February 7th, 2010
By Lynne Jonell
I Need a Snake
Robbie says he wants a snake, but his mother won’t allow a snake in the house. After he and his mother look at snakes, Robbie finds a creative way to get his very own snake and keep his mother happy.
Rating: *****
A comical book that shows overcoming fear and responsibility in a very cleaver way.
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February 6th, 2010
By Pat Hutchins
Julius
When Maya’s grandfather comes for a visit, he brings a surprise in a crate–something, he says, to teach her “fun and sharing”. Maya hopes it’s a horse or a big brother. But instead it’s Julius, a big, cool pig. Maya’s parents see Julius as a slob, but Maya herself sees another Julius altogether. She sees a playmate, a protector, and sharer in all that’s magical and wild.
Rating: *****
A nice book that focuses on love and responsibility.
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February 5th, 2010
By Pat Hutchins
Shrinking Mouse
Mouse, Fox, Rabbit, and Squirrel watch fearfully as their friend Owl seems to get smaller as he flies away from them. Will he disappear altogether? A comic view of spatial perspectives.
Rating: *****
You’ll love that your kids are learning without even knowing.
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February 4th, 2010
By Shirley Hughes
The Big Alfie Out of Doors Storybook
Preschooler Alfie has pleasant outdoor adventures with various family members, including his sister Annie Rose, Grandma, and Dad.
Rating: ****
It’s sad to say but this story is a bit antiquated. It just reads as if it’s from another era.
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February 3rd, 2010
By Thacher Hurd
The Big Alfie Out of Doors Storybook
Disappointed that his friends seem to have forgotten his birthday, Little Mouse goes skiing by himself.
Rating: ****
I felt really sorry for little mouse. Birthdays are so important to children this seems like it would be a fairly traumatic experience.
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February 1st, 2010
By Harry Horse
A Friend for Little Bear
A toy bear alone on a tiny island learns that of all the things that he has pulled from the sea the wooden horse is the most important.
Rating: *****
A very sweet story about friendship and what can happen when you take it for granted.
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January 30th, 2010
By Kevin Henkes
Sheila Rae The Brave
A mouse both boastful and fearless, Sheila Rae decides to go home from school by taking a new route.
Rating: ****
Even the bravest of mice can get scared, but with the help of a friend or sister in this case these fears can be conquered.
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January 29th, 2010
By Diana Hendry
The Very Noisy Night
Little Mouse keeps Big Mouse awake with his worries about nighttime noises. Big Mouse offers him earmuffs, but the quiet only makes Little Mouse feel lonely. By morning, both mice are sound asleep in Big Mouse’s bed.
Rating: ****
A cute story about night time fears, but not a good ending if you’re trying to teach your child independence.
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January 28th, 2010
By Sue Heap
Four Friends Together
A lighthearted tribute to story time and the fidgety little listeners whose humorous squirming is portrayed
Rating: ****
There’s not much to this story but it does show the value of friendship very nicely.
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January 26th, 2010
By Yumi Heo
One Sunday Morning
Minho and his father have an active morning at the park, taking a carriage ride, seeing the animals in the zoo, and riding the merry-go-round.
Rating: ****
This book focuses more on sound and sight rather than text allowing your youngster to tell the story as well.
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