Laura Gehl book chicken

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The Gift That Keeps On Giving Author: Laura Gehl Illustrator: Sara Horne Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (March 1, 2018) Genre: Picture Books Pages: 40 Words: Approx. 259 My Thoughts: Ana has a birthday coming up so she mentions to Abuela (Spanish for grandma) Lola that tickets to the amusement park would be just grand. But instead of tickets, Ana receives a chicken. A Chicken! A black chicken wearing yellow boots. But hey, Ana reasons, a chickenRead More →

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– Help! – A Fox Has Been Stolen By. . . A Fox? Praise For Older Books Author/Illustrator: Stephanie Graegin Publisher: Schwartz & Wade (February 28, 2017) Genre: Picture Books Look Inside The Book Hardcover: 40 pages My Thoughts: After sharing her treasured stuffed fox with her class during show-and-tell, a little girl proceeds to take him out to recess with her. But while she is swinging a real fox snatches the stuffed fox andRead More →

Cover of David Ezra Stein book

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– Sequel To The Caldecott Honor Book – Description It’s homework time for the little red chicken, who has just learned about something every good story should have: an elephant of surprise. Or could it be an element of surprise (as her amused papa explains)? As they dive in to story after story, looking for the part that makes a reader say “Whoa! I didn’t know that was going to happen,” Papa is sure he can convince Chicken he’sRead More →

author Maureen Fergus

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– A Mistake That Should Bring About Lots Of Giggles – Author: Maureen Fergus Illustrator: Kathryn Durst Publisher: Penguin/ Tundra Books (September 10, 2019) Genre: Picture Book (ages 3-7) Pages: 40 Publisher’s Synopsis: When Leo arrives at the hospital, he is surprised to find it run by animals! A hilarious story featuring animals in human situations, perfect for fans of Zootopia and A Sick Day for Amos McGee. Slightly distracted parents accidentally take their son, Leo, to theRead More →

book cover sheep

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Who Doesn’t Love A Little Adventure? Publisher’s Synopsis: An adventurous sheep tries to take a walk on the wild side and encounters more than she expected.Lana Lynn is an intrepid sheep. The other members of her flock are content to nibble grass in the pasture, sip water from the pond, and nap in the meadow. But not Lana Lynn. She wants… adventure!So one night, when the moon is high and the other sheep are asleep,Read More →

Boys Town Book Cover

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– Letting Go Of Your Worry Bug – Author: Kimberly Delude Illustrator: Brian Martin Publisher: Boys Town Press (August 10, 2019) Paperback: 32 pages Genre: Picture Book Publisher’s Description: Betsy the Beetle has a constant companion, Murray. Unfortunately, he’s a notorious and pesky worry bug. He loves to whisper horrible “what ifs” into Betsy’s ear, making her worry about every little thing. Betsy gets so flustered and weighed down by Murray, she repeatedly falls flatRead More →

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– A New York Times Bestseller – Description It’s time for the little red chicken’s bedtime story — and a reminder from Papa to try not to interrupt. But the chicken can’t help herself! Whether the tale is Hansel and Gretel or  Little Red Riding Hood or even  Chicken Little, she jumps into the story to save its hapless characters. Now it’s the little red chicken’s turn to tell a story, but will her yawning papa make itRead More →

Picture Book Cover

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– A Challenging Friendship- Authors: Karen Kilpatrick and Luis Osvaldo Ramos, Jr. Illustrator: German Blanco Publisher: Macmillan / Imprint (May 28, 2019) Genre: Picture Book Hardcover: 40 pages Approx Word Count: 162 Ever wonder why there’s a little pink eraser on every pencil? Find out in this funny, clever picture book that tells the true story of how Pencil and Eraser became the best of friends. When Pencil draws on the pages of this book, EraserRead More →

Car and Trucks Book

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Great Resource For Curious Kids Author: Neil ClarkIllustrator: Neil ClarkPublisher: QEB Publishing (May 14, 2019) Genre: Picture Book Series: Clever Cogz Pages: 24 Description: Join Cogz the Robot Dog and discover all about how cars, trucks and other big vehicles work, in this bright and fun STEM title. Cogz and his mice sidekicks, Nutty and Bolt, guide the reader through the workings of a car, looking closely at all the different parts. Covering key STEMRead More →

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Once Upon A Time, There Were Three Colors    ABOUT THE BOOK Author/Illustrator: Arree ChungPublisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) Published: July 2018Genre: Picture Book Hardcover: 40 pagesApprox Word Count: 278  Publisher’s Description The reds, the yellows, and the blues all think they’re the best in this vibrant, thought-provoking picture book from Arree Chung, with a message of acceptance and unity. In the beginning, there were three colors . . . Reds, Yellows, and Blues.Read More →

Book Cover Compromise

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Will These Two Be Willing To Compromise?   Author/Illustrator: Gina Perry Publisher: Tundra Books (August 14, 2018) Genre: Picture Book Series: Mo and Peanut Approx Words: 163 Hardcover: 40 pages   Description Move over, Bert and Ernie: there’s a new odd couple in town! Exuberant Peanut and steadfast Moe are roommates and best friends . . . most of the time.Peanut is messy. Moe is neat.Peanut is loud. Moe is quiet. Peanut always wants more.Read More →

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a LARGE decision must be made   Author/Illustrator: Vanessa WestgatePublisher: Clavis (June 25, 2019) Genre: Picture Book Hardcover: 32 pages Description Laugh out loud – and learn! “If you want to catch an elephant, first you must find out where elephants live . . .”So begins this tale of a boy and his quest for a pet elephant.But maybe catching an elephant isn’t as simple as it sounds . . . A delightful and compassionateRead More →

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Fun Activities For Kids   Author: Fiona Hayes Publisher: QEB Publishing (June 18, 2019) Genre: Nonfiction / STEAM Series: Crafty Makes Hardcover: 160 pages   Description Keep crafty children of all ages entertained and inspired for hours with Fiona Hayes’ 100 Things to Recycle and Make. Everyday materials are transformed into all kinds of stunning and practical projects, from toy animals and vehicles to dressing-up props, decorations, games, and even fun storage solutions. Bringing together theRead More →

The Golden Acorn by Kathy Hudson cover art

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The Rules Have Changed For This Winning Squirrel   Author/Illustrator: Katy Hudson Publisher: Capstone (July 01, 2019) Genre: Picture Books Reading Level: Prek – 1 Hardcover: 32 pages Description Whoosh! Squirrel takes off at full speed through the autumn leaves. But pump the brakes, because this year The Golden Nut Hunt race is a team event. Squirrel reluctantly enlists her friends and is not impressed. Will Squirrel’s competitive spirit take over or will she learnRead More →

Theodore Roosevelt story book

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by James Sage     Author: James Sage Illustrator: Lisk Feng Publisher: Kids Can Press  (May 7, 2019) Pages: 40 Ages:  4 – 7     This book is based on a little fact and a little fiction. As the story goes, President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt went on a hunting trip in 1902, while there he refused to shoot a baby bear. “I’d never be able to look my children in the eyes again!” Later, whenRead More →

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A Very Emotional Story!   Author: Andy Rash Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers (February 19, 2019) Pages: 40 Ages: 3 – 7   This colorful book begins with The Happy Book, bright yellow pages, a happy camper wearing a scout uniform, and a clam. Welcome to the Happy Book! I’m one happy Camper! But this happy guy soon disappoints his best friend, Clam, by thoughtlessly eating the whole friendship cake that Clam prepared. Oops!Read More →

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 -Sophie Is A Girl That Will Make You Smile! – Author: Morag HoodIllustrator: Ella OkstadPublisher:  Aladdin (November 20, 2018) Hardcover: 32 pages Ages: 4 – 8 My name is Sophie Johnson, and I live with a unicorn. Well, not just one, actually. I think I have 17 at the moment. The room is filled with a stuffed rabbit with a headband that is holding a carrot, Sophie’s baby brother with headband and cone, a stuffedRead More →

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Is The World Big Enough For Two Steves?   Author/Illustrator: Morag Hood Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky (September 4, 2018) Pages: 32 Ages: 4 – 8   When Steve meets Steve the competition begins I’m Steve But I was here first. BY ONE PAGE! The first Steve to speak in the book assures the other Steve that he can be Steve the Second. No deal. If they determine who is the oldest that should solve the problem.Read More →

Cover for the book WISH by Chris Saunders

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What Would Your Wish Be? Author/Illustrator: Chris Saunders Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group words & pictures (March 14, 2019) Pages: 32 (available in Kindle, Hardcover) Ages: 4 – 7 Once every year wishes take flight,filled with hope and twinkling light.They dance in the air, with a swirl and a swish,you have to be lucky to be chosen by a wish. When Rabbit finds not one, but three wishes given to him, he finds himself unsure asRead More →

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– So Where Are All The Rabbits? – Author: Rob Hodgson Publisher: Lincoln Children’s Books (April 2019) Pages: 32 Ages: 4 – 7 Three foxes of various builds (tall, round and short with almost beak-like mouths) are out to find yummy, tasty, rabbits. Though they are having trouble locating any, conveniently there are signs posted throughout the woods directing the way to rabbits. Children will love to point out that there are indications in theRead More →