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DIY Story Time: The Letter "B"

Don't forget to pick up your DIY Story Time kit each week at the Children's Desk (or call to schedule a curbside pickup).  Here are three great books to check out for "B" week!


Written by Sally Nicholls
Illustrated by Bethan Woollvin
Tundra Books, 2019.  Picture Book.

Here's a button. I wonder what happens when you press it?  Follow a group of animal friends as they discover a collection of mysterious buttons, all of which do different things! From a blue singing button to a purple tickle button, from a rude sound button to a mysterious white button, there's only one way to find out what they do: press them all! And thankfully, there's even a sleeping button to lull the animals to sleep after a busy day.

A lively introduction to colors and shapes, The Button Book is the perfect interactive book for story time (and bedtime!).  --Publisher





Written by Richard Morris
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Little, Brown and Company, 2019.  Picture Book.

Once there was a river flowing through a forest. The river didn't know it was capable of adventures until a big bear came along. But adventures aren't any fun by yourself, and so enters Froggy, Turtles, Beaver, Racoons, and Duck. These very different animals take off downstream, but they didn't know they needed one another until thankfully, the river came along.

This hilarious picture book and heartfelt message celebrates the joy and fun that's in store when you embark together on a ride of a lifetime.  --Publisher





Written and Illustrated by Il Sung Na
Alfred A. Knopf, 2017.  Picture Book.

Bird is new to the forest, and he’s looking for a friend. Bear could use a friend, too.
But Bird is too shy to introduce himself. Just as he musters the courage to say hello . . . it’s too late! Bear has already found a friend: a bright, shiny red balloon. Has Bird missed his chance?
 
From the acclaimed Il Sung Na comes a charming and beautifully illustrated story about courage, kindness, and friendship.  --Publisher

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