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From Story Time: The Letter "O"

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Toddler Time
By Anastasiya Keegan 
Brooklyn, New York: POW!, 2022. Picture Book.

Luna and Milo's grandmother believes that everyday should start with a hot bowl of oatmeal, but her grandchildren are tired of it. Rather than suffer through another bowl, the sneaky siblings write her a letter of apology, explaining the incredible, hair-raising, hilarious, and unbelievable occurrences that are preventing them from joining her at the breakfast table; including, suddenly being swept out to sea, getting inside a giant ant farm, and even floating adrift in space! Breakfast will never be the same, but hopefully Luna and Milo will make it back in time for lunch! --Editor

 Preschool Time
Written by Wendy and Nonnie Gerber
Illustrated by Tori Davis
New York: Sky Pony Press, 2023. Picture Book.

When I wake up in the morning, the first things I see are Mommy's arms, open wide, to give a hug to me. Take one mom with two arms, add a young child who dreams of a Mommy with more, and you have a captivating tale of fun! Like many moms, she juggles caring for her little one while working from home all at the same time. My Mommy the Octopus is a heartwarming story told from the eyes of a child who dreams of a mother with more arms to play--but then decides two is the perfect number for hugs. With amusing, engaging copy written by Wendy Gerber and Nonnie Gerber and whimsical illustrations by Tori Davis, this charming story will keep you and your child smiling from beginning to end. --Publisher

Preschool Time
Written by Peter Bently
Illustrated by Steven Lenton
Somerville, Massachusetts: Nosy Crow, imprint of Candlewick Press, 2022. Picture Book.

An octopus falls from the sky one day. It lands on a roof and there it stays. The village's children quickly make friends with it, even though the adults are wary. But the octopus proves very handy indeed, making a perfect slide, helping out with some painting, and even rescuing a cat stuck in a tree. But just when all the neighbors decide they want an octopus of their very own, it disappears. Where has it gone and will it come back? --Editor

Book Babies
Playdate
Written by Maryann Macdonald
Illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell
Chicago: Albert Whitman & Company, 2021. Board Book.

Children playing illustrate simple concepts such as old and new, fast and slow, and happy and sad. --Editor

Monday Cuentos
No dejes que la paloma se acueste tarde
By Mo Willems
Valencia: Andana Editorial, 2018. Libro Illustrado.

Llega la noche, pero la paloma no quiere ir a la cama! --Editor

Friday Cuentos
Cómo atrapar a un elefante
By Vanessa Westgate
Barcelona: Thule, 2019. Libro Illustrado.

Si quieres atrapar a un elefante, antes debes averiguar dónde viven los elefantes ... así empieza este cuento sobre un niño y su búsqueda de un elefante como mascota. Pero tal vez atrapar a un elefante no es tan fácil como parece. --Publisher

Cuentitos
Yo salto
By Joe Cepeda
New York: Holiday House, 2023. Libro de Cartón.

Un niño hace mandados en un palo de salto para su abuela en este encantador libro bilingüe. --Editor

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