Monday, May 12, 2008

New Children's Books

A Kitten Tale - Eric Rohmann
As four kittens who have never seen winter watch the seasons pass, three of them declare the reasons they will dislike snow when it arrives, while the fourth cannot wait to experience it for himself.

Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words - Jane O'Connor
Fancy Nancy provides one or more of her favorite fancy words for each letter of the alphabet, defines them, and uses some in sentences that show what they mean to her, such as that she yearns--wants really badly--to visit Paris someday.

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! - Mo Willems
The pigeon really, really wants a puppy, but when a puppy arrives the pigeon changes its mind.

Little Hoot - Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Little Hoot wants to go to bed early, like all of his friends do, and he is hopping mad when Mama and Papa Owl insist that he stay up late and play.

Cool Daddy Rat - Kristyn Crow
A young rat hides in his father's bass case and tags along as he plays and scats around the big city.

Monkey and Me - Emily Gravett
Excited about their trip to the zoo, a young girl and her stuffed monkey delight in mimicking all the animals they see, such as a hopping kangaroo and stomping elephant, during their wonderful outing together.

Bear's Picture - Daniel Pinkwater
A bear continues to paint what he likes despite criticism from two passing gentlemen.

Maybe a Bear Ate It! - Robie H. Harris
At bedtime, a young boy who cannot find his favorite book imagines the various creatures that might have taken it from him.

I'm Bad! - Kate and Jim McMullan
A hungry Tyrannosaurus rex searches for food in the prehistoric forest but is thwarted in its attempts to find something to eat.

Narnia Chronology from the Archives of the Last King
Chronicles the seven stories of the Narnia chronology; and features foldouts, mini-booklets, and pull-tabs.

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