Once Upon a Storyville

Last Day Blues is a cute book which features teacher Sarah Jane Hartwell and her students.  It is the final week of school, and the students are worried that Mrs. Hartwell will miss them during the summer.  As a result, they put a plan in motion to ensure their beloved teacher will not be sad.  Little do the children know that Mrs. Hartwell and the other teachers have plans of their own…

A Friend Like You is a wonderful story of friendship between a little monkey and a panda.  Initially Monkey does not fully appreciate Panda, but he comes to realize that although they are very different, Panda is a a true friend who will always be there for him.   This book provides a terrific beginning for a discussion about what true friendship looks like.  Additionally, the pictures are beautiful and enhance this sweet tale.

While exploring at the library last week, I came across this gem.  The Red Boat introduces the reader to a little girl who has just moved into a big, new home and is feeling uncertain about making friends in her new neighborhood.  With the help of her little dog George she finds joy playing in the garden where they find a little red boat.  The boat becomes a key character in this story that celebrates the endless possibilities available to us when we use our imaginations.