Penguins are so cute.
One Cool Friend
Tony Buzzeo, illustrated by David Small
ISBN: 9780803734135
Reviewed here.
It's a little long, and I think the conceit goes waaaay over the heads of the little ones, but it's funny and cute and the pictures are inviting. It's like a short illustrated Mr Popper's Penguins, with a funny twist at the end with the dad.
Polar Opposites
Erik Brooks
ISBN: 9780761456858
Reviewed here.
Still adorable. I love how the story manages to deal with opposites, science facts, friendship, and the process of prepping/packing for a trip, without being long or cumbersome. Just an amazing accomplishment.
If You Were a Penguin
Wendell and Florence Minor
ISBN: 9780061130977
Variety of penguins in soft-edged surroundings, very like the Karma Wilson "Bear" series.
Hey, a new penguin book! Well, not new, exactly, but new to me! This one is straighforward and sweet, although to me, the ending felt more like a transition than an end. Lots of drawings of various types of penguins in action, with short snappy captions as to what they're doing (that presumably one would want to do if they were also a penguin). Adorable, easy to read, and low-stress for a final story with a wiggly and noisy group.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Tuesday Storytime: "Love My Library" Month, Week 4
Last week of our "Love My Library" promotion, and I feel like it's just flown by!
Saved the best (in my opinion) for last, of course.
The Library
Sarah Stewart, illustrated by David Small
ISBN: 0374343888
Read Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014
Words cannot express how much I LOVE this book. When I read it the first time, it was like a religious experience for me - like this was the magical rhymed and illustrated re-telling of my life and pre-telling of my future. It's just perfect. Absolutely perfect. Go read it.
Bats at the Library
Brian Lies
ISBN: 9780618999231
Read Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014
These bats do get around - they've been to the beach, the ballgame, and now they're at the library. This is lovely, short, and sweet, with the kiddie bats being irrepressible, and the elder bats happily returning to old favorites. Bats using the copy machine and projector are always good sidetracks.
Library Lion
Michelle Knudsen, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
ISBN: 9780763622626
Read Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014
This book is so sweet and perfect. Every library needs a tame lion. The pictures are delightful and just smudgy and washed out enough to look fuzzy and velvety, and the expressions on people's faces and bodies are delightful from beginning to end. Subtle sense of humor a definite plus.
And that's all she wrote for the Love My Library Storytimes - we'll be back with another batch (probably with many of these same delightful books) for National Library Card Sign Up Month in September, and then again next February.
Until then, next on the agenda is Mighty Ladies! Larger-than-life women from legend, tall-tales, history, and maybe even your own household.
See you next week!
Saved the best (in my opinion) for last, of course.
The Library
Sarah Stewart, illustrated by David Small
ISBN: 0374343888
Read Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014
Words cannot express how much I LOVE this book. When I read it the first time, it was like a religious experience for me - like this was the magical rhymed and illustrated re-telling of my life and pre-telling of my future. It's just perfect. Absolutely perfect. Go read it.
Bats at the Library
Brian Lies
ISBN: 9780618999231
Read Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014
These bats do get around - they've been to the beach, the ballgame, and now they're at the library. This is lovely, short, and sweet, with the kiddie bats being irrepressible, and the elder bats happily returning to old favorites. Bats using the copy machine and projector are always good sidetracks.
Library Lion
Michelle Knudsen, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
ISBN: 9780763622626
Read Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014
This book is so sweet and perfect. Every library needs a tame lion. The pictures are delightful and just smudgy and washed out enough to look fuzzy and velvety, and the expressions on people's faces and bodies are delightful from beginning to end. Subtle sense of humor a definite plus.
And that's all she wrote for the Love My Library Storytimes - we'll be back with another batch (probably with many of these same delightful books) for National Library Card Sign Up Month in September, and then again next February.
Until then, next on the agenda is Mighty Ladies! Larger-than-life women from legend, tall-tales, history, and maybe even your own household.
See you next week!
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Tuesday Storytime: Funny Friends
Nothing's better than a good friend; someone with whom you can share your hopes and fears (and sometimes your living spaces). Here's a trio of stories showcasing various excellent friendships.
Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy
David Soman and Jacky Davis, illustrated by David Soman
ISBN: 9780803733398
Ladybug Girl is ready for adventure at her favorite playground, but once there, she runs into a spot of difficulty when her friend Sam doesn't want to play her way (and she's not that interested in playing the things he likes either). What's a superhero to do? If you can't beat 'em, join 'em! I love the Ladybug Girl books because the 'problems' she faces are so simple and human, and she goes through a realistic process of frustration, mistakes, and finally solving the problem on her own. Really positive messages, but the stories manage to not be too preachy or moralistic along the way.
Good Luck Bear
Greg Foley
ISBN: 9780670062584
I haven't seen the earlier books in this set (Thank You Bear and Don't Worry Bear) but I'll have to look them up, because this one is cute as the dickens. My storytime kids are tiny, with equally small attention spans, so I try to have at least one "quick" book in each storytime, to let them feel successful at paying attention to a whole entire book. This is a perfect fit, thematically, story-wise, pictures, and length. I love it. Bear is looking for a lucky 4-leaf clover, and a whole parade of "friends" amble by offering criticism, cut-downs, or interference, until Mouse shows what true friendship means.
One Cool Friend
Toni Buzzeo, illustrated by David Small
(Caldecott Honor book)
ISBN: 9780803734135
Elliot is delighted when his father takes him to the Natural Museum, and even more-so when dad says that Elliot can have a penguin! The set-up is cute and at least on the first read-through, even a shock for adults, but re-reads will show slightly out-of-frame hints and sneaky double-meaning comments throughout. Really love that it's a father and son, and that the household is obviously quite devoted to scientific pursuits. The cameo of the library lady (who was helpful and accepting) is a nice bonus.
Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy
David Soman and Jacky Davis, illustrated by David Soman
ISBN: 9780803733398
Ladybug Girl is ready for adventure at her favorite playground, but once there, she runs into a spot of difficulty when her friend Sam doesn't want to play her way (and she's not that interested in playing the things he likes either). What's a superhero to do? If you can't beat 'em, join 'em! I love the Ladybug Girl books because the 'problems' she faces are so simple and human, and she goes through a realistic process of frustration, mistakes, and finally solving the problem on her own. Really positive messages, but the stories manage to not be too preachy or moralistic along the way.
Good Luck Bear
Greg Foley
ISBN: 9780670062584
I haven't seen the earlier books in this set (Thank You Bear and Don't Worry Bear) but I'll have to look them up, because this one is cute as the dickens. My storytime kids are tiny, with equally small attention spans, so I try to have at least one "quick" book in each storytime, to let them feel successful at paying attention to a whole entire book. This is a perfect fit, thematically, story-wise, pictures, and length. I love it. Bear is looking for a lucky 4-leaf clover, and a whole parade of "friends" amble by offering criticism, cut-downs, or interference, until Mouse shows what true friendship means.
One Cool Friend
Toni Buzzeo, illustrated by David Small
(Caldecott Honor book)
ISBN: 9780803734135
Elliot is delighted when his father takes him to the Natural Museum, and even more-so when dad says that Elliot can have a penguin! The set-up is cute and at least on the first read-through, even a shock for adults, but re-reads will show slightly out-of-frame hints and sneaky double-meaning comments throughout. Really love that it's a father and son, and that the household is obviously quite devoted to scientific pursuits. The cameo of the library lady (who was helpful and accepting) is a nice bonus.
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