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The Napping House by Audrey Wood

carascherzer — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:27:15 +0000

In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite.

Liz says:

“More of a romp than anything else, this little treasure is pure entertainment. It’s one of my daughter Julia’s favorites. I especially love the illustrations.”

Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney

carascherzer — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:22:43 +0000

During a bedtime game, every time Little Nutbrown Hare demonstrates how much he loves his father, Big Nutbrown Hare gently shows him that the love is returned even more.

Liz says:

“This is the first picture book I ever bought for my first child, Robbie. My husband and I read it to Robbie even before he was born so it holds a special place in our hearts. Guess how much I love this book!!”

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin Jr

carascherzer — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:54:20 +0000

Zoo animals from polar bear to walrus make their distinctive sounds for each other, while children imitate the sounds for the zookeeper.

Liz says:

“25 years after creating Brown Bear, Martin and Carle teamed up to create this wonderful companion book. Another favorite for kids, parents and pre-school teachers.”

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? By Bill Martin Jr

carascherzer — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:40:05 +0000

Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them.

Liz says:

“With rhythmic pacing and repetition, children learn their colors and names of animals. This is a favorite for kids, parents and pre-school teachers.”

Pat the Bunny by Edith Kundhardt

carascherzer — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:31:45 +0000

Paul and Judy do various activities such as patting the bunny and feeling Daddy’s scratchy face and the reader is invited to do the same.

Liz says:

“This timeless classic is a favorite of many kids and adults. The story is interactive and adorable. This is a must have for every baby!”

The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss

carascherzer — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:26:09 +0000

Despite everyone’s dire predictions, a little boy has faith in the carrot seed he plants.

Liz says:

“Told with simple text and illustrations, kids are taught to stick with what they believe in. Another must have for babies.”

Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

carascherzer — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:18:09 +0000

Harold uses his fantastic purple crayon to draw himself some wonderful adventures.

Liz says:

“This book is fantastic in so many ways. Simple drawings from the mind of Harold not only take the reader on an adventure but also demonstrate a child’s sense of home. There are plays on words that only adults can appreciate so there is lots for kids of all ages to enjoy from this pithy little book.”

Goodnight Moon & Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown

carascherzer — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:40:23 +0000

	The Runaway Bunny A little rabbit who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but she is always right behind him. Liz says: *“Once again Brown gives a timeless treasure. The pacing of the story is just right and the reassuring message of home and love is beautiful.”*
	Goodnight Moon A little bunny says goodnight to each of the objects in the great green room before falling asleep. Liz says: *“This is probably one of the best known picture books for infants and toddlers. It is told with a lyrical cadence and is the perfect bedtime story.”*

The Runaway Bunny

A little rabbit who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but she is always right behind him.

Liz says:

“Once again Brown gives a timeless treasure. The pacing of the story is just right and the reassuring message of home and love is beautiful.”

Goodnight Moon

A little bunny says goodnight to each of the objects in the great green room before falling asleep.

Liz says:

“This is probably one of the best known picture books for infants and toddlers. It is told with a lyrical cadence and is the perfect bedtime story.”

Eric Carle eight classics!

carascherzer — Sat, 30 May 2009 09:24:17 +0000

Eric Carle is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the publication of The Hungry Caterpillar, one of his most popular books. Carle is consistently wonderful; each of his books is a little gem with simple rhythmic text and innovatively engaging illustrations. If you’re ever in Amherst, MA, be sure to stop by the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.

	The Very Hungry Caterpillar Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. Die-cut pages illustrate what the caterpillar ate on successive days.
	The Very Busy Spider The farm animals try to divert a busy little spider from spinning her web, but she persists and produces a thing of both beauty and usefulness.
	The Grouchy Ladybug A grouchy ladybug who is looking for a fight challenges everyone she meets regardless of their size or strength.
	The Very Quiet Cricket A very quiet cricket who wants to rub his wings together and make a sound as do so many other animals finally achieves his wish; and includes a battery-operated sound of a cricket at the end of the book.
	The Very Lonely Firefly A lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies.
	Little Cloud A little cloud becomes all sorts of things–a sheep, an airplane, trees, a hat–before joining other clouds and raining.
	The Mixed-Up Chameleon A bored chameleon wishes it could be more like all the other animals it sees, but soon decides it would rather just be itself. Cutouts along the edges of the pages display various animals and colors.
	A House for Hermit Crab A hermit crab who has outgrown his old shell moves into a new one, which he decorates and enhances with the various sea creatures he meets in his travels.