Puffling by Margaret Wild, illustrated by Julie VivasA pulling is a baby puffin, of course. How many books have you read about puffins? Probably not very many. Make sure you read this one. The author has included, just before the title page, all the information about puffins you will want to share with your young reader before starting the book. Now you will know a little about puffins, and more about families and being brave.
The illustrations are done in watercolor and pastel, and are delightful. They are both puffin like and also show the affection between parents and child.
This books was first published in Australia. Ages 3-6
Little Devils by Robert J. Blake
Speaking of Australia, how about a story with Tasmanian Devils in it? This little book features the animals as themselves, growling, fierce and protective. The author included information at the end of the book. The story itself revolves around the mother not returning from a hunting trip and her pups coming looking for her, finding her in a trap and helping her escape.
Ages 5-9
The illustrations alone are reason enough to borrow this book from the library. On the second reading, the reader can discover a vocabulary building book for little guys and girls. Long words like ‘compassionate’ and ‘tenderness’ are explained in cookie language that little people can understand, even if the concepts are rather abstract.
Ages 4-6
My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall
And here is one last vocabulary building book for little guys. ‘Eager as a beaver, steady as a yak, hopeful as a hungry heron fishing for a snack …’These concepts are much simpler, as are the illustrations. Don’t forget to look for the hearts on each picture!
Ages 4-6
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