Spring publishing offers up a ton of great new kiddie books, so much so that it would be nice to spend the day reading! I've come across some terrific new titles, and thought I'd share just a few.
For the youngest reader, Michael Dahl has put out a set of super-fantastic board books that will have you and your toddler giggling each time you read them. Bunny Eats Lunch, Pig Takes a Bath, Pony Brushes His Teeth, and my personal favorite, Duck Goes Potty are full of bright and colorful illustrations, short and silly text, and themes that all parents and kids can relate to.
Also, for the little ones, Dancing Feet! by Lindsay Craig is another wonderful pick. The illustrations are done by Marc Brown (made famous by Arthur, himself) and are a collage of different textures. This rhyming book lets children guess who's dancing across the pages by giving away different clues. I will definitely be using this one in story time!
In the picture book genre, my recent favorites include Woof! A Love Story by Sarah Weeks ( a dog and cat romance) LMNO Peas by Keith Baker (think peas in hard hats working around the alphabet letters), and Miss Brooks Loves Books Loves Books, and I Don't by Barbara Bottner (terrific tale about a librarian who is REALLY into her job and makes it her mission to turn even the most stubborn child into a reader...gee I wonder who that sounds like!)
For kids learning to read on their own, a new Early Reader series called Rico and Robot by Anastasia Suen has been gaining popularity. These two friends find themselves dealing with everything from dinosaurs to pirates. Real kid-friendly stuff!
The juvenile fiction publishing world is churning them out. Rick Riordan (of Percy Jackson fame) has started a new series called, The Kane Chronicles. The first installment, The Red Pyramid, is taking us on an adventure with an Egyptologist. Sure to be a big hit. And remember to bring the kids to the library for Family Movie Night on Tuesday, July 6th at 6:30 when we premier The Lightning Thief DVD! Another great pick is Where the Mountain Meets the Moon ( 2010 Newbery Honor Book) by Grace Lin. This is an enchanting book that has the feel of the old-fashioned Chinese folk tales, but made modern for today's kids. MinLi decides that she is going to find the fabled, Old Man of the Moon to help her desperately poor family.
Parents, you're going to want to sneak this one for yourself!
My newest hobby is reading juvenile graphic novels. I urge you to give them a try. Not only are most of the titles AR, but they are the most fantastic choice for reluctant readers. We have classic books, such as Black Beauty and Dracula in graphic format, as well as the wildly popular Baby Mouse by Jennifer and Matt Holm and the Lunch Lady series by Jarrett Krosoczka. These are perfect for kids who don't have a long attention span when it comes to reading, and they are truly fun.
Let me know if you come across any new picks that you've fallen in love with!
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