Submitted by special guest blogger Ms. Jen from the Lexington Park branch!
I’m a Shark by Bob Shea is awesome, beginning on page one, when you meet the awesomest shark ever! Because sharks are quite awesome, in case you didn’t know. His sidekicks, a bright orange crab, and tiny yellow fish, cheerily wave him on. This super-brave shark goes on to list all the things he isn’t afraid of–shots, scary movies, dinosaurs, the dark–with wit and style. The illustrations in this book are simple but fabulous. The illustrative style allows you to enjoy the lighthearted tone and the text. What’s this shark afraid of? Nothing it seems… Scary squids? Bring them on! Bears? No problem! The dark? According to this awesome shark–“Dark heard I was coming and ran!” Kids will giggle with this book’s silliness, but even the awesomest shark ever is afraid of something–spiders! However, he bravely claims that swimming away isn’t scared, it’s smart! This book is sure to become a favorite with everyone. If you want to read something truly awesome, check it out! See this book listed in our catalog
Under the Sea
A Beach Tail
The Pout-Pout Fish
Submitted by Ms. Melissa!
Is someone having a bad day? If so, here’s the book for them! It’s called The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen, with pictures by Dan Hanna. Mr. Fish swims through the ocean with a “pout-pout face” and spreads his “dreary-wearies all over the place” with a “blub, bluub, bluuuub.” In short, he’s not the most delightful fella’. His sea creature friends relentlessly try to improve his mood, and help him shift to a more positive ‘tude, but aren’t successful. A stranger comes to their corner of the sea, and changes things for Mr. Fish and friends. It is then that Mr. Fish realizes he is not destined to be the “pout-pout fish” he was so inclined to being. This could be quite a giggly tale to share with a child, and the recurrent “blubbing” allows for audience participation. With delightful images, and an easy rhythm, it will surely turn a frown up side down! See this book listed in our catalog
Swim! Swim!
Submitted by Ms. Janis!
Swim! Swim! is the story of Lerch, a fish, and his desperate attempts to make a friend. He tries to befriend the pebbles, the plastic diver in his tank, the bubbles, and then, well, the cat. The cat arrives outside his tank and talks to Lerch, but he calls him “Lunch.” Young readers and story time audiences will be greatly relieved by the final, friendly twist to the story, and the comic book setup is just perfect for this book. See this book listed in our catalog