Every one of Sandra
Boynton’s whimsical books are instant classics. But did you know that several
of her titles have also now been made into clever interactive apps? The Boynton Collection includes four of these
apps all in one package—The Going to Bed
Book, Blue Hat, Green Hat, Moo, Ba, La La La, and Barnyard Dance. Each story is presented on
the screen like a book, with digital “pages” that the child can turn. They
can choose to read the story themselves or have a narrator do it for them. Each
page holds fun little characters which can be interacted with by touching the
screen. Much happy giggling will occur as young readers discover all the delights
that each page holds.
Umami By Jacob Grant New York: Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2024. Picture Book. Umami is a little penguin who is sick of eating the same thing everyday, cold fish --ugh! She becomes determined to find new foods and flavors, so Umami begins a journey across the sea in search of something different to eat. She reaches a place with a plethora of delicious options, and tries bitter, sweet, sour, and foods with umami (just like her name!) among others. Umami decides to bring all these delicious new flavors back for the other penguins to try in a feast. But, will the other penguins enjoy this new experience? Filled with charm and humor, Umami is a diverse romp through a universal experience --am I willing to try something new? What will it be like? The idea of trying new foods and flavors make it especially relatable, and the appealing illustrations will have many readers ready to hop out on a culinary adventure. A humorous and sweet ending, caps off this delig...
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