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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 Crump: The True Story of a Trip West
Laurie Lawlor (2002), 32 pages
Illustrated by John Winch
Audience: 2nd Grade - 3rd Grade
Old Crump is based on a true story of the trip west by a family during the California Gold Rush. Old Crump is an ox, who carries the kids on his back through the heat and drought of Death Valley. This faithful ox kept going when all of the others had given up. His stamina, and perseverance, helped the family reach their new home, where, in return for his loyalty, he lived out the remainder of his days with them, contentedly grazing in the San Joaquin Valley.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 5/18/2009
ISBN-10: 0823416089
ISBN-13: 9780823416080
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
Ollie is inside his egg. He refuses to hatch. Gossie and Gertie have been waiting for weeks, but Ollie still won't come out of his egg. Will Ollie ever emerge? This book's small size and simple text make it a great choice for beginning readers.
Similar books: Gossie by Olivier Dunrea; Gossie & Gertie by Olivier Dunrea; Ollie the Stomper by Olivier Dunrea
Reviewed by: emc
Date read: 6/24/2010
ISBN-10: 0618339280
ISBN-13: 9780618339280
Once I Ate a Pie
Patricia MacLachlan (2006), 40 pages
Illustrated by Katy Schneider
Audience: Preschool - 8th Grade
How can you not love a book that is, as the cover proclaims, 'Dog Approved?' Thirteen very different dogs describe their lives, trials, and triumphs. Lovely illustrations and different fonts contribute to making this a delightful book of poetry for dog lovers, and non-dog lovers, alike. Learn and laugh at their most private confessions as one canine after another admits secret, or not so secret, failings, such as 'sometimes I am bad,' 'I don't like other dogs,' or 'Once I ate a pie.'
Reviewed by: ewl
Date read: 5/19/2009
ISBN-10: 0060735317
ISBN-13: 9780060735319
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