Picture Book of the Week: How to Give Your Cat a Bath in Five Easy Steps
How to Give Your Cat a Bath In Five Easy Steps, by Nicola Winstanley, illustrated by John Martz
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Picture Book of the Week: Star in the Jar
Star in the Jar, by Sam Hay, Illustrated by Sarah Massani
When a little boy stumbles across a lost star, he decides to take care of it, putting it in a jar and carrying it with him everywhere. But when the sky calls out for its missing star, can the little boy and his sister figure out a way to return the star to its friends in the sky...even if it means saying goodbye forever?
Picture Book of the Week: Maya Papaya and her Amigos Play Dress Up
Maya Papaya and her Amigos play Dress Up,
by Susan Middleton Elya
In this rhyming celebration of playtime, bilingual Maya Papaya welcomes all four seasons with a flair for dress-up and an inclusion of Spanish words in an English narrative. Strong writing, a spunky protagonist, and themes of playtime and the changing seasons lead to a celebration as Maya Papaya plays dress-up and speaks to her toys in English and Spanish, going on adventures and making the most of their time together.
Picture Book of the Week: P is for Pterodactyl
P Is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever, by Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter
Turning the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, P is for Pterodactyl is perfect for anyone who has ever been stumped by silent letters or confused by absurd homophones. This whimsical, unique book takes silent letter entries like "K is for Knight" a step further with "The noble knight's knife nicked the knave's knee." Lively illustrations provide context clues, and alliterative words help readers navigate text like "a bright white gnat is gnawing on my gnocchi" with ease. Everyone from early learners to grown-up grammarians will love this wacky book where "A is for Aisle" but "Y is definitely not for Why."
Picture Book of the Week: The Snowy Lap
The Snowy Nap, written and illustrated by Jan Brett
Snow is on the way, and as Hedgie trundles around the farm all his friends tell him of the winter-time fun he will miss as he hibernates-Icicles decorating the chicken coop! Lisa making snowmen! The pond turned to slippery ice! It sounds so amazing, Hedgie decides to stay awake instead of going to his burrow. But then a snowstorm starts. Luckily, Lisa finds him and brings him inside so Hedgie gets to see the wonders of winter from inside the cozy house.