula is not deterred. She takes care of her new pet and loves him as her sister. A cute story for children, and a laugh for adults, Loula supplies a healthy dose of determination and sass in this adorable tale of finding friendship. See this book listed in our catalog

My Dog, Bob

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Submitted by Ms. Carol!

My Dog, Bob by Richard Torrey. Bob is an great dog. He can do amazing things. He makes breakfast, drives the family car, and plays golf. One day the little boys neighbor, Mimi, challenges Bob with her dog, Truffles. She thinks her dog is better. Truffles can do ordinary dog things. He can fetch, sit, and speak on command. Bob doesn’t do any of those things so Mimi declares her dog, Truffles the winner. But, in the end it is the little boy and his family who are home enjoying a delicious pizza made by an amazing dog, Bob. This book is for dog lovers everywhere who think their dog is the best. See this book listed in our catalog

Miss Moon: Wise Words from a Dog Governess

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Submitted by Ms. Tess!

Miss Moon by Janet Hill is a unique and lovely book about Miss Wihelmina Moon, governess to sixty-seven dogs on an island off the coast of France. She learned a lot while caring for her beloved canine charges, and this book contains twenty of her most important lessons like… Lesson one: “Friends can come in many shapes and sizes.” Lesson six: “A good book will chase away the dark.” Lesson nine: “The impossible can become possible with a little creativity.” Lesson twelve: “Make the most of any weather.” Lesson fourteen: “Always give the warmest of welcomes.” And lesson twenty: “Celebrate your accomplishments with family and friends.” Each lesson is accompanied by a beautiful oil on canvas illustration. This book is sure to delight dog lovers of all ages. See this book listed in our catalog

Santa’s Stuck

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Submitted by Ms. Carol!

Santa’s Stuck by Rhonda Gowler Greene is a funny Christmas story about Santa Claus. Santa is almost done but before he heads up the chimney he decides it can’t hurt to have just one more cookie. Santa takes a break and sits back and has a feast. He eats so much his buttons pop. When Santa finishes he heads back up the chimney to the waiting reindeer. The reindeer suddenly hear Santa yell “Help!” Oh no. Santa is stuck. Dog hears Santa and runs downstairs to see what is going on and he sees Santa’s boots dangling from the chimney. Dog tries to push Santa while the reindeer try to pull, but no luck, Santa is stuck. Soon Mama cat and all her kittens join in and try to help Dog push, but no luck, Santa is stuck. Next little mouse tries to help but Santa just isn’t budging. Mouse has a bright idea. Will Mouse’s idea work? Will Christmas be saved? Read this humorous story to find out. See this book listed in our catalog

Won Ton and Chopstick

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Submitted by Ms. Sam!

Won Ton and Chopstick by Lee Wardlaw is the all too familiar tale about the rivalry between two furry pets: a cat and a dog. Won Ton and Chopstick’s story is told in haiku and is all about their mysterious future. Won Ton was the only pet in the house and loved his kitty life. That is until Chopstick comes home and makes Won Ton barking mad. Won Ton tries to get Chopstick in trouble but results in his own booting out of the house. Slowly over time Won Ton and Chopstick learn to live with each other and realize that they both can be purrfectly happy under one roof. See this book listed in our catalog