I read dozens of picture
books each week. I do not have time to
give a full review of them all. As a result, I am
highlighting the weekly Top Five for It’s Monday, What are you Reading?
Ella and Penguin Stick Together (Megan Maynor/Rosalinde Bonnet)
Ella and Penguin want to
see their new glow-in-the-dark stickers. How can they do it when they are
afraid of the dark? Together, they problem solve and overcome their fear. The
illustrations and characters are too cute!
Mostly Monsterly (Tammi Sauer/Scott Magoon)
Bernadette is MOSTLY like
the others. Her differences initially
cause her to be an outsider, but she learns how to use them to her advantage
and to win the others over. Take a
creative look at being a monster and being a friend with this picture book.
Penguins (Liz
Pichon)
What happens when a group
of penguins get a hold of a camera?
Selfies, group shots, and other mischief ensue. You will laugh. You will smile. You will say “Fish” at your next group
shot.
Chimpanzees for Tea! (Jo Empson)
Vincent is sent to buy a
bunch of carrots, a box of rice, some tasty cheese, a big firm pear, and a can
of peas. Distracted by the wonders
around him, he mixes up the items. Instead, he returns with a box of mice, a trapeze, a furry bear, and
other surprises.
The Red Hat (David Teague/Antoinette Portis)
When Billy Hightower sees
a girl across the way with a red hat, he overcomes every obstacle to meet
her. This story of determination will
warm your heart.
My Full Reviews
Booked
(Kwame Alexander) Middle Grade Fiction
Down by the Farm (Will Hindenbrand) Picture Book
The Death of a Hat (Paul B. Janeczko/Chris Raschka) Poetry Anthology
Here Comes the … Cat series (Deborah Underwood/Claudia Reuda) Picture Book Series
If You Were a Dog (Jamie A. Swenson/Chris Raschka) Picture Book
If You Were a Dog (Jamie A. Swenson/Chris Raschka) Picture Book
Visit Unleashing Readers to find out what others are reading this week.
Penguins!! I love penguins, and so do so many kids, so sure these will be popular titles. :)
ReplyDeleteFine selection...I think I want to find "The Red Hat."
ReplyDeleteThese sound like fun picture books. The Red Hat sounds sweet!
ReplyDeleteThese sound like fun picture books. The Red Hat sounds sweet!
ReplyDeleteThese sound whimsical and fun. I miss the days when my kids were into picture books. I think I may have to read these for myself, especially The Red Hat.
ReplyDeleteMy kids are passed the picture book stage too. It doesn't stop me from reading them though :)
DeleteI also read The Red Hat this week. Some of the pictures on top of the buildings made me feel queezy since heights are not for me. I believe picture books are for everyone!
ReplyDeleteI read lots of picture books each week and can't believe I have only read one of these! Would love to see the interior to Penguins.
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