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When the Dinosaurs Came with Everything by Elise Broach

carascherzer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:29:12 +0000

Although his mother is a little worried, a young boy is delighted to discover that every shop in town is giving away real dinosaurs to their customers.

Liz says:

“This charming story will delight kids, especially those who love dinosaurs.”

Weslandia by David Wiesner

carascherzer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:23:21 +0000

Wesley’s garden produces a crop of huge, strange plants which provide him with clothing, shelter, food, and drink, thus helping him create his own civilization and changing his life.

Liz says:

“Harnessing the truly fantastical with universal truths, Wiesner has created a meaningful, fun and VERY quirky book. Parents and kids will enjoy this!”

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka

carascherzer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:17:06 +0000

The wolf gives his own outlandish version of what really happened when he tangles with the three little pigs.

Liz says:

“This is an all time favorite for everyone. Told from the perspective of the Wolf, this story is a lot of fun and the illustrations are awesome. Anything by Jon Scieszka (rhymes with Fresca) is amazing.”

Tops & Bottoms by Janet Stevens

carascherzer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:08:01 +0000

Hare turns his bad luck around by striking a clever deal with the rich and lazy bear down the road.

Liz says:

“This is such a fun book. The story is adorable and the book format matches the title; it opens top to bottom! This is a Caldecott Medal winner.”

Strega Nona a 6 title series by Tomie De Paola

carascherzer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:27:57 +0000

Follow Strega Nona as she takes you on these comical adventures.

	Strega Nona: An Original Tale When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.
	Big Anthony and the Magic Ring When Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona’s magic ring to turn himself into a handsome man, he gets more trouble than fun.
	Strega Nona’s Magic Lessons Big Anthony disguises himself as a girl in order to take magic lessons from Strega Nona.
	Strega Nona Meets Her Match A rival puts Strega Nona out of the healing business until Big Anthony’s assistance inadvertently sabotages the newcomer in his usually well-meaning way.
	Strega Nona: Her Story Grandma Concetta heals everyone with her remedies and advice, and when she retires, she leaves Nona her magic pasta pot with its secret ingredient.
	Strega Nona Takes a Vacation Strega Nona sends home gifts of candy and bubble bath while on vacation, but when Bambalona grabs the candy, Big Anthony is left with a lot of bubbles.

Stone Soup by Marcia Brown

carascherzer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:20:02 +0000

When three hungry soldiers come to a town where all the food has been hidden, they set out to make soup of water and stones, and all the town enjoys a feast.

Liz says:

“This is a timeless folktale that teaches the important lesson of sharing. Parents, teachers and kids love this book!”

Stellaluna by Jannell Cannon

carascherzer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:58:12 +0000

After she falls headfirst into a birds nest, a baby bat is raised like a bird until she is reunited with her mother.

Cara says:

“A beautiful story with pictures to match. A great resource for information on bats in the back of the book.”

Squashed in the Middle by Elizabeth Winthrop

carascherzer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:45:59 +0000

When Daisy, a middle child, is invited to spend the night at her friend’s house, her family finally pays attention to her.

Liz says:

“For all middle children or for anyone who’s ever felt disregarded, this story is for you. The text and illustrations are wonderful.”

Piggie Pie! by Margie Palatini

carascherzer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:42:12 +0000

Gritch the witch flies to old MacDonald’s farm for some pigs to make a piggy pie, but when she arrives, she can’t find a single porker.

Liz says:

“This one’s hilarious with enough humor for both adults and kids.”

Once Upon a Time, The End: (Asleep in 60 Seconds) by Geoffrey Kloske

carascherzer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:26:01 +0000

Once upon a time — Chicken Little — The two little pigs — Small girl, red hood — Goldilocks and the bears — Princess Pea — The little red hen — But in that peaceful little house — David and Goliath — Sleeping Beauty — Jack — Hickory dickory dock — John Jacob — The old lady’s shoe — Hey diddle diddle — Riddle one — Riddle two –And they all lived — A tired father takes only a few sentences to tell a number of classic tales in order to get the persistent listener to fall asleep.

Liz says:

“All parents know the frustration of wanting/needing their children to go to sleep! In this hilarious book we see one father’s bedtime strategy of abridging classic fairy-tales. The willful child and the desperate daddy are sure to delight young and old alike!”