This is Warren County Public Library's Children's book blog. Here you can get information on great new books that our librarians have reviewed. We hope you enjoy these books as much as we have!

Monday, October 24, 2011

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site By Sherry Duskey Rinker




As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! With irresistible artwork by best-selling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld and sweet, rhyming text, this book will have truck lovers of all ages begging for more.

a cute and vibrantly illustrated story all about construction vehicles getting ready to end their day and sleep!

Friday, October 21, 2011

Trick or Treat, Marley By John Grogan





adorable illustrations! a fun and silly dog story about Marley one of our favorite four legged friends!

It’s Halloween, the silliest and spookiest night of the year. And when Marley’s around, it’s also the messiest! This year the family is throwing a big Halloween party, and Marley wants to help with the preparations. But in typical Marley fashion, instead of helping he causes havoc. He gets his head stuck in a pumpkin, turns the streamers into confetti, eats all of the Halloween candy, and that’s just the beginning!

Baby Ruby Bawled By Malaika Rose Stanley

Baby Ruby won't stop crying. Dad gives her a bath, Mom gives her a feed, Nanna takes her for a drive, and Grandad walks her around the garden, but Ruby won't stop crying. At last her brother Theo has a try and sings her a special song he makes up. Theo is so tired out by all of this that he falls asleep, and so does Ruby. A warm family story about a baby that won't stop crying and an older brother who saves the day.



Thursday, October 20, 2011

Haunted House, Haunted Mouse By Judy Cox

Mouse's ravenous appetite has gotten him into trouble again! On a dark and spooky night, he hitches a ride in a trick-or-treat sack, hoping to get some Halloween candy for himself, but where is Mouse being taken? After taking a tumble and getting caught in the rain, Mouse finds shelter but he's alone and in a creaky old house. He hears a rattle. A skeleton? He sees a shape float by. A ghost? But brave Mouse is not afraid. "Boo!" he cries. The house is not so scary after all. Lucky for Mouse, a trail of candy guides him safely home to his hidey-hole.

fun illustrations add depth to this cute little story of a mouse's halloween adventure!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Llama Llama home with Mama By Anna Dewdney


Llama Llama is feeling crummy, sneezing, achy, head all stuffy. No school today for Llama, he’s sick at home in his red pajamas. As the day wears on and Llama starts feeling better, boredom sets in--along with Mama Llama’s coughs and sneezes. Llama Llama knows just what to do, bringing Mama tissues, a fluffy pillow, and books to read. Anna Dewdney’s latest is a welcome addition to her bestselling Llama Llama picture book repertoire, perfectly capturing the challenges of a little one home sick from school and the big dose of love that makes the best medicine.

Adorable story with perfect illustrations! the perfect sick day read aloud- snuggle up with a blanket and read this fun little story about a LLama and his mama!

The Babies On The Bus By Karen Katz




The babies on the bus sing
LA-LA-LA!
LA-LA-LA!
LA-LA-LA!
Jump on the bus with Karen Katz’s adorable babies as they take a classic song for an all-new ride!
This irresistible picture book by the popular author of The Colors of Us, Counting Kisses, and Where Is Baby’s Belly Button? will steal your heart!


An adorable and playful book a modified version of the classic song "The Wheels on the Bus" simple words and repeated text will have your little ones singing along as you share the story together!











Perfect Square By Michael Hall



A perfect square is transformed in this adventure story that will transport you far beyond the four equal sides of this square book.

New Red Bike By James E. Ransome

This deceptively simple-seeming picture book offers a clever take on sharing.


Up and down! Round and round! Tom is having a blast zooming all over the neighborhood on his new red bike. But when Tom stops by Sam's house to show off his wheels, he's in for an unhappy surprise. The new bike is suddenly . . . gone. Could his best friend Sam be the culprit?"
 
A simple story about friendship, a new bike and sharing! A perfect preschool read aloud or a special book for the child who loves bikes!

Chocolate Me By Taye Diggs

"Actor Diggs, making his children's book debut, gives an unvarnished take on the emotional impact of taunting that cuts to the core of one's identity… Evans makes the hero's journey to confidence irresistible, with bighearted, stylized pictures that draw on the emotionally exuberant vocabulary of street art and anime.” --Publishers Weekly


A simple story to explain to kids about ethnic differences and how special each child is in their own special way!

One Foot Two Feet By Peter Maloney

In this clever counting book, die-cut windows frame a single object and a turn of the page reveals a group. Featuring familiar objects and funny artwork, this inventive concept book is a great introduction to both counting and common irregular plural nouns.



Fun, colorful illustrations and cute set up for this counting book with its die-cut windows! pefect for a simple lesson on counting or an early learner that is practicing counting!