In A Kitten Tale, we meet four charming kittens. Three of them love to play outdoors, but they have never seen snow, and they are afraid of it. All year, they dread it. A fourth kitten, who is more adventurous, says, 'I can't wait.' With cheerful kitten illustrations that capture the essence of a kitten personality, this is a great read for families who want to talk about new experiences and how we can choose to be scared of them or to embrace them as an adventure.

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 2/26/2010

ISBN-10: 0517709155

ISBN-13: 9780517709153

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Setting out with his Pa during the Klondike Goldrush of 1896 in search of gold, Noah has a difficult decision to make. Pa says that he must leave his beloved cat, Shadow, behind. Unable to part with his dear friend, Noah substitutes his warm sweater in his pack for Shadow. As you read 'The Klondike Cat' by Julie Lawson, you follow Noah and his Pa, as they become members of the 'Klondike Stampede'. Through this book's beautiful illustrations, you are able to imagine Noah's long trip, first to Dyea, Alaska; onward to the White Pass Trail; across Lake Bennet down to the Yukon River; and finally reaching Dawson City. In this easy-to- read historical picture book, you learn how Noah struggles to keep Shadow safe and prove to his father that both he and Shadow can make a difference.

Similar authors: Candice F. Ransom; Donna Shepherd Walsh; Amy Hest

Similar books: Gold in the Hills: A Tale of the Klondike Gold Rush by Candice F. Ransom; The Klondike Gold Rush by Donna Shepherd Walsh; Emma and the Silk Train by Julie Lawson; Bear on the Train by Julie Lawson; When Jessie Came Across the Sea by Amy Hest

Reviewed by: MB

Date read: 6/24/2011

ISBN-10: 1553370139

ISBN-13: 9781553370130

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Any young child who has ever lost a beloved stuffed toy or blanket, or has feared it was lost, will relate to this story of a toddler who loses her favorite stuffed toy, Knuffle Bunny. On a trip to the laundromat with her dad, Trixie loses Knuffle Bunny. Since Trixie can't talk yet, she tries to tell her dad of the emergency in the only way she knows how: gibberish. She throws a tantrum when he doesn't understand. They are both very upset until they arrive home, where Trixie's mom notices Knuffle Bunny's absence. All's well that ends well: Knuffle Bunny is found at the laundromat, and Trixie speaks her very first words! The spot-on portrayal of a toddler tantrum is also likely to amuse parents.

Similar books: Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity by Mo Willems

Awards won: BCCB Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 6/17/2010

ISBN-10: 0786818700

ISBN-13: 9780786818709

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A retelling of Grimm's fairy tale 'The Singing, Springing Lark,' which combines 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'East of the Sun, West of the Moon.' A merchant's daughter keeps her father's promise and goes to live with a lion, finding a bewitched prince. Next he is changed into a dove and she follows him for 7 years, then joins forces with him to defeat the enchantress once and for all. Lush paintings set this fairy tale in a medieval world full of blooming gardens and mythical beasts.

Similar books: The Nutcracker by Stephanie Spinner, The Wild Swans by H.C. Andersen

Reviewed by: djd

Date read: 7/7/2009

ISBN-13: 0000803726511

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Mr. Bungles has a very strict rule- NO ONE IS EVER LATE FOR SCHOOL! But what happens when Mr. Bungles, the teacher, forgets to set his alarm clock and wakes up late for school? Are teachers allowed to be late for school? Delight in this captivating story with fascinating illustrations, 'Late for School' by Stephanie Calmenson. Follow Mr. Bungles as he makes a desperate and imaginative attempt to get to school on time. Will a car, a train, a bus, a van, or even a hot air balloon get Mr. Bungles to school before the clock strikes 9:00?

Similar authors: Benjamin James Walson; Harry Allard; Laurie Halse Anderson; Richard Hamilton

Similar books: The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School by Laurie Halse Anderson; The Boy Who Went Ape by Benjamin James Walson; Let's Take Over the Kindergarten by Richard Hamilton; Almost Late to School and More School Poems by Carol Diggory Shields

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/6/2011

ISBN-10: 1575059355

ISBN-13: 9781575059358

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