Sam & Dave Dig a Hole
Barnett, M. (2013) Sam & Dave Dig a Hole. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press.Sam and Dave are on a mission to dig for something spectacular. They dig and dig and dig. Due to some bad luck they miss out on the opportunity to uncover some truly amazing finds, but they dig so deep that they make it back home, and find that digging was its own special reward.
The Baby Tree
Blackall, S. (2013) The Baby Tree. New York, NY: Nancy Paulsen Books.A boy is about to become a big brother and he brings up the infamous question, Where do babies come from?. He sets out to ask his family and other adults in his life but ends up more confused than informed until his parents gently tell him about the origin of babies.
The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus
Bryant, J. (2014) The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B.
Eerdmans Publishing.
Dive into this visually stunning book about the beginnings of Peter Roget, the mild mannered man whose sometimes tragic life and love of word lead him to create the reference book that we know as a thesaurus. Beautifully illustrated, the the colorful art gives the book an uplifting feel.
The Storm Whale
Davies, B. (2014) The Storm Whale. New York, NY: Henry Holt and Co.
Noi finds a small whale on the beach, and not knowing what to do with it Noi sneaks it into his house and keeps it in the tub. He is trying to keep the secret from his dad but he can’t hide the whale forever. With the help of his dad Noi takes the small what back into the ocean where it belongs.
The Day the Crayons Quit
Daywalt, D. (2014) The Day the Crayons Quit. New York, NY: Pholimel Books.
Duncan’s crayons have had enough! They each write him letters stating why they feel like they are being treated unfairly. Some are even unhappy with one another and are not on speaking terms (except green, who’s a delightful character). So each color takes his turn to express their grievances, and say they’re not working anymore. In the end all that Duncan wants to do is color, so he makes a bright picture in which he incorporates all the crayons.
Frazee, M. (2013) The Farmer and the Clown. San Diego, CA: Beach Lane Books.
An old farmer and child clown form a bond when they meet each other out in the field. The clown has fallen out of a train and the farmer hesitantly decides to take him in. They share in daily routines and mimicked actions until the train comes back around and takes the clown, who is now sporting the farmer’s hat, while the farmer has the clown’s.
Gaiman, N. (2013) Hansel and Gretel. New York, NY: Toon Books.
Siblings Hansel and Gretel are living in extreme poverty with the parents. At the risk of starvation, their parents abandon them deep in the woods, hoping they might survive with less mouths to feed. In search of their way back home, Hansel and Gretel find a gingerbread house where an old woman is ready to make a meal out of them. Through Gretel’s quick thinking the children manage to make it out alive and with enough riches to life comfortable the rest of their lives.
The Farmer and the Clown
Frazee, M. (2013) The Farmer and the Clown. San Diego, CA: Beach Lane Books.
An old farmer and child clown form a bond when they meet each other out in the field. The clown has fallen out of a train and the farmer hesitantly decides to take him in. They share in daily routines and mimicked actions until the train comes back around and takes the clown, who is now sporting the farmer’s hat, while the farmer has the clown’s.
Hansel and Gretel
Siblings Hansel and Gretel are living in extreme poverty with the parents. At the risk of starvation, their parents abandon them deep in the woods, hoping they might survive with less mouths to feed. In search of their way back home, Hansel and Gretel find a gingerbread house where an old woman is ready to make a meal out of them. Through Gretel’s quick thinking the children manage to make it out alive and with enough riches to life comfortable the rest of their lives.
The Jacket
Hall, K. (2014) The Jacket. Brooklyn, NY: Enchanted Lion Books.
Book is a fun and exciting book, but his lack of flashy book cover gets him passed up often by readers. Finally a girl takes him home, where he is dirtied by the girl’s dog Egg Cream. The girl eventually decides to give book a jacket to protect him and make him more noticeable.
Baby Bear
Nelson, K. (2013) Baby Bear. New York, NY: Blazer & Bray.
Baby Bear is trying to find his way back home through the forest, and on his way there he receives advice from different animals. Ultimately Baby Bear learns to trust his instincts and learns how to find his home in his own heart as he makes his way back home.
Hannah’s Night
Sakai,K. (2013) Hannah’s Night. Wellington, New Zealand: Gecko Press.
Hannah has woken up before dawn and she realizes that it’s her opportunity to explore the house freely. She peeks in on her parents, the eats cherries from the fridge and borrows her sister's music box, all without fear of getting in trouble. Hannah innocently explores like she likely wouldn't with her family around and gets sleepy and goes back to bed just as dawn is about to break.
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