Chester

Melanie Watt is one of my favorite picture book authors.  I love her sense of humor and Chester does not disappoint!  Chester does not like the story Melanie has written for him, and he makes sure she knows it!

Pirates! - Ellery & Max

Max and Ellery discover the Pirates in their library books do not want stay in the pages!

Crispin the Pig Who had it All

Crispin: The Pig Who had it All by Ted Dewan, is just that, a pig who has it all.  Everything he wants is given to him, but he doesn't take care of his things and they all break.  One year for Christmas, Crispin receives an empty box and finds that using his imagination is the greatest gift of all.

Puff the Magic Dragon - Jackie

Puff the Magic Dragon is the wonderful visual imagining of the song.  I especially like the end, when the lonely Puff, finds a new friend.

Don't Mention Pirates

Scarlet's family, although descendants of pirates, would rather forget their roots.  Until, that is, they find a hunk of gold and realize they are indeed pirates.
Don't Mention Pirates by Sarah McConnell

Chewy Louie

Chewy Louie by Howie Schneider is the classic story of a puppy who just won't stop chewing up everything in his family's home.

Sophie's Masterpiece

Sophie is a spider and an artist.  She wants to create a beautiful piece, but all of her attempts are thwarted by people who don't like spiders.  Finally, Sophie is able to create her masterpiece: a blanket for a new baby.