Submitted by Ms. Brenda!
In A Bed of Your Own by Mij Kelly, Suzy Sue and her barnyard friends use delightful rhyming whimsy to teach us the importance of sleeping in our own beds. Suzy Sue is getting ready for bed. She’s brushed her teeth and climbed into bed. She’s turned out the light and grabbed her Ted. But, her usually comfy bed is suddenly UNcomfy. She finds out why when a cow, a horse, a sheep, and a goat all pop up from under the covers. They are wondering why her bed is feeling a bit cramped, too. Suzy Sue takes them back to the barn, tucks them in, and reads them a bedtime story. They still aren’t quite ready for sleep, so she begins to talk to them with a dreamy, drowsy voice, so very dreamy and drowsy that they are sure to fall asleep soon. Can you guess who falls asleep first? The illustrator, Mary McQuillan, has given us adorable characters to follow throughout the story. Their expressions are sure to bring giggles to kids and adults, and the story itself is sure to help little ones drift off to dreamland, too. See this book listed in our catalog
On the Farm
Cock-a-doodle-doo, Creak, Pop-pop, Moo
Submitted by Ms. Sue!
Cock-a-doodle-doo, Creak, Pop-pop, Moo by Jim Aylesworth and illustrated by Brad Sneed. This story shows life on the farm in rhyming text with lots of animal sounds. “Cows all moo in the milking shed. Cluck, cluck, cluck hens are being fed.” This family’s daily life is colorfully and playfully illustrated in this “days of old” story showing a working farm and all that happens in everyone’s day. Six children and Grandma too help the Dad and Mom do their part to take care of the animals and chores. Mom rings the dinner bell triangle gong to bring everyone into supper. It can be heard from out in the field where Dad is working. In the evening the brothers and sister read and play games to pass the time. No TV or computer games to play with in this story, just good old fashioned fun. See this book listed in our catalog
Oink-A-Doodle-Moo
Submitted by Ms. Janis!
Peepsqueak!
Submitted by Ms. Carol!
Peepsqueak by Leslie Ann Clark is a story about a baby chick who is ready to explore the world. As soon as he comes out of his shell, he is on the move. What Peepsqueak wants more than anything else is to fly. Of course, all the other animals on the farm keep telling him he can’t fly, but he doesn’t listen, because he is on the move. He keeps trying and trying, until finally the old gray goose gives him a ride and he gets to fly! Now all the animals are very happy and excited that Peepsqueak got to fly. Then Peepsqueak sees a pond, and decides he wants to swim. Of course, all the other animals tell Peepsqueak he can’t swim, but he doesn’t listen, because he is on the move… This is a cute story about a chicken who never gives up, no matter what! See this book listed in our catalog
First Week at Cow School
Submitted by Ms. Janis!
First Week at Cow School by Andy Cutbill. Starting school is full of fun in this laugh-out-loud sequel to The Cow That Laid an Egg! Marjorie the cow feels quite proud when her daughter, Daisy, starts school. But the lessons aren’t as easy as they seem. Daisy can’t hoof paint or swat flies like the other cows, and cowpat training is a disaster. Yet, Marjorie soon discovers that Daisy has a surprising talent to make her stand out from the herd. Kids will find lots to laugh at in this book! Who couldn’t resist a snicker at cowpat training? It is a great book to celebrate differences and individuality. See this book listed 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