From Story Time: The Letter "I"

Read in Book Babies

Written by Gene Zion

Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham

HarperCollins Children's, 1956. Picture Book.

There's never been another dog as delightful--or dirty--as Harry. Whether he's a white dog with black spots, or a black dog with white spots, Harry is sure to steal your heart (and your scrub brush, too, if you're not careful). First published in 1956, this beloved classic is a collaboration between Gene Zion and two-time Caldecott Honor winner Margaret Bloy Graham. The artist has added splashes of color to the cheerful scenes for this welcome new edition.

Read in Toddler Time

Interrupting Chicken

By David Ezra Stein

Candlewick Press, 2010. Picture Book.

It's bedtime for the little red chicken, and Papa is going to read her a story. "You're not going to interrupt the story tonight, are you?" asks Papa. "Oh no, Papa. I'll be good," says the little red chicken. But she just can't help herself! Whether it's Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, or Chicken Little, as soon as the story gets going...out jumps the little red chicken--right into the story--saving the characters from danger and ending the story early. Will that chicken ever get to sleep?

Read in Preschool Time

Can You Make a Scary Face?

By Jan Thomas

Beach Lane Books, 2009. Picture Book.

What? You're going to read this book OUT LOUD? That's SCARY!

Read in Preschool Time

Groovy Joe: Ice Cream & Dinosaurs

Written by Eric Litwin

Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld

Orchard Books, 2016. Picture Book.

Groovy Joe was living the dream. He had a spoon and a tub of doggy ice cream. And he started to sing: "Love my doggy ice cream! Love my doggy ice cream!" ROAR! OH NO!! Do dinosaurs like doggy ice cream too? What will Joe do?

Read in Monday Cuentos

Rosita y Conchita
By Eric Gonzalez
Muertoons Publishing, 2010. Spanish Picture Book.

Un cuento cariñoso de gemelas alejadas, pero con el poder del corazón no quedarán separadas ... Incluye una sección que indica cómo celebrar el Día de los Muertos y cómo hacer calaveras de dulce.

Read in Friday Cuentos

¡EsteOso No!

By Bernice Myers

Translated by Ana Galán

Corimbo, 2016. Spanish Picture Book.

Germán se pone su abrigo de piel para ir a la casa de su tía Gertrudis. Por el camino, un oso que pasaba por allí ve a Germán y piensa que es su primo Julián. El oso invita a Germán a su cueva ¡y los otros osos de la familia también piensan que Germán es su primo Julián! ¿Podrá Germán convencerlos de que él definitivamente no es su primo y que definitivamente tampoco es un oso?

Dude, That's Rude! (Get Some Manners) by Pamela Espeland & Elizabeth Verdick

If there's one book today's kids need to read, it is Dude, That's Rude! (Get Some Manners) . The authors provide a fun format for teaching etiquette to children. They discuss proper behavior at home, at school, at other people's homes and in public places. The information is completely up-to-date with cellphone manners and netiquette included. Fun, cartoony illustrations are on practically every page giving the book great visual appeal. This book is perfect for boys and girls in the fourth grade or older. WARNING: Bodily functions are discussed.

Funny Farm by Mark Teague 2009

There are things I liked about Mark Teague's newest book, Funny Farm , and things I didn't like. Where should I start? I'll do the "didn'ts" first. The illustrations show animals personified. Well, some of the animals are. The main characters, Edward, and his farm family relatives, all dogs, are humanized. They stand upright, do farm chores, eat at a table, wear clothes, knit (yes, with paws) and sleep in beds. Most everybody else on and around the farm, who are also animals, act like animals. They are outside, roll in mud, live in the barn, and require care from their owners. It struck me the most on the page spread where there are pigs playing in puddle in the rain and Edward, a black and white boxer, watches from inside the house. I thought "You're a dog! Go play with them!" But, alas, he can't, seeing as how he goes through his entire visit to the farm wearing a suit and red bow tie. Another picture that bothered me was the maple syrup pa...

Faces of the Moon by Bob Crelin

Faces of the Moon by Bob Crelin Illustrated by Leslie Evans Charlesburg; 2009; unpaged Faces of the Moon is a short nonfiction book that describes the different phases of the moon and why the moon appears like it does on certain nights. This book is short and sweet so even the youngest of moon lovers will enjoy it. The layout is simplistic and easy to follow. I don’t know much about the moon so I found it very interesting.

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