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What do you get when you combine a curious Little Pig (“My name is Jacob!”), a creative author/illustrator, and a group of inquisitive young listeners? … a fun afternoon of stories, music, and grins all around!
David Hyde Costello visited the Bookshop to read and sign his newest picture book, Little Pig Joins the Band. The premise of the book really [...]
The Honeybee Man written by Lela Nargi, illustrated by Kyrsten Brooker
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade (March 8, 2011)
ISBN-13: 978-0375849800
Back-of-the-book blurb: Every morning, Fred climbs three flights of stairs—up to his rooftop in Brooklyn, New York—and greets the members of his enormous family: “Good morning, my bees, my darlings!” His honeybee workers [...]
Baxter, the Pig Who Wanted to Be Kosher by Laurel Snyder; illustrated by David Goldin
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Tricycle Press (August 24, 2010)
ISBN-13: 978-1582463155
Back-of-the-book blurb: While waiting for the bus, a man tells Baxter the pig about the joys of Shabbat dinner. But before Baxter can find out how he, too, can join [...]
How to Clean Your Room (in 10 easy steps) by Jennifer LaRue Huget; illustrated by Edward Koren
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade (May 11, 2010)
ISBN-13: 978-0375844102
Back-of-the-book blurb: Got a messy room? No problem! This simple, laugh-out-loud picture-book guide to cleaning your room is sure to make picking up a snap. [...]
14 Cows for America written by Carmen Agra Deedy, illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez
Hardcover: 36 pages
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers; 1 edition (August 1, 2009)
ISBN-13: 978-1561454907
Back-of-the-book blurb: In June of 2002, a very unusual ceremony begins in a far-flung village in western Kenya. An American diplomat is surrounded by hundreds of Maasai people. A gift is about to be [...]
My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Greenwillow Books (December 22, 2009)
ISBN-13: 978-0061915109
Back-of-the-book blurb: A heart can be hopeful, or silly, or happy. A heart can be rugged, or snappy, or lonely. A heart holds every different feeling, and debut author-artist Michael Hall captures each one.
She is Too [...]
The Bog Baby by Jeanne Willis, illustrated by Gwen Millward
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade (October 13, 2009)
ISBN-13: 978-0375861765
Back-of-the-book blurb: Do you believe in Bog Babies?
If you don’t, you will!
When two small sisters go fishing in a magic pond, they find something much better than a frog or a newt. They find [...]
Ned’s New Home by Kevin Tseng
Reading level: Preschool / Children’s picture book
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Tricycle Press (August 11, 2009)
ISBN-13: 978-1582462974
Back-of-the-book blurb: When Ned’s apple begins to rot, he must search for a new house. A pear isn’t quite right. A watermelon isn’t perfect either. A pile of blueberries? All wrong! Will any other fruit make [...]
Yes, this book has been around FOREVER, but please bear with me. I chose to review it because, 1. a great experience inspired me, and, 2. I may be able to introduce the book to readers (youngsters!) who aren’t familiar with it. Plus, 3. I’d like to ask your opinions on a gift related to [...]
The Rabbit and the Snowman by Sally O. Lee
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (June 19, 2008 )
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 36 pages
ISBN-10: 1419656252
ISBN-13: 978-1419656255
The Rabbit and the Snowman is a sweet picture book that came into our house this week. Written and illustrated by Sally O. Lee, the book tells the story of a snowman who was [...]
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