Fun story of a creative little goblin who just can't take no for an answer. She thinks up idea after idea to try and open the box. Fun!Fun story of a creative little goblin who just can't take no for an answer. She thinks up idea after idea to try and open the box. Fun!...more
Clever and fun, the kids at story time will get a big kick out of the absurdity of the magical creatures Ginny wants to bring home as a pet. What kid Clever and fun, the kids at story time will get a big kick out of the absurdity of the magical creatures Ginny wants to bring home as a pet. What kid cannot relate to wanting a pet they can't get? Fantastic illustrations just make this one even better!...more
The bright, cheerful illustrations introduce several "animal" yoga poses for small kids. A great way to get in a little movement during story time!The bright, cheerful illustrations introduce several "animal" yoga poses for small kids. A great way to get in a little movement during story time!...more
Despite his parents telling him not to, Walter just cannot stop himself from jumping on his bed. But one night when his bed breaks through the floor iDespite his parents telling him not to, Walter just cannot stop himself from jumping on his bed. But one night when his bed breaks through the floor into Ms. Hattie's spaghetti and then on down floor by floor through his apartment building, things get a little crazy! Told with a bit of a cumulative style, the illustrations are the star of this story. The text gets a little tongue twisty as each person's name rhymes somehow with Ms. Hattie. But, the book is a lot of fun and kids will love it. A fun group read aloud!...more
Rhyming text just flows and the illustrations are bright and vivid. One little boy imagines all the amazing things that he would add to his school if Rhyming text just flows and the illustrations are bright and vivid. One little boy imagines all the amazing things that he would add to his school if he designed one himself. Kids will enjoy his crazy ideas! A fun group read aloud....more
I thought this book was clever and fun. Patrick heads to the kitchen one morning to get breakfast and finds a cow waiting there. When his dad asks himI thought this book was clever and fun. Patrick heads to the kitchen one morning to get breakfast and finds a cow waiting there. When his dad asks him for eggs to make french toast, there are chickens in the fridge. So, you can imagine how Patrick has to get the syrup! :) The illustrations are fun and a bit child-like, and the story is cute. This could spark a fun discussion of where our food comes from, without being the same old boring pictures of factories or processing plants. A nice group read aloud for preschool story time....more
Super cute book that follows yeti through the year on all the fun things a yeti likes to do. Awesome read aloud for a "Y" theme or a winter theme.Super cute book that follows yeti through the year on all the fun things a yeti likes to do. Awesome read aloud for a "Y" theme or a winter theme....more
Jack Prelutsky's poetry is like Shel Silverstein - ridiculous and funny for everyone under 10 and for many of us with childish hearts over 10. :) ThisJack Prelutsky's poetry is like Shel Silverstein - ridiculous and funny for everyone under 10 and for many of us with childish hearts over 10. :) This collection is no different. I personally loved The Blumpazump's Birthday....more
Exploring the concept of bravery through the metaphor of a fairy tale, this is a lot of fun! The text is simple and sparse, but completely clear and uExploring the concept of bravery through the metaphor of a fairy tale, this is a lot of fun! The text is simple and sparse, but completely clear and uplifting. The illustrations are vivid and bright and the perfect compliment to the text. The idea of fighting monsters (the dogs on the way to school) and walking with giants (the bigger kids at the school bus stop) are so relatable to little kids! (I especially loved that the librarian is the "Guardian of Wisdom"!) This book couches the ethereal idea of bravery in terms kids will be able to understand and emulate.
A great read aloud or one-on-one read with an anxious child. I definitely recommend this one.
Updated 8/24/2021: It stands the test of time, still a 5 star read!...more
A little boy and his overactive imagination have quite the day! I'm not a fan of the part where the teacher "Tells him off" and he "tells her off backA little boy and his overactive imagination have quite the day! I'm not a fan of the part where the teacher "Tells him off" and he "tells her off back." But, if I can figure out how to reword that in a manner more appropriate to story time, I will use it as part of our "Letter I" day and talk about imaginations....more
The illustrations fit the story really well! A young boy has fantasies of being the Ice Cream King and getting all the ice cream and toppings that he The illustrations fit the story really well! A young boy has fantasies of being the Ice Cream King and getting all the ice cream and toppings that he could ever want. But, what about his mom? A fun, but not outstanding, group read aloud....more
Amazing illustrations with a simple message of love and tolerance and the beauty of diversity. I'm not a comic book or graphic novel fan, but I enjoyeAmazing illustrations with a simple message of love and tolerance and the beauty of diversity. I'm not a comic book or graphic novel fan, but I enjoyed this fun story. A few chapters were nothing but pictures, which is always harder for me (I prefer to use my own imagination), but they were easy enough to follow along. I loved the diversity and the ease with which the kids were able to accept each other....more
After helping her mom in the garden, a little girl dreams of all the things she would grow (including invisible carrots because she doesn't like carroAfter helping her mom in the garden, a little girl dreams of all the things she would grow (including invisible carrots because she doesn't like carrots) if she had her own garden. A fun group read aloud....more
So much fun! This is a super interactive book where you can really get the kids involved as they take turns to "high five" the book and compete with tSo much fun! This is a super interactive book where you can really get the kids involved as they take turns to "high five" the book and compete with the characters. Definitely a great group read aloud with rhyming text and awesome crayon/pencil drawings that really set the mood. It is a little long for the younger crowd, but I don't think they'll notice because they'll be too busy standing in line to get a chance to high five the book....more
Absolutely adorable illustrations accompany this story about a little guy who's so scared of monsters that he cannot sleep. It does go into quite a biAbsolutely adorable illustrations accompany this story about a little guy who's so scared of monsters that he cannot sleep. It does go into quite a bit of detail about the scary things the monsters will do, but it's just so much fun! I also enjoy that he passes on his solution at the end to a friend who needs it....more
As a young boy stands in the outfield bored out of his mind, he imagines all the fun things that he could be if he were in the jungle instead. The illAs a young boy stands in the outfield bored out of his mind, he imagines all the fun things that he could be if he were in the jungle instead. The illustrations are the real star of this story! A fun read aloud that shows some of the pitfalls nd advantages of being in the jungle. It will make the reader smile. Definitely recommended....more
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