Friday, September 14, 2012

New Picture Books

When You're a Pirate Dog and Other Pirate Poems
- Eric Ode
Enjoy this collection of poetry about pirates and their way of life any day of the year, but especially on 'Talk Like a Pirate Day' on September 19th!


Demolition - Sally Sutton
Illustrations and rhyming text show the enormous and powerful machines that are used to demolish a building so that a playground can be built.

Back to Front and Upside Down!
- Claire Alexander
While the rest of the class makes birthday cards for the principal, Stanley struggles with his words and letters. When he finally asks his teacher for help, he is surprised to find that others need help too.

Mary's Song - Lee Bennett Hopkins
In the stillness of a Bethlehem stable, after the shepherds and animals leave, Mary sings a lullaby to her newborn son, enjoying the wonder and awe of his birth and pondering what his life will bring.



 

The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau - Michelle Markel
A child's biography of French artist Henri Rousseau, who spent his life as a toll collector, but created unheralded masterpieces in his spare time.

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