Our new books collection gets
updated quite frequently with the latest new titles. We are very lucky to have
such a diverse selection for all age groups. For me this is the perfect combination- new books and a chance to check them out right away. This week I checked out a few of the new picture book arrivals, they are so much fun:
Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks! The Story of The Three Bears as Told by Baby Bear by Nancy Loewen, illustrated by Tatevik Avakyan, Picture
Window Books, 2012. K-2 grade. In this version of the story Baby Bear,
a.k.a Sam, is a pre-teen bear not to
happy with being called “Baby Bear”, having to eat porridge for breakfast or a
way to small chair but that all changes when Goldilocks breaks in on a truth or
dare challenge from Red Riding Hood. Now
they are exchanging cell phone numbers, taking pictures, and jumping on
beds. I enjoyed the sense of humor on
the story and the animated illustrations that aid to this sense of “grown up
bear” feeling. The book includes guided
questions and comparisons to other versions of the story, websites, additional
stories, and other books in the series. The illustrations are colorful and
detailed overtaking most of the page.Check this book out at my library.
Snowboy 1,2,3 by Joe Wahman, illustrated by Wendy Wahman,
Henry Holt & Company, 2012. PreK-2 grade. This is a cute counting and rhyming
book for the younger readers, with vivid whimsical illustrations and lots of
bright reds, yellows, blues, and greens. The large numbers and black text pops
up to the reader. I liked how the reader goes from one snowboy to ten party
favors, and back to “1 One snowboy all alone.” The front cover is very tactile
and visual with glitter and textured designs.Check it out at my library.
It’s All About Me-Ow by HudsonTalbott, Penguin Young
Readers, 2012. K-2 Grades. Like the
title suggest this book is all about cute, extrovert, funny cats. Told from an older wise cat perspective the
younger generation learns about cat culture and how to achieve “catitude”,
master the art of charming humans, and all the tricks of the trade. The book is highly entertaining with cleaver
illustrations and visual detail, humor and reminders of all the things we do
for our love for cats. At the same time
there is a surprising amount of information and facts for older readers’
enjoyment. Check it out at my library.
I’m Bored by Michael Ian Black, illustrated by Debbie
Ridpath Ohi, Simon & Schuster, 2012. This is a hilarious book that every
kid should read…and parent when their kids say “I’m bored”. Our protagonist
tries to explain how there is nothing boring about being a kid….to a
potato. The illustrations are precious,
minimal color and lots of think black lines that create movement and
expression. Oversized pictures and text aid the reader and would help younger
readers develop critical early literacy skills (phonological awareness, writing,
reading, playing, etc.) This is probably one of my favorites and one that I
will use for my Tots programs.Check it out at my library.
