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For the Youngest Readers (Toddlers to Kindergarten)
RRRALPH
Written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert (Beach Lane Books)
How many ways can you describe a dog’s bark? Lois Ehlert’s playful wit and creative talents will convince you that maybe dogs really can talk.
PETER RABBIT: PEEKAWHO?
Written by Beatrix Potter with Frederick Warne & Company (Penguin Publishing)
Children who are familiar with the characters in Beatrix Potter’s books will have fun making the association of the environment to the animal character.
FUDDLES
Written and illustrated Frans Vischer (Aladdin)
Fuddles, an overly pampered cat, has great intentions for working off a little weight if he could get outside for some exercise. When he finally makes his big break he learns a lesson about life on the run. Cat lovers will find this book hysterical.
For Readers (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade)
MOSQUITOES ARE RUINING MY SUMMER! AND OTHER SILLY DILLY CAMP SONGS
Written by Alan Katz and illustrated by David Catrow (McElderry Books)
When this author/illustrator team pair up, you can count on a lot of laughs and new songs to sing. This book should be on every camp counselor’s list of things to have at summer camp.
I BROKE MY TRUNK!
Written and illustrated by Mo Willems (Hyperion Books)
Another funny Elephant and Piggie encounter sure to make you laugh. Elephant broke his nose, but how he did it is a long story that even Piggie thought was hilarious, until he experienced a similar fate.
NO ONE BUT YOU
Written by Douglas Wood, illustrated by P.J. Lynch (Candlewick Press)
Doug Wood eloquently captures the innocence and uniqueness of children as they explore their world through the senses. Award-winning P.J. Lynch’s oil paintings evoke a definite sense of wonder through each character portrayal.
For Readers (3rd to 6th Grade)
THE KINGFISHER GEOGRAPHY ENCYCLOPEDIA: SECOND EDITION
Written by Clive Gifford, edited by Kingfisher (Macmillan Publishing)
This updated edition is equally as beautiful as the first, but with more photos and updated text. The book makes a great resource for every classroom library and coffee table.
RALPH MASIELLO’S ROBOT DRAWING BOOK
Written and illustrated by Ralph Masiello (Charlesbridge)
Looking for something fun to take up some of your time this summer? Follow the easy steps found in this book to make your very own robot wonder on paper. If you want to take these ideas further, check out the resource list.
TOM THUMB: THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF A MAN IN MINIATURE
Written by George Sullivan (Clarion Books)
Charles S. Stratton, known professionally as Tom Thumb, stood a mere 2 feet 11 inches in stature, but his fame spread worldwide. This account is filled with historical photos and an amazing life story detailing his adventures and marriage to Lavinia Warren, a celebrity who carried on their fame long after his death.
Book reviews provided by BSU professor Stan Steiner, the Bookman. For more suggestions and reviews, visit his web page at http://education.boisestate.edu/stansteiner. Book Nook is archived at treasurevalleyfamily.com.
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