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From Story Time: The Letter "P"

Read in Book Babies and Toddler Time

Penguin Cha-Cha
By Kristi Valiant
Random House, 2013.  Picture Book.

When penguins at a theme park become fascinated by the dancers who perform there, the typical penguin shuffle turns into a dance-floor extravaganza.  And when Julia, a curious little girl, becomes fascinated by the penguins and their new hobby, she is determined to join in the fun.  Get ready to move, groove, whirl, and twirl with Julia and her penguin pals in this funny and spirited story.  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

I Love My Pirate Papa
Written by Laura Leuck
Illustrated by Kyle M. Stone
Harcourt, Inc., 2007.  Picture Book.

A pirate's life is a raucous life--full of rough-and-tumble adventure, hard work, and the occasional brush with danger.  And a ship isn't a cozy place.  But to a hardy seafaring boy with a pirate for a papa, the waves feel just like home.  Plenty salty and a little bit sweet, this pirate papa is the most lovable dad ever to fly the Jolly Roger.  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

Penguins, Penguins, Everywhere!
By Bob Barner
Chronicle Books, 2007.  Picture Book.

A wide variety of these irresistibly charming animals from climates warm and cold dance across the pages!  A combination of colorful collage images and whimsical verse make this a funny, bouncy, informative introduction to the world of penguins.  The simple text makes this book perfect for the youngest readers, but the array of penguin facts--including the "Penguin Parade" with information on all 17 penguin species--makes it an ideal choice for older readers as well.  --Publisher




Read in Monday Cuentos

By Pato Mena
NubeOcho, 2017.  Spanish Picture Book.

Hace mucho calor en la jungla y cuando llega una suave brisa, el jaguar quiere dormir una siesta. Entonces ve a un coatĆ­ y le pregunta: -ĀæPodrĆ­as hacerme un favor? ĀæPodrĆ­as despertarme exactamente en 10 minutos? La responsabilidad de despertar al jaguar provoca un efecto en cadena en la jungla, una lucha contra el reloj ... y el sueƱo.  --Publisher




Read in Friday Cuentos

Buen dĆ­a, buenas noches
Written by Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by Loren Long
HarperCollins EspaƱol, 2017.  Spanish Picture Book.

Cuando sale el sol y el dĆ­a comienza, el conejito dice buen dĆ­a a todas las cosas familiares. A las aves del cielo y las abejas en sus colmenas, a todos uno por uno. Y cuando el sol comienza a ocultarse, es hora para que el conejito diga buenas noches. Buenas noches, gatito. Buenas noches, osito. Buenas noches, personas de todo el mundo.

Este texto nunca antes publicado de la querida autora Margaret Wise Brown utiliza su forma caracterĆ­stica de escribir del clĆ”sico Buenas noches, Luna que ha arrullado a generaciones de niƱos antes de dormir. Combinado con las ilustraciones maravillosas de Loren Long, esta historia ofrece a los lectores confort en el mundo reconfortante del conejito.  --Publisher

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