Back of Book: Bear, Porcupine, Doe, and Squirrel all eagerly prepare for the festival on wheels. But even after studying every book on bikes he can find, Bear still struggles to get the hang of riding. While he is on his way to the library for a new book, his friends teach Bear that everyoneContinue reading “Bear’s Bicycle By Laura Renauld Illustrated By Jennie Poh”
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Today Is a Beach Day! By Nancy Viau & Charlie Alder
Back of Book:Hooray, it’s a beach day! Come along as this family builds sandcastles, plays in the waves, and hunts for seashells. This lively rhyming read-aloud tale will have everyone clamoring for a day at the beach.My Review:I received a copy of this picture book from Albert Whitman Publishing in exchange for an honest review.ThisContinue reading “Today Is a Beach Day! By Nancy Viau & Charlie Alder”
Soaked! By Abi Cushman
Back of Book:It looks like a wet and dreary day for Bear and his trio of friends. How could he possibly have fun when he is soaked? But Badger, Rabbit, and Moose don’t seem to mind. In fact, Moose can still hula hoop! And it looks like so much fun. Might Bear like to try?HereContinue reading “Soaked! By Abi Cushman”
How to Meet a Mermaid By Sue Fliess & Simona Sanfilippo
Back of Book:Mermaids are rarely seen, and even more rarely met. But, if you gather some natural craft supplies—shells, coral, driftwood, and sea glass—and make her a gift, you might just befriend one! Will you spot a mermaid in the waves just off shore? If you do, will you be ready? By being observant, resourceful,Continue reading “How to Meet a Mermaid By Sue Fliess & Simona Sanfilippo”
A Year with Mama Earth by Rebecca Grabill
Back of Book: In September, Mama Earth sighs out the first autumn frost, which crunches under children’s feet. Mama Earth looks after nature’s plants and animals throughout the year—singing lullabies to fat bears in the fall, dressing evergreens in icicles in winter, and waking up the crocuses in spring. And in the summer, Mama EarthContinue reading “A Year with Mama Earth by Rebecca Grabill”
The Night Is Yours by Abdul-Razak Zachariah
Back of Book: This lyrical text, narrated to a young girl named Amani by her father, follows her as she plays an evening game of hide-and-seek with friends at her apartment complex. The moon’s glow helps Amani find the last hidden child and seems almost like a partner to her in her game, as wellContinue reading “The Night Is Yours by Abdul-Razak Zachariah”
Can I Keep It? By Lisa Jobe
Back of Book: One summer day, a boy ventures into his backyard on a mission to find the perfect pet. When he asks to keep the animals that happened to “follow” him home, his mom points out that birds belong in the sky and frogs belong in the pond. He starts to wonder: is thereContinue reading “Can I Keep It? By Lisa Jobe”
Sea Glass Summer by Michelle Houts
Back of Book: One summer, a boy named Thomas visits his grandmother at her seaside cottage. She gives him a magnifying glass that once belonged to his grandfather, and with it Thomas explores the beach, turning grains of sand into rocks and dark clamshells into swirling mazes of black, gray, and white. When his grandmotherContinue reading “Sea Glass Summer by Michelle Houts”
Pie Is for Sharing
Back of Book: A picnic, a beach, a pie cut into pieces and shared with good friends. Pie is for sharing. It starts off round, and you can slice it into as many pieces as you want. What else can be shared? A ball, of course. A tree? What about time? Through the course ofContinue reading “Pie Is for Sharing”
Surf’s Up by Kwame Alexander
Back of Book: Surf’s up! Not yet, Dude! Books are boring! Not this one! Bro and Dude have very different ideas about how to spend the day at the beach. But as Bro continues to gasp and cheer as he reads his book (Moby Dick), Dude can’t help but get curious. Before you can shoutContinue reading “Surf’s Up by Kwame Alexander”
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