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From Story Time: The Letter "R"

Read in Monday Book Babies

By Katrine Crow
Flowerpot Press, 2019.  Small Picture Book.

What animal has a tail like these? Little ones will love guessing which of their favorite animals belong to each set of tails in this question and answer title filled with bold text and bright photographs.  --Publisher




Read in Monday Cuentos

El hombre árbol
Por Massimiliano Frezzato
Picarona, 2019.  Spanish Picture Book.

Érase una vez una colina que el viento acariciaba y como un loco, en la cima, el Hombre Árbol allí habitaba. Una fábula entrañable sobre la paciencia, la guerra, la paz y, sobre todo, el significado de la libertad.  --Publisher




Read in Toddler Time

By Jessica Stockham
Child's Play, 2018.  Picture Book.

When Bif finds a big red rock blocking his way, he decides it has to go. But how? Nothing he tries will move it. Bif's friend Bop knows some monsters who might be able to help. When none of their ingenious methods work, they all have to decide what to do next -- with surprising results! A simple and comic tale about teamwork and problem solving.  --Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

By Cori Doerrfeld
Dial Books for Young Readers, 2018.  Picture Book.

When something sad happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen . . . which is just what Taylor needs.

With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustration, The Rabbit Listened is about how to comfort and heal the people in your life, by taking the time to carefully, lovingly, gently listen.
--Publisher




Read in Preschool Time

One Red Sock
By Jennifer Sattler
Sleeping Bear Press, 2019.  Picture Book.

A little purple hippo faces a dilemma. While getting dressed one day, she realizes that she is missing a red sock. But as she searches throughout her sock drawer, she cannot find a suitable replacement. From blue to green and gray to white, nothing she finds will match. How can she go out into the world if she doesn't look perfect? But does that really matter? This new picture book offering from Jennifer Sattler (Bully) reminds readers of all ages of the enjoyment that may occur when one lets go and embraces imperfection.  --Publisher




Read in Friday Book Babies

Spunky Little Monkey
Written by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson
Illustrated by Brian Won
Scholastic Press, 2017.  Picture Book.

Sleepy little monkey won't get out of bed. Mama called the Doctor and the Doctor said: "Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Gooseberry Pies --Monkey needs some exercise!"

Sleepy little monkeys everywhere will clap, stomp, shake, and cheer -- while chanting this rhythmic, energetic dance song based on a popular playground game. And as they move their heads, hands, hips, and feet -- everyone will be bursting with clapping energy -- and ready to start a new day!

With humor, high energy, and Bill Martin Jr.'s trademark rhythm and rhyme, young readers will learn to name parts of the body. And the book makes a perfect exercise warm-up to start off a busy day of school!  --Publisher




Read in Friday Cuentos

La Oca Boba
Escrito y ilustrado por Petr Horáček
Traducido por Élodie Bourgeois Bertín
Editorial Juventud, 2007.  Spanish Picture Book.

La Oca Boba quería nadar como una foca, patinar como un pingüino y botar como un canguro. Pero cuando intentó rugir como un león, consiguió hacer más cosas de las que nunca hubiera imaginado.  --Spanish Picture Book


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