Dragon Was Terrible
By: Kelly DiPucchio
Illustrated By: Greg Pizzoli
Released: August 23, 2016
Dragon was terrible. Of course, most dragons are a little terrible, but this Dragon, well, he was really terrible. Like flower stomping, book scribbling, candy stealing terrible. The King, the Knights and even the ordinary villagers all tried to tame the dragon, (in hopes that he would stop being such a jerk!) but no one could do it! Just when they thought there was no hope something extraordinary (involving a good story!) happens. Check out this clever new take on a fairy tale and enjoy illustrator Greg Pizzoli’s charming drawings along with a cute story from author Kelly DiPucchio.
By: Kelly DiPucchio
Illustrated By: Greg Pizzoli
Released: August 23, 2016
Dragon was terrible. Of course, most dragons are a little terrible, but this Dragon, well, he was really terrible. Like flower stomping, book scribbling, candy stealing terrible. The King, the Knights and even the ordinary villagers all tried to tame the dragon, (in hopes that he would stop being such a jerk!) but no one could do it! Just when they thought there was no hope something extraordinary (involving a good story!) happens. Check out this clever new take on a fairy tale and enjoy illustrator Greg Pizzoli’s charming drawings along with a cute story from author Kelly DiPucchio.
Odd Socks
By: Michelle Robinson
Illustrated By: Rebecca Ashdown
Released: August 12, 2016
Suki and Sosh are quite a lovely pair, of socks that is! White and blue stripes, red toes, they fit together perfectly and are so in love. Until one day, Suki gets a hole! The other socks warn them that Suki isn’t long for the sock drawer, and Sosh should prepare himself for losing her. Sosh says no way! How could they get rid of Suki, they belong together?!? But the hole gets bigger, and one night Suki disappears. So begins Sosh’s long quest to find his beloved. Full of hope and mystery, this story is sure to pull you in.
Will Sosh find Suki? Will they make it back to the sock drawer? You simply must read and find out Suki and Sosh’s destiny and learn about the secret world of foot wear!
By: Michelle Robinson
Illustrated By: Rebecca Ashdown
Released: August 12, 2016
Suki and Sosh are quite a lovely pair, of socks that is! White and blue stripes, red toes, they fit together perfectly and are so in love. Until one day, Suki gets a hole! The other socks warn them that Suki isn’t long for the sock drawer, and Sosh should prepare himself for losing her. Sosh says no way! How could they get rid of Suki, they belong together?!? But the hole gets bigger, and one night Suki disappears. So begins Sosh’s long quest to find his beloved. Full of hope and mystery, this story is sure to pull you in.
Will Sosh find Suki? Will they make it back to the sock drawer? You simply must read and find out Suki and Sosh’s destiny and learn about the secret world of foot wear!
Click on one of the books below to take you to Michelle’s blog for some fun coloring and activities related to Odd Socks and some of her other books!
Ned the Knitting Pirate
By: Diana Murray
Illustrated By: Leslie Lammle
Released: August 23, 2016
As a knitting librarian this one called to me! Ned knits. Now, you may have guessed that if you are a pirate, knitting isn’t cool. You need to be doing things like swabbing the decks, collecting booties, and sailing the seas! According to Ned’s captain (and pirate society) pirates don’t knit. Faced with walking the plank, Ned sadly puts his knitting away. But when an angry sea monster tries to sink the ship, the pirates may find that Ned’s knitting may come in handy, in a very unconventional way! Charming illustrations, rhyming verse and pirate song add much to this pirate tale!
By: Diana Murray
Illustrated By: Leslie Lammle
Released: August 23, 2016
As a knitting librarian this one called to me! Ned knits. Now, you may have guessed that if you are a pirate, knitting isn’t cool. You need to be doing things like swabbing the decks, collecting booties, and sailing the seas! According to Ned’s captain (and pirate society) pirates don’t knit. Faced with walking the plank, Ned sadly puts his knitting away. But when an angry sea monster tries to sink the ship, the pirates may find that Ned’s knitting may come in handy, in a very unconventional way! Charming illustrations, rhyming verse and pirate song add much to this pirate tale!
I love a funny picture book. One of my favorite funny picture books of 2015 was The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton. So I’m super excited about Kate’s upcoming title, King Baby!
King Baby
By: Kate Beaton
Release: September 13, 2016
“All hail King Baby! He greets his adoring public with giggles and wiggles and coos, posing for photos and allowing hugs and kisses. But this royal ruler also has many demands, and when his subjects can't quite keep up, King Baby takes matters into his own tiny hands.”
This one is perfect if you toddler is expecting a little brother or sister soon! It should join the ranks of classics such as Julius, the Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes and smart, newer titles about siblings, like Maple and Willow Together by Lori Nichols. With Beaton’s simple, funny drawings and witty writing, this is sure to be a hit!
By: Kate Beaton
Release: September 13, 2016
“All hail King Baby! He greets his adoring public with giggles and wiggles and coos, posing for photos and allowing hugs and kisses. But this royal ruler also has many demands, and when his subjects can't quite keep up, King Baby takes matters into his own tiny hands.”
This one is perfect if you toddler is expecting a little brother or sister soon! It should join the ranks of classics such as Julius, the Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes and smart, newer titles about siblings, like Maple and Willow Together by Lori Nichols. With Beaton’s simple, funny drawings and witty writing, this is sure to be a hit!
We Found A Hat
By: Jon Klassen
Release: October 11, 2016
Did you love I Want My Hat Back and This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen? Then you will be thrilled with the final book in this quirky trilogy, We Found a Hat! This is the story of two turtles who happen upon one very fetching hat. They both look good in it. They both want it. Hmm. Given the tone of the two previous books, I predict some shenanigans may occur! I can’t wait to read this one! Look for it mid-October on our shelves! And possibly in storytime!
By: Jon Klassen
Release: October 11, 2016
Did you love I Want My Hat Back and This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen? Then you will be thrilled with the final book in this quirky trilogy, We Found a Hat! This is the story of two turtles who happen upon one very fetching hat. They both look good in it. They both want it. Hmm. Given the tone of the two previous books, I predict some shenanigans may occur! I can’t wait to read this one! Look for it mid-October on our shelves! And possibly in storytime!
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