Thursday, May 28, 2015

My day is made!


 


A thank you from one of my favorite outreach preschool  classrooms made my day! 

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's Book of the Day is Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Pena and Christian Robinson. 
 



CJ and his Nana take the bus every Sunday. What do they see in their neighborhood and where do they go. A beautiful story that reminds me of Ezra Jack Keats. Just lovely.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's Book of the Day is the Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen with illustrations by Kevin Hawkes. 



 This week all of the kindergartens from Cypress Woods are visiting us and this is one of my favorite books to share about the library and library behavior!

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's Book of the Day is Freight Train by Donald Crews. 
 

 This Caldecott Medal winner is great for train fans and everyone else!

Friday, May 22, 2015

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's Book of the Day is Templeton Gets His Wish by Greg Pizzoli!


 
  A sweet book that shows we should be careful what we wish for. It was a big hit at my recent outreach visit!

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's book of the day is Wherever You Go by Pat Zietlow Miller with beautiful illustrations by Eliza Wheeler.

 

 Rabbit learns that adventures are wonderful and fun but it is a comfort to know you can always return hom

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's Book of the Day is a great one for my Tiny Tots! 
 


 Linda Ashman's Little Baby Buttercup.  So sweet and fun for any little one!

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's book of the day is Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach by Melanie Watt.
 


 There is a whole new set of things to worry about at the sea shore! Will squirrel be able to have any fun?

Monday, May 18, 2015

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's book of the Day is Crocket Johnson's classic of imagination and curiosity, Harold and the Purple Crayon! 

 Inspire someone with it today!

Friday, May 15, 2015

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's Book of the Day is A Fine Dessert by Emily Jenkins and Sophie Blackall. 




 A delicious and fascinating story about a dessert that has stood the test of time.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Today's Book of the Day!

Happy Birthday L. Frank Baum!  


Today's Book of the Day is the Wonderful Wizard of Oz!

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's book of the day is Swimmy by Leo Lionni!
 


  One of my favorite picture books of all time and a Caldecott honor book. Swimmy has stood the test of time, for both its beautiful art work and simple and sweet story of cooperation and kindness. A graphic artist and illustrator by trade, Lionni was the art director for Fortune magazine and began his children's book career by trying to create something to entertain his grandchildren. Lionni is also credited with helping Eric Carle find illustration work when he first came to America!

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's book of the day is The League of Beastly Dreadfuls by Holly Grant. 
 


 Mysterious and funny, a great read, especially for fans of Lemony Snicket.

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's Book of the Day is the Detective's Assistant by Kate Hannigan.
 


Orphan Nell is brought to Chicago to find a relative to take her in. Aunt Kitty is not interested in keeping Nell, she is too busy working with the detectives of the Pinkerton Agency. Nell sweet talks her way into staying and is soon the detective's assistant. A great, fun adventurous ride with wonderful characters. I am hoping there is a sequel in the works!

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's Book of the day is Emma Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree by Lauren Tarshis.
 



 It is one of my favorite books ever. A great book to read for a book group or just to read anytime! Enjoy it!

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's book of the day is You Nest Here With Me written by Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple with illustrations by Melissa Sweet.
 



 
 A perfect balance of story and information. And a great book to read this mother's day.

Monday, May 4, 2015

Today's Book of the day! Steve Light's Have You Seen My Monster?

Today's book of the day is Steve Light's Have You Seen My Monster?
 


 A fun read for both young and old and a great way to review shapes and counting. This was a big hit in storytime!

Friday, May 1, 2015

Today's Book of the Day!

Today's book of the day is Little Bear's Visit  by Else Holmelund Miniarik with pictures by Maurice Sendak. 


  Little Bear loves to visit his grandparents.  A classic and Caldecott Honor, this book explores the joy in having and being a grandparent.  Miniarik is often credited with being the mother of the beginning reader book, as she wrote Little Bear for her parents as they were learning English!