Thursday, June 16, 2011

Carolinda Clatter!


Carolinda is so loud that she wakes the sleeping giant.  Carolinda must put him back to sleep, but this is not as simple as it seems, because the giant is in love with the icy moon.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Speak Up, Blanche


Speak Up, Blanche! by Emily Arnold McCully is the story of a little lamb, Blanche who proves that just because she is shy, doesn't mean she can't make a contribution to the traveling bear family's stage act.  She has exceptional talents at stage design, and doesn't need to be like everyone else.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Blueberries for Sal


Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey is the classic story of a girl and a baby bear switching places while their mothers gather blueberries.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Bobby the Bold


Bobby is different.  He lives with the chimps, but is a bonobo from the Congo.  The chimps don't understand him and so Bobby decides to leave for an adventure of his own--by getting a haircut.  The chimps love his new hair and all want to be styled by Bobby the Bold!

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Saturday, June 11, 2011

A Girl and Her Gator - Claire


I absolutely love this book about a girl named Claire, who wakes to discover a gator named, Pierre, living in her hair.  Silly, rhyming, and fun to read!

Friday, June 10, 2011

The Picture of Morty & Ray


The Picture of Morty & Ray by Daniel Pinkwater and Jack E. Davis is a fresh take on The Portrait of Dorian Gray.  After watching said movie, Morty & Ray decide to try out their own version of the magic portrait.