Library Loves

Here is another List of some recent library loves. The pictures weren't working so I will put them on another day.

The Block Mess Monster
Author: Betsie Howie
Illustrator: C.B. Decker

Summary: Calpurnia has a block mess monster in her room who doesn't want to be put away. Her mom, who somehow can't see this monster, tells Calpurnia to clean up. Calpurnia doesn't know what to do. Her mother tells her to just say "poof" but that doesn't seem to be working, not even the double poof. How is she going to get rid of the monster. This book is very fun and will make you giggle for sure. Sometimes it reminds me of the block mess monster that sometimes visits our house.

I am Calpurnia. The lady over there, folding the laundry, that is my mom.

Use to teach: cleaning up, imagination
Ages: 3-9
Book Projects: Building Blocks

Pingo
Author: Brandon Mull
Illustrator: Brandon Dorman

Summary: Chad and his imaginary friend Pingo spend their days in zero gravity chambers, concocting potions, and fighting ninja's but the day finally comes when Chad needs to give up Pingo. But Pingo isn't ready to go and Chad's imaginary friend becomes his imaginary enemy waiting for Chad to remember that he is still there. This is a very funny and imaginative book, plus it's fun to hear your kids day "Pingo". :)

Ages: 2 and up
Use to teach: Imagination, Description, Story telling
Book Project: Make up a story about your ideal imaginary friend and tell them to eachother.


The Day My Radio Flyer Flew
Author: Zachary Pullen
Illustrator: Zachary Pullen

Summary: All about the adventures of a little boy and what he does with his Dad's old Radio Flyer that he finds in the attic on a Saturday. Each dad this little boy does something different to make his Radio Flyer ready for some flying fun. With lots of work, a great dad and some imagination he might just make it work. I love this book because it reminds me of little boys and their dads building something and trying it out. I thought it was really cute but great pictures.

Ages:3-9
Use to teach: Alliteration
Book Project: Find something old that you can transform into something new

Day Out With Daddy
Author: Stephen Cook
Illustrator: Stephen Cook

Summary: Mommy's leaving for the day and that means daddy is in charge. And when Daddy is in charge that means gourmet meals, late night T.V. and nutritious breakfast of donuts and pastries. This is a cute story told by a little boy describing his wonderful day with his dad. Although I'm not sure his mommy would agree that it was fabulous. Rose thought this book was very cute and it reminded me a little bit of Dave which made me smile.

I knew Daddy was going to extra excited so I got up extra early

Ages: 2-8
Use to teach: Dads
Book Project: Go on a date with daddy