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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Written by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Kevin Henkes
Recommended Ages: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
No one captures the essence of childhood as expertly as author Kevin Henkes. His delightful books have charmed young readers for years. The pen and ink drawings colored in spiffy pastels are full of fun, with sly expressions worth noting. Without being didactic, his stories illustrate important values and lessons we would like children to learn. In this story, Lilly is so taken with her new purple plastic purse and her desire to show it off to her classmates, that she disrupts the class and interrupts Mr. Slinger's lesson. Her rush to judgment of Mr. Slinger's actions leads to further misery for Lilly, but as in all of Henkes' books, the problems are resolved and all ends happily.
Review by: Ellen Nathan
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Love That Dog
Written by Sharon Creech, illustrated by Sharon Creech
Recommended Ages: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
A poignant story of a young boy who through his emergence as a poet is able to express the grief he feels about the loss of his dog who was run over by a car and killed.
Review by: Ellen Nathan
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Miss Rumphius
Written by Barbara Cooney, illustrated by Barbara Cooney
Recommended Ages: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
The tale of Miss Rumphius, who after her retirement as a librarian, plants lupines all over New England, is a life well spent. This truly is one of my all-time favorite books. It is particularly effective for a discussion about the environment. Bring in a nonfiction book about flowers and let the kids identify their favorite flower.
Review by: Ellen Nathan
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Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods That Make My Day
Written by Jamie Lee Curtis, illustrated by Laura Cornell
Recommended Ages: 5 6 7 8
Jamie Lee Curtis has written a charming picture book about moods. Silly, cranky, excited or sad - everyone has moods that can change each day. In this book, her zany and touching verse encourages kids to explore, identify, and even have fun with their ever-changing moods. The book comes with its own "mood wheel" - a die-cut wheel with mix-and-match facial expressions - so kids can show just how they feel each day. Laura Cornell's whimsical, vibrant illustrations are sure to delight the eyes, whatever one's mood.
Review by: Ellen Nathan
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Winter-Themed Books
The Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg (Illustrator)
Too Many Tamales
by Gary Soto, Ed Martinez (Illustrator)
Farolitos for Abuelo
by Rudolfo A. Anaya, Edward Gonzales (Illustrator)
Going Home
by Eve Bunting, David Diaz (Illustrator)
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