by Cynthia Rylant For the past few months, Gooseberry Park has received little rain. Home to many creatures, the lack of rainfall is a concern to all that live there. Animals, especially the babies and elderly need water and a clever plan is hatched between the parks loyal visitors Kona the Labrador, his housemate Gwendolyn […]
Owls in the Family by Farley Mowat Billy is a boy who likes to adopt exotic pets. He’s got 30 gophers, a bunch of rats, a cardboard box full of garter snakes, at least 10 pigeons, rabbits, and Mutt the dog, all of whom live with him and his family at their home in Saskatchewan. […]
By Kady MacDonald DentonThis is a classic collection that I use almost every week when I prepare for my storytimes and babytimes. It’s a fun collection of nursery rhymes, verses and songs brought to us by the illustrator of such favourites as The Sniffles for Bear and A Bedtime for Bear. This book has everything […]
By Davide Cali and Illustrated by Benjamin ChaudFrom the very first page I found myself giggling. A funny thing happened on the way to school is the story of a boy telling his teacher the simple reason he is late for school. Readers are taken on an action packed adventure through time and space. Excuse […]
by Leslie Margolis Best friends Katie and Melody envy each others lives because they are under the impression that the other one leads the perfect life. Katie has two younger stepbrothers whom she babysits for and it is always noisy at her house. Melody, on the other hand, lives in a mansion and always wears […]
The Traveling Circus by Marie-Louise Gay Marie-Louise Gay has written a series of books in which Charlie and his family travel the world. There’s Travels With My Family, On the Road Again, Summer in the City and the latest installment, The Travelling Circus. Charlie’s parents are quite adventurous and often take their children to obscure […]
By Erin DionneDo you love a good mystery? Well then, Moxie and the art of Rule Breaking by Erin Dionne may just be what you’re looking for. This treasure-hunt story is based on the real events of an art heist. Our main character, Moxie, and her best friend Ollie have a great summer planned. They […]
By Tedd ArnoldWill Fly Guy make a good pet? Read this Easy Reader to find out!This easy reader is recommended for step 2 readers. There are many great pictures and Tedd Arnold has created simple chapters so this is a wonderful introduction to chapter books. Author Tedd Arnold has won many awards and praise for […]
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild By Peter Brown Mr. Tiger lives in a proper town with proper buildings. He and all his animal friends wear fancy clothes and hats, and know just how to behave at all times. They walk on two feet instead of four, and they say things like “Good day” and “I suppose”. […]
By Shannon HaleFrom the Ever After High series comes The Unfairest of Them All. This is book 2 in the Ever After series. Shannon Hale has a writing style that includes mistakes, silly jokes and cheesy puns, which are delightfully endearing. Readers follow Raven, the daughter of Evil Queen, and Apple, the daughter of Snow […]