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Snowy Valentine – David Peterson
Snowy Valentine is a very sweet Valentine Day’s tale. Jasper the Rabbit goes out to search for a perfect Valentine’s Day surprise for his wife Lilly. He visits many of his friends, but none of the things that they are giving seem quite right to give to Lilly. Ultimately, the effort he has made searching for a gift is the true gift. His path through the forest has created the shape of a heart in the snow which Lilly discovers when she goes outside to find him.
Valentine’s Day – Gail Gibbons
Gail Gibbons is a prolific writer of non-fiction children’s books. Valentine’s Day provides historical details as well as an exploration of the traditions commonly associated with Valentine’s Day. There is even a section in the back that provides instructions for making your own valentines and valentine box.
Snow Valentines – Karen Gray Ruelle
Snow Valentines is a cute little beginner chapter book which details how two little kittens (Harry and Emily) search for the perfect Valentine surprise for their parents. The story is sweet and the illustrations are charming.
All the Awake Animals Are Almost Asleep – Crescent Dragonwagon
On a recent visit to the library to pick up a few books we had on hold, All the Awake Animals Are Almost Asleep caught my eye. I threw it in my pile of books to be checked out from the library. When our daughter got home from school, she quickly selected it for the first story to read that afternoon. Although wonderful any time of the day, All the Awake Animals Are Almost Asleep is a marvelous bedtime story. A little boy whose mother is trying to tuck him in for the night is meeting some resistance. Her solution is to share with him how all the awake animals are growing tired and getting ready to sleep. The animals are introduced in alphabetical order so this book is in fact an ABC book, but it is far more sophisticated than most introducing the reader to new vocabulary and excellent examples of alliteration. In addition, the illustrations are stunning and bring the text to life for the reader.
Welcome to Kirsten’s World – Susan Sinnott
After reading the book series that came with her American Girl Doll, our daughter has delighted in finding lots of other American Girl books at the library about her doll. Her favorite has been this oversized picture book which gives the reader more in-depth information about the historical time period. The pictures are beautiful and even Mom and Dad are learning a lot from reading it with her.
ZooZical – Judy Sierra
Our little one spotted this fun Judy Sierra picture book when her class visited the library last week. When the weather turns cold and visitors to the zoo are few, the animals become bored and a bit grumpy. ZooZical details how the animals decide to have some fun – putting on their own musical. This book is a lot of fun and a great match for children who love animals and music.
Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds – David A. Adler
The Cam Jansen series has been a quick favorite for our daughter. She instantly seemed to want to know more about the little girl with the photographic memory, and the stories have not disappointed. This is a great early reader chapter book series which introduces the reader to the genre of mystery and the element of suspense.
American Girl Boxed Set ~ Kirsten – Janet Shaw
Our daughter received the Kirsten book set along with a mini American Girl Kirsten doll this Christmas, and it was love at first sight. She has simply delighted in the fact that her doll has her very own stories and now playtime often includes re-creating Kirsten’s stories in our home. As a parent I appreciate that the books not only introduce our daughter to a historical time period, but they also share stories of a little girl and her family and reinforce the values of hard work, determination, cooperation, and kindness.
The Library Gingerbread Man – Dotti Enderle
This was a fun find at the library! The Library Gingerbread Man tells the traditional gingerbread man story with a twist. This time he escapes his book and the running around occurs in the library which is detailed via the use of the Dewey Decimal system. While running around the Gingerbread Man meets an interesting cast of characters as he travels thru the library. Ultimately, the librarian is the heroine in the story and gets the Gingerbread Man back where he belongs.