![]() * Mama, Will It Snow Tonight? illustrated by Paul Tong.This opens and closes with that “before you were born, God wrote your days in a book”, but the middle was enigmatic. Before You Were Born illustrated by Linda Saport.Made all the more poignant when you learn at the end that the book was written on Sep 12, 2001. There are lots of things to be afraid of – but even more to be glad to explore. There’s a Big, Beautiful World Out There!.I understand the idea, trying to make barfing less scary. George discovers that forcing his little siblings to do his chores doesn’t exactly save him time or energy. I wasn’t a fan of the illustrations and I think I might be something of a Scrooge when it comes to depictions of classroom life…so this book was not for me. Henry’s bravado turns out for naught when Harriet discovers that she actually enjoys the roller coaster – while Henry discovers that it isn’t really for him. I am not much of a fan of Carlson’s illustration style – or of most of her subject matter. ![]() We’ve read all of Carle’s books before – but Louis pulled this one off the shelf at home and OF COURSE I’m willing to read it to him!Īll about drawing your own imaginary world – with lots of ideas for doing so. ** The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.Cinderella’s hard-working and kind step-sister doesn’t live up to the ugly name, so her mother sends her off to learn how to be evil from all the best (worst?) fairy tale villains. Cinderella’s Stepsister and the Big Bad Wolf by Lorraine Carey, illustrated by Migy BlancoĪ fun fractured, multi-fairy-tale mashup.** 47 Strings: Tessa’s Special Code by Becky Carey, illustrated by Bonnie LeickĪ lovely letter written to a big brother about his little sister, who has Down Syndrome.Interesting story of a beleaguered ship and the people who came to its rescue – based on a true story from 1882. * Heroes of the Surf by Elisa Carbone, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter.Monster Know Shapes by Lori Capote, illustrated by Chip WassĪ rather generic shape book with rather dull cartoon illustrations.The Potty Book for Boys illustrated by Dorothy StottĪ rather standard “I’m a big boy” type bookĪnd Tulip and Rex Write a Story illustrated by Sarah MassiniĪ girl and a dog are friends.Not This Bear illustrated by Lorna HusseyĪ little bear on his first day of school disagrees whenever his teacher says that “all the bears enjoy…” – but he finds that his first day of school isn’t so bad after all.* Mighty Tug illustrated by David MottramĪ sweet rhyming story about the small but mighty tugboat (and all the things he can do).Pretty pictures, pretty rhyme, great for reading to a little-little one. * I will Love You illustrated by Lisa Anchin.Hannah is a Big Sister illustrated by Dorothy StottĪs usual, this “new baby” focuses on an older sibling’s frustration – until she discovers she can soothe the baby.This anthology is a nice one if you happen to like the “Biscuit” books. Gentle stories of ordinary adventures children will likely be able to identify with. 5-Minute Biscuit Stories illustrated by Pat Schories.Who will be a friend for Einstein? Okay, not amazing. Rachel WagnerĪ tiny, tiny miniature horse is lonely. A Friend for Einstein by Charlie Cantrell and Dr.I don’t know what to think about this exactly, except that I don’t think it’s worthwhile enough to spend too much time figuring out what I think about it. ![]()
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