Compiled by Melissa Brandt, National BookPALS Book Reviewer
Phooey!
Written and Illustrated by Marc Rosenthal
A young boy kicks a can...which knocks the cat out of a tree, which scares a dog. Hence, the dog chases the cat into/across the street...This long adventure ends with the cat falling off a downtown roof into the young boy�s lap.
All the while, the boy complains about being bored and how "NOTHING EVER HAPPENS..."
All Ages.
Zinnia�s Flower Garden
Written and Illustrated by Monica Wellington
Spend a year with Zinnia as she tends to her garden.
� "Indoor" Gardening tips are provided.
� Within the illustrations the reader will find interesting information, Zinnia�s Journal entries, and some Math equivalence.
� K-2
Capital! Washington D.C. from A to Z
Written by Laura Krauss Melmed ("New York, New York...")
Illustrated by Fran`e Lessac
Again, packed with detail:
B: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
"They have a mission to fulfill
By printing every U.S. bill,
And so their motto is sincere,
For it proclaims: "The buck starts here!"
J: Jefferson Memorial
"This peaceful monument reveres
A statesman, wise in many spheres,
Author of the Declaration,
And third head of our fledgling nation."
"Jefferson loved to design buildings, including his own home, Monticello. The name means " little mountain." (I�ve toured his home�beautiful place!)
� Grades 1-5
My Librarian Is a Camel: How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World
Written by Margriet Ruurs
How do children in other countries gain access to books?
Kenya uses camels.
One of England�s options is the wheelbarrow.
In Azerbaijan, the books arrive by truck (i.e., "library-in-a-truck").
The book contains maps/photos pertaining to the various countries. (Grades 2-5)
Winston the Book Wolf
Written by Marni McGee
Illustrated by Ian Beck
Winston loves books, but not in the way you might think: he enjoys eating them! Winston loved devouring all types of words...On this day, he heads straight to the library. Before entering, he ate a sign that read: " No WOLVES ALLOWED!" Then he brushes past the librarian�havoc ensues! Until a girl helps him escape...Rosie takes Winston to a rather far away place (Possibly a remote park). Where, for some time, she reads stories to Winston. Eventually, Winston is READING books! Soon, Winston must acquire more books, but how? Well, Rosie and "Granny Winston" enter the library: "Granny" gets a library card...and volunteers to read for Storytime.
� "Granny Winston" has a special message for readers! (K-2)
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