Carnivores by Aaron Reynolds

Poor lion, great white shark and timber wolf are so misunderstood just because they are savage carnivores.  Carnivores have feelings too!  Sure, they go on feeding frenzies.  Sure, they have vicious fangs and scary eyes.  Together the new friends decide to become vegetrians.  They soon learn this is not a viable answer.  Next they try dressing in disguise.  This new plan does not work either.  With each other's support they must accept that they are carnivores and they eat meat.  The humor in this book would be most understandable by mid elementary students. 

Text:  4 Buckeye leaves
Illustrations:  5 Buckeye leaves

Bugs In My Hair by David Shannon

Ssshhhh!!  Don't say it!!  Don't mention it!!  How embarrassing!!!  BUGS IN MY HAIR!!!  How did they get there?  ITCH ITCH!  Such humiliation!  ITCH ITCH!  Maybe if I don't admit I actually have lice....it will go away!  ITCH ITCH!  Lots of cures...but which one is the least painful?  From the famous creator of the David books, comes the book that will have you itching and scratching within the first few pages of the book.  A funny yet educational look at lice. 

Text:  4 Buckeye leaves
Illustrations:  5 Buckeye leaves

The Beginner's Guide to Running Away from Home by Jennifer Larue Huget

Ever feel like running away from home?  Here is the perfect guide to running away.  Feeling underappreciated, the main character has decided it is time to hit the road...not that anyone will notice of course!!  For starters, skip the bandana on a stick.  If you want to successfully run away, get at least a backpack or better yet, a wagon.  Don't forget the snacks.  Leave a tear causing not someplace that won't be missed.  And you are ready to storm out of the house.... A humorous look at what many kids (and maybe some adults) at one time or another, have considered doing.  Older elementary kids especially will enjoy the wit and humor in this picture book. 

Text:  5 Buckeye leaves
Illustrations:  3 Buckeye leaves

Ribbit! by Rodrigo Folgueira

A pond, home to a family of frogs, is suddenly altered one day when a pink pig is found sitting on  a rock in the pond.  The frogs have no idea what to do wit this visitor.  Soon the pink pig starts, "Ribbit!"   Other animals soon shows up asking about the visitor.  The go off to ask the chief frog as to why the pink pig is still at their pond.  What will they find out?
Text:  5 Buckeye leaves
Illustrations:  4 Buckeye leaves

Rabbit and the Not-So-Big-Bad Wolf by Michael Escoffier

Rabbit draws a terrifying picture on the chalkboard of the Big Bad Wolf.  But it is not the Big Bad Wolf on the prowl....it is the Not-So-Big-Bad Wolf.  Slowly the chalk drawing changes to look more like the Not-So-Big-Bad Wolf.  Full of suspense and surprising end, this simple books will delight children of all ages.

Text:  5 Buckeye leaves
Illustrations:  4 Buckeye leaves