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, July 12, 2010

Grandpappy Snippy Snappies By Lynn Plourde

Grandpappy snippy snappies
His suspenders all the day
Snippy-snappy-snoo
What those suspenders can do!
A simple snippy snap of Grandpappy's suspenders always saves the day in a topsy-turvy way!
But what happens when Grandpappy's suspenders lose their snap?
Droopy draggy Grandpappy still has to come to the rescue—and he'd better make it snappy!




Humorous story of grandpappy and his fancy snippy snappy suspenders. A silly story to share with young children who like funny stories read to them.

Miss Brooks Loves Books! And I Don't By Barbara Bottner

If ever there were a perfect picture book for those so-called "reluctant readers" this is it. Miss Brooks Loves Books (And I Don't) tells the story of Missy, a little girl who rejects just about every story that comes her way. She complains that "They're too kissy. Too pink. And too silly." The tireless librarian Miss Brooks is not about to give up, nor is Missy's mom. When Missy realizes she'd like to read about warts, Mom comes through with an inspired choice that sets this picky reader on the path to book bliss.

An adorable story perfect for that child that says they don't like to read! It is sure to make you laugh out loud and get you talking about some of the librarian's favorite book titles that are listed throughout this story!

My Mother is So Smart! By Tomie DePaola


PreSchool-K—DePaola offers a portrait of a little boy and his doting mother, who bakes cookies, sews Halloween costumes, and can even stand on her head. Each page offers one of her skills, with soft, acrylic paintings illustrating the full range of her abilities. This story acts as more of a nostalgic picture album of dePaola's childhood than as a fully developed story, but the simple sweetness of the vignettes both in text and illustration present a heartfelt tribute to one fabulous woman. While the story is an endearing celebration of one specific parent, it's unlikely to resonate with many of today's children.

A Book that is a must read for a mother and child together! It is the perfect celebration of everything a mother is good at and just knows! The perfect read alound to young children when talking about mothers or even for the special holiday of Mothers Day! A definite addition to a new mothers library or a perfect gift for mothers day!

Sometimes I'm Scared By Jane Annunziata

Kids can be afraid of lots of different things - the dark, spiders, dogs, clowns, monsters. This book outlines the steps kids can use to deal with their everyday fears, and get back to the business of being a kid.

This is a good story to share with little ones who have different types of fears. It gives tips on how to make those fears seem less scary and gives information for parents on how to help their children with their fears.
We highly recommend sharing this book with those little ones becuase it is a good explaination of the many fears experienced and some simple tips to follow to help kids cope with their fears.

Fancy Nancy ooh La La! Beauty Day By Jane O'Connor


What better way to fancy Mom up for her birthday than to treat her to a super-deluxe beauty day created by Fancy Nancy herself? It's a pampering paradise, and right in the backyard! With relaxing music, fragrant lotions, colorful nail polish, and foamy mousse, Nancy gives her mom a total makeover. She even treats her to sumptuous refreshments and special entertainment. But when the pampering suddenly goes too far, has Nancy ruined her mom's big day?
Complete with tips and recipes for creating a super-deluxe beauty day of your own, Fancy Nancy: Ooh La La! It's Beauty Day will inspire budding beauty experts to open up shop and join in the deluxe fanciness!

An adorable story with fun ilustrations and cute beauty tip ideas! Another fun addition to the fancy nancy book series highly recommended for all little girls who love to play dress up and beautify themselves.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

LMNO Peas

By Keith Baker
PreSchool-Grade 1

Humble green peas provide inspiration in this hilarious, occupation-based romp through the alphabet. Four-inch-high letters on each page serve as a platform around, above, and inside of which dozens of "pea-ple" swarm in joyful pursuit of myriad types of work. Bouncy, rhyming text introduces the alphabet peas as "acrobats, artists, and astronauts in space, builders, bathers, and bikers in a race," with unpaid "voters and volunteers" receiving their due, too.

The vibrant illustrations and textured colors  boldly leap off the page against a background of ample white space. The sheer fun of the rhythmic text and the large alphabet letters work well for a read-aloud audience, but the busy, engaging details of the peas in their various worker modes are better suited for one-on-one exploration that young children will want to pore over again and again.—