Dino-Hockey

By Lisa Wheeler

My little boy likes dinos so that might be why he liked this one so much.

This delightful rhyming book describes the dino hockey match as it happens play by play. (which might make it easier to get dad to read it :))The verse flows smoothly. The details in the illustrations include different dinosaurs sitting in the stands, a score keeper, and even the names of the dinosaurs on the back of the jerseys. The text and illustrations are a wonderful combination, complementing each other well. This picture book will bring smiles and enthusiasm to young children.

I told you W was a good section. :)

Scaredy Squirrel

By : Melanie Watt

Here is another couple of books from the W Section.
I really enjoyed these books. I think I enjoyed them more than my two year old. I copied the following reviews off of the Barnes and Noble website and they recommended it for ages 5-9. I found that my little boy liked the second book better than the first. Let me know what you think. :)

(Scaredy Squirrel)
The format is a bit unconventional, with charcoal-outlined illustrations that are reminiscent of cartoons and coloring books, as well as lists, plans, schedules, and other nonlinear text elements. Scaredy Squirrel, who is afraid of everything and goes to great pains to avoid contact with the dangerous outside world, eventually encounters a situation he had not prepared for, reacts instinctively, and discovers he can fly—literally. The nice allusion of jumping on faith and learning that you have wings will be over kids' heads, but they will love Squirrel's sense of adventure, curiosity, and excitement upon being freed from his fears. Ages 5 to 9.

(Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend)
That lovable little worrywart is back. And he's as scaredy as ever! In his latest adventure, Scaredy Squirrel sets out to make The Perfect Friend. And once he's spotted a perfectly safe candidate (with no teeth), Scaredy's ready. Armed with a name tag, mittens, a mirror and a lemon, he's prepared to make The Perfect First Impression. But just when every detail is under control, Scaredy's Action Plan takes a surprising -- and "toothy" -- turn ... Will he survive this ordeal? Will he find his kindred spirit? Will he discover the true meaning of friendship? Read Scaredy's nutty story to find out ...

MO WILLEMS

Okay here is the next great author I found in the "W" section. I love his Pigeon books and so does my 2 year old. He likes "Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" fun and interactive and he cracks up when I read him "The Pigeon Finds A Hot Dog". (Plus with Football Season in full swing I love the quote that a hot dog "is a taste sensation".) He is also the author of Knuffle Bunny. This book is a little too true for any of you that have misplaced your child's favorite toy, blanket, etc. Plus the illustration in Knuffle Bunny is very unique. So go check out Mo Willems. There are more pigeon books and a Knuffle Bunny II so let me know what you think.

The "W" Section

Well this time at the library I decided that I didn't want to drag my book bag all over so I parked it in the "W" section and "W"ow what a section it was. So for the next little while I will be posting books that are from authors in the "W" section. :) I already posted the first one "Waking Beauty" by Leah Wilcox and so I'm going to post another one of her books because it is just as clever. It's called "Falling for Rapunzel"



The prince is hoping to fall for Rapunzel, but since she can't quite hear what he asks for, everything but her hair gets tossed out her window. Instead of her curly locks, she throws her dirty socks. And you can predict the guaranteed-to-crack-kids-up clothing she sends down when the prince simply says hair. . . .

Finally Rapunzel heaves out something that makes all the prince's dreams come true, showing how misunderstandings can lead to happily-ever-after.

Hilarious text, clever page-turns, and vibrant, eclectic art make this a non-traditional Rapunzel kids will want to read about again and again.

Another School Book

By David Shannon

This book was a suggestion from Ashley under the comment section of the back to school books but I wanted to make sure everyone saw it because it is a cute one. Enjoy.

Waking Beauty

by Leah Wilcox

Everyone knows Sleeping Beauty has to be woken with a kiss, except Prince Charming. Every time the fairies watching over her try to tell him, he interrupts with his ideas of how to wake her. Eventually he gets the message, and his reaction is priceless: "One hundred years of morning breath Wow! That could be the kiss of death!"

This is a great princess book for boys and girls. The boys get a kick out of prince charming because he is being such a clueless boy while the girls still get the fairies and the princess.