Dog Days of School by Kelly DiPucchio

Charlie is NOT a fan of school.  He is just tired of it all - practicing letters, drawing pictures, just tired.  One night Charlie wishes on a star that he could be a dog and the next morning, Charlie is a dog and Norman is a boy.  For the next week Norman goes to school and Charlie lives the life of a dog.  Charlie    gets to live the life of a dog - with NO SCHOOL!  He should be ecstatic.  But is he?  Is this what he wants?  Freaky Friday meets dog and boy….

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A Library Book for Bear by Bonny Becker

Bear and Mouse are back and this time Mouse is trying to convince Bear to go to the library with him.  Bear does not see any reason why he should go to the library.  Bear has seven very nice books at his house:  three about kings and queens, three about honeybees, and one about pickles.  He does NOT need to go to the library.  Bear is quite overwhelmed when they arrive at the library.  Mouse tries to show Bear some possible books, all of which Bear declines.  But Bear overhears the librarian reading a book during story time and something very unexpected happens.  A new -  MUST BUY - for every library.  Great introduction to the library and all it has to offer for anyone, even those that like pickles.

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Down by the barn by WIll Hillendbrand

Both our kids are fans of Down by the Station so it was only natural for them to love this one too!  Cute illustrations with fun farm theme will delight preschool/kindergarten kiddos and fit nicely with a farm unit.  Familiar rhythm will allow students to quickly learn the new words and enjoy making the animals sounds throughout the book.

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If I had a raptor by George O'Connor

Having a raptor would be the BEST thing ever….or at least this particular little girl thinks so.  This little girl is prepared for raptor ownership and all that comes with it.  Would a raptor really act like this?  I am very curious as to how kids might react to this book - I admittedly had higher hopes based on the cover.  The illustrations are funny and add the the humor of the book.


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Churchill's Tale of Tails by Anca Sandu

Churchill's most prized possession is his tail.  He is very proud of his simple, small tail.  Then one day the unimaginable happened, his tail was gone.  He must find his tail.  But no matter what he tried, nothing seemed to be the "just right" tail for him.  WIll he ever find the tail that is meant to be his?  

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Naughty Kitty! by Adam Stower

Lily has a problem with her pet.  Every time she leaves Kitty alone, catastrophe arrives.  Lily can not seem to figure out how this sweet little kitty could cause so many problems.  Lily knows mom is not going to be happy but what can she do?  Then a bad doggy arrives from next door.  Kitty is able to save the day and Lily realizes just *maybe* Kitty is not as bad as she thought…..

Hilarious follow up to Silly Doggy by Stower.  Lots of drawing conclusions that younger children may not be able to make without some help.

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