 Storytime Standouts Newsletter Page 2
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The Baabaasheep Quartet Written and illustrated by Leslie Elizabeth Watts Published by Fitzhenry and Whiteside Hardcover, Ages 4-8When four sheep retire and move to the city, they make several unsuccessful attempts to find new friends. Sadly, they just can’t seem to fit in with city dwellers. One day, to their delight, they learn of an upcoming Baabaasheep Quartet contest. They feel sure that entering the contest will help them to find friends. The quartet practices every day and every where in preparation for the big event. Sure enough, their fine singing voices allow this fun tale to end on a happy note.
Written by ‘Margie Palatini, Illustrated by Barry Moser Published by Simon and Schuster Hardcover, Ages 4-8 Here is an altogether new take on the Three Billy Goats Gruff. When the three Silly Billies can’t put together enough change to pay the toll to the troll, they decide to form a ‘car pool.’ Enter the Three Bears, Jack and Little Red Riding Hood. Lots of fun wordplay and vivid illustrations make this book well worth a look.
Five Little DucksIllustrated by Ivan Bates Published by Orchard Books Hardcover, Toddler – PreschoolPerfect for Spring, Bates’ lovely illustrations capture this favourite children’s counting song beautifully. Mother Duck is filled with affection for her youngsters as they venture forth, anxious when they are missing and overjoyed when they return.
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'Champion' Chapter Books Eoin Colfer’s Legend of Spud Murphy Written by Eoin Colfer illustrated by Glenn McCoy Published by Hyperion Paperback, Grades 2-5Here’s a tale that just might captivate your reluctant reader! Will and Marty Woodman are told they must spend part of their summer in the library under the watchful eye of ‘Spud’ Murphy. Adults believe Mrs. Murphy to be a kindly librarian – children know otherwise. Eoin Colfer is better known for his Artemis Fowl series. This book is for younger children and is great fun.
How to Train Your Dragon by Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III and How to Be a Pirateby Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III Translated from the Old Norse by Cressida Cowell Hodder Children’s Books Grades 3 - 5Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is a young viking warrior. Together with other boys, he embarks on a challenging mission; he must capture a dragon. When he returns with a truly pitiful specimen, Hiccup is ridiculed relentlessly. ‘Toothless’ embarrasses and torments Hiccup until fear grips the Viking tribe. Through a series of exciting adventures Hiccup and Toothless become unlikely heroes. Loaded with silly names and adventure. A sequel, How to Speak Dragonese, will be published in May 2006. The audio version of How to Train..., read by David Tennant is terrific entertainment - perfect for a long drive (3 ½ hours.)
Happy Reading Carolyn Hart
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