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Old Cricket
Lisa Wheeler (2003), 32 pages
Illustrated by Ponder Goembel
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
In the story, 'Old Cricket' by Lisa Wheeler, Old Cricket isn't in the mood to 'ready their roof for winter.' Being the clever old bug that he is, Cricket devises a plan to avoid any kind of physical labor. He tells his wife that he has a creak in his knee; his cousin the Katydid, that he has a crick in his neck; and his Uncle Ant, that he has a crack in his back. Having no intention of seeing the doctor for these invented maladies, Cricket's plan to avoid all work is going exactly as planned. However, his devious plan goes awry when he meets Old Crow who intends to make a meal out of creaky, cracky and cricky Old Cricket. How does a clever old bug get out of this mess? With this book's vibrant illustrations, entertaining verse, and humorous content, 'Old Cricket' will have the young reader reading and laughing out loud.
Similar authors: Arnold Lobel; Eric A. Kimmel; Tim Myers; Stephen Krensky
Similar books: Anansi and the Magic Stick by Eric A. Kimmel;
The Ant and the Grasshopper by Luli Gray;
The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney;
The Outfoxed Fox by Tim Myers;
Anansi and the Talking Melon by Eric A. Kimmel
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/15/2011
ISBN-10: 0689845103
ISBN-13: 9780689845109
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Old Granny and the Bean Thief
Cynthia DeFelice (2003), 32 pages
Illustrated by Cat Bowman Smith
Audience: Preschool - 3rd Grade
Who is the stinkin', rotten varmint who is stealing all her beans, Old Granny would like to know. Madder than a swarm of bees, Granny sets out to tell the Sheriff to catch her bean thief and lock him up behind bars. On her long trek to get the sheriff, Granny comes across a friendly snake, a tiny pecan, a smelly cow patty, a prickly cactus, and a polite alligator, all wanting to ride home with her on her return trip. With the sheriff off fishing, Old Granny is on her own. Desperate for company and heading for home, Granny decides to take the snake, the pecan, the cow patty, the cactus and the alligator with her. But don't despair; Old Granny's unusual friends have an ingenious plan to catch that bean-stealing critter. 'Old Granny and the Bean Thief' by Cynthia DeFelice is a hilarious story of how working together always gets the job done.
Similar authors: Steven Kellogg; Janice Lee Smith
Similar books: One Potato, Two Potato by Cynthia DeFelice;
The Real True Dulcie Campbell by Cynthia DeFelice;
When Grampa Kissed His Elbow by Cynthia DeFelice;
Gullible Gus by Maxine Schur;
Waynetta and the Cornstalk: A Texas Fairy Tale by Helen Ketteman;
Jess and the Stinky Cowboys by Janice Lee Smith
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/8/2011
ISBN-10: 0374356149
ISBN-13: 9780374356149
On the Go with Mr. and Mrs. Green
Keith Baker (2006), 72 pages
Illustrated by Keith Baker
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
Mr. and Mrs. Green do everything together. They perform scary magic tricks, bake and eat lots and lots of cookies, make delicious desserts, and build new inventions. But whatever they do, or wherever they go, Mr. and Mrs. Green will always be together. Read this delightful 4th book in the series following the adventures of our alligator friends, Mr. and Mrs. Green.
Similar authors: Arnold Lobel
Similar books: Frog and Toad Together by Arnold Lobel;
Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green by Keith Baker;
Lucky Days with Mr. and Mrs. Green by Keith Baker;
More Mr. and Mrs. Green by Keith Baker
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/22/2009
ISBN-10: 0152057625
ISBN-13: 9780152057626
Join Down Girl and Sit, two canine friends, as they relate their summer adventures: driving alone in the car, taking a trip to the beach, visiting the vet, and going on a camping trip. On the camping trip, Down Girl encounters a ferocious and strange new kind of squirrel with long ears that twitches its nose. These tales are told by a dog who thinks she understands the way the world works, but is hilariously mistaken. She thinks her name is Down Girl for goodness sakes!
Book Series: Down Girl and Sit
Reviewed by: mec
Date read: 5/19/2009
ISBN-10: 0761455728
ISBN-13: 9780761455721
Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude
Kevin O'Malley (2005), 32 pages
Illustrated by Heyer and Goto
Audience: 3rd Grade - 5th Grade
A typical middle school aged boy and girl are paired up to tell a fairy tale for their library project. The young lady starts the story of a beautiful Princess Tenderheart who is gowned in a lovely pink and purple ensemble. She spends her days with her adorable ponies. When the young man takes over, the tone of the tale changes dramatically. All of a sudden, we have a way cool motorcycle, its macho rider, pony stew, volcanoes, and breath that smells like rotten, moldy, stinky, wet feet. Can the two tellers find a way to agree on happily ever after?
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 6/8/2009
ISBN-10: 0802789471
ISBN-13: 9780802789471
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