Treats

Finally, a chance to share a few new books!

A is for Airplane: An Aviation Alphabet

by Mary Ann McCabe Riehle

This is no 'easy alphabet' book. Look for history, science, and aerospace between the covers. There is even a 'quiz' at the end of the book. Answers are upside down and on the next page. The illustrations are by David Craid and are perfect for the book - realistic, yet clearly artful paintings. Ages 5-10

Cesar Takes a Break by Susan Collins Thoms


Cesar is left at school during spring break. Poor Cesar! He gets so lonely - iguanas get lonely, too, you know. He grabs his journal and takes his own journey through the school, meets other classroom pets and they all have a fabulous time putting on plays, participating in sporting events and more. Ages 5-8

The Origami Master by Nathaniel Lachenmeyer



High in the mountains, Shima lives alone, with only his origami to keep him company. One day, origami animals begin appearing on the desk. Shima is puzzled and hides to see who is making these. A little warbler is flying in, folding and folding the paper and leaving the creatures. Shima catches the warbler, hoping to learn its secrets. Of course, a warbler in a cage is not happy. Learn to make your own origami bird with the instructions in the back of the book. Ages 6-10

What REALLY Happened to Humpty? by Joe Dumpty, as told to Jeanie Franz Ransom

Joe Dumpty is a hard-boiled detective. Follow him through Mother Gooseland as he looks for clues. Kids who are familiar with nursery rhymes will enjoy this the most. Ages 6-10

The Moon Over Star by Dianna Hutts Aston



Once upon a Summer's morning, in 1969 ... and the rest is the story of the first moon landing, as seen from eyes of a little black girl. I love this book, with its story from recent history. Jerry Pinkney is the illustrator - perfect illustrations! Ages 5-10

Hurry Up and Slow Down by Layn Marlow



I love the illustrations in this tortoise and hare story. I feel like a turtle, creeping through the dandelions and seeing the world just a little bit differently. Rabbit is always in a hurry, and is always telling Tortoise to hurry up. But when Tortoise is reading a story to Rabbit, we finally hear Rabbit telling Tortoise to hurry up and slow down - they need to look at the pictures and take their time! Ages 4-6