Another one that I have missed this year - I think this is my worst year to date for missing storytimes. I took care to give my replacement a good fun set of reads.
Mission: New Baby
Susan Hood, illustrated by Mary Lundquist
ISBN: 9780385376723
Vignettes and "snapshots" of life with a baby sibling, with a military/special ops flair.
Our main character is a tousle-haired white boy and his family, but we get vignettes from other diverse "recruits" as they also assist with their new siblings. Everything from bathtime to storytime is presented as a military or espionage exercise, with the conceit that the established "operative" (the new big brother/sister) has been tasked with training the new "recruit" (the baby sibling) by teaching them the ropes. There's not much to it, but it's super cute.
Rodeo Red
Maripat Perkins, illustrated by Molly Idle
ISBN: 9781561458165
Previously reviewed here.
I still love this one, and it's the reason I went with this particular theme. I'm happy to report that the storyteller and the audience loved it to pieces as well.
Peace, Baby!
Linda Ashman, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
ISBN: 9781452106137
Diverse characters, soft colors, and expressive poses and faces.
This one sits up with Llama Llama for the very clear, child-level message - choose kindness, choose to work together, choose to be gentle, choose to forgive. This one isn't entirely about family and siblings, but the lesson certainly applies there, and several of the scenarios pictured could be of sibling sets.
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Thursday, September 10, 2015
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
New Arrivals: Picture Book: Rodeo Red, Maripat Perkins, Molly Idle
Rodeo Red
Maripat Perkins, illustrated by Molly Idle
ISBN: 9781561458165
Crisp Pixar-esque drawings and scenes dramatize sibling rivalry into an Old West showdown.
Molly Idle is amazing. New picture books show up just about every week here at the library, and I try to check through them all. Most of them I flip through and then shelve - they don't speak to me personally, so there's no need to review something that left me cold. On the other hand, sometimes we get books like Rodeo Red through the gate, and I literally clapped my hands with joy when I saw it. The best part is that while the cover illustration and a quick flip drew me inexorably inwards, the story by the masterful Maripat Perkins kept me glued to the narrative, which is rare for a picture book. Excellent pairing, and I hope it continues!
You guys, this book is so goshdurned cute. Our red-headed cowgirl and her partner, the (stuffed) hound-dog Rusty, are none too pleased when a new resident takes over the ranch (er, nursery) next door. The new neighbor is rude, crude, and awfully grabby - and the last straw is when he grabs Rusty! When the law (aka the parental units) cravenly takes the side of the newcomer? It's just all too much to bear. Our heroine is nearly overcome with despair until a new fancy posh animal arrives on the scene, and Red arranges for a prisoner swap to bring Rusty safely home.
So fricking cute. Words fail. Go check it out and feel your heart swelling with the adorableness.
Maripat Perkins, illustrated by Molly Idle
ISBN: 9781561458165
Crisp Pixar-esque drawings and scenes dramatize sibling rivalry into an Old West showdown.
Molly Idle is amazing. New picture books show up just about every week here at the library, and I try to check through them all. Most of them I flip through and then shelve - they don't speak to me personally, so there's no need to review something that left me cold. On the other hand, sometimes we get books like Rodeo Red through the gate, and I literally clapped my hands with joy when I saw it. The best part is that while the cover illustration and a quick flip drew me inexorably inwards, the story by the masterful Maripat Perkins kept me glued to the narrative, which is rare for a picture book. Excellent pairing, and I hope it continues!
You guys, this book is so goshdurned cute. Our red-headed cowgirl and her partner, the (stuffed) hound-dog Rusty, are none too pleased when a new resident takes over the ranch (er, nursery) next door. The new neighbor is rude, crude, and awfully grabby - and the last straw is when he grabs Rusty! When the law (aka the parental units) cravenly takes the side of the newcomer? It's just all too much to bear. Our heroine is nearly overcome with despair until a new fancy posh animal arrives on the scene, and Red arranges for a prisoner swap to bring Rusty safely home.
So fricking cute. Words fail. Go check it out and feel your heart swelling with the adorableness.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Storytime Potential: Maple, by Lori Nichols
This book came in through delivery, and the cover was so cute, I just had to flip through it. I'm glad I did, because it's very cute naturey, seasonal, big-sistery book that is sweet and short and perfect to slot into a lot of different themed storytimes.
Maple
Lori Nichols
ISBN: 9780399160851
An almost Precious Moments art-style with calm colors and minimalist backgrounds.
Maple is a sweet girl, and fairly happy with life, and especially happy with her tree - the Maple that was planted when she was born. It's her partner, her friend. She lends it her coat in winter, and plays in the shade in summer. She does wish she had a more active friend, and maple (the tree) does seem a bit lonely out there in the yard by herself. So Maple is surprised and delighted when a new tree starts sprouting next to maple, and Maple's mom gets pregnant, then delivers a baby sister! Maple and her new sister now both like to rest in maple's shade, waiting for W/willow to grow up enough to play.
Adorable, sweet, no conflict. Can't wait to use it. Would work well with On Meadowview Street, or with Kevin Henke's Chrysanthemum.
Maple
Lori Nichols
ISBN: 9780399160851
An almost Precious Moments art-style with calm colors and minimalist backgrounds.
Maple is a sweet girl, and fairly happy with life, and especially happy with her tree - the Maple that was planted when she was born. It's her partner, her friend. She lends it her coat in winter, and plays in the shade in summer. She does wish she had a more active friend, and maple (the tree) does seem a bit lonely out there in the yard by herself. So Maple is surprised and delighted when a new tree starts sprouting next to maple, and Maple's mom gets pregnant, then delivers a baby sister! Maple and her new sister now both like to rest in maple's shade, waiting for W/willow to grow up enough to play.
Adorable, sweet, no conflict. Can't wait to use it. Would work well with On Meadowview Street, or with Kevin Henke's Chrysanthemum.
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