Submitted by Tess from Lexington Park!
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The Seven Sneezes
Submitted by county youth coordinator Janis!
The Seven Sneezes by Olga Cabral. This is a reissue of a golden book and it is hilarious! The rag man sneezes, and his sneeze is so powerful that the bunny’s ears end up on the kitten, the kitten’s ears end up on the bunny, and the rooster’s tail feathers come out of his head! The animals are all topsy-turvy! This is a great book to share at story time. There can be countless conversations about the pictures, and the different things that are wrong in them. This is also a great book about which to ask comprehension questions. See this book listed in our catalog
The Great Gracie Chase
Submitted by Tess from Lexington Park!
Meet Gracie Rose, the heroine of The Great Gracie Chase: Stop That Dog! by Cynthia Rylant and Mark Teague. Gracie is very much like my dog, in that she likes her house to be nice and quiet. Unfortunately for her, painters have come to paint the kitchen, and generally disturb the peace she works so hard to maintain. Gracie barks and them to go outside, but something astounding happens–they put HER outside. Being upset, she decides to take herself for a walk, unwittingly starting The Great Grace Chase! Suddenly everyone is running after her yelling “Stop that dog!” She doesn’t want to get caught! She runs uphill, and through water fountains, until finally everyone is too tired to chase her. Noticing that it’s finally peaceful and quiet again, she returns home all on her own (much to the chagrin of the mob of people and animals that had been on her tail). I love the illustrations in this book, especially Gracie’s facial expressions. If your child is a dog lover they are sure to enjoy this adventure! See this book listed in our catalog
Princess Hyacinth
Submitted by Catherine from Charlotte Hall!
What kid hasn’t complained “I never get to do anything!” But what if it were true?! In Princess Hyacinth: The Surprising Tale of a Girl who Floated written by Florence Parry Heide, and illustrated by Lane Smith, the poor princess really is never allowed to do anything. Because if she does, she’ll float away! Hyacinth has the strange condition of being lighter than air. Without weights in her dress, and the heaviest crown on her head, she’ll float right up to the ceiling. Hyacinth never gets to play with the other children in the kingdom, though she is secretly in love with the kite flying boy named Boy, who has visited her window seven times (she’s counted). Children and parents will laugh at this silly story of a girl who just can’t keep her feet on the ground. But with the help of a new friend, she might be able find a way to have fun. See this book listed in our catalog
The Super Hungry Dinosaur
Submitted by Jill from Leonardtown!
The Super Hungry Dinosaur by Martin Waddell. Grrr! It’s a Super Hungry Dinosaur! Hal and his little dog Billy are playing happily in their yard when the Super Hungry Dinosaur comes crashing in. He’s going to eat Hal! And Hal’s mom! And Hal’s Dad! And Hal’s little dog Billy! Fortunately for everyone, Hal is a fearless and quick-thinking little boy, and he knows just what to do about a Super Hungry Dinosaur. Lots of dinosaur noises (GRRRR!!!), great sketch-style artwork, and a ridiculous chase scene all combine to make this book by an award-winning author a sure winner. See this book listed in our catalog
The Book That Eats People
Submitted by Jill from Leonardtown!
Many picture books are sweet, fun to read, and good for you. But some books are not like that at all. Some books are just… dangerous. Like The Book that Eats People by John Perry. With cover art wrapped in caution tape and stamped “beware,” this book looks bright and interesting, appealing even, but don’t be fooled. This book EATS PEOPLE! So far, The Book That Eats People has eaten 5 kids, 1 criminal, a shelf full of books, 1 library security guard, and 1 zookeeper’s shoe (that we know of). So you’ve been warned: read it with caution, and never, ever turn your back on it. Because The Book That Eats People is always hungry. See this book listed in our catalog