Goodnight Already! by Jory John

Bear is very tired and ready to sleep for a LONG time.  Bear is settling in for a long nap when he hears a knock at the door.  Duck has come over and he is NOT tired.  Duck has lots of ideas of things they could do:  play cards, start a band, make a smoothie, read books, etc.  Bear does NOT want to do anything except sleep.  Duck is not willing to give up so easily.  Will Bear every get to sleep?  Hilarious, funny book perfect for bedtime.

Text:  4 Buckeye leaves
Illustrations:  4 Buckeye leaves

Duck to the Rescue by John Himmelman

Pigs…..chickens…..cows…..and now…..DUCK to the RESCUE!  In John Himmelman's latest book from the Greenstalk farm duck will be the animal to save the day!  From fear of the dark to filling the need for a sitter, Duck swoops in and saves the day - sort of.  Funny illustrations keep kids entertaining and with each page the guess of how Duck will help out, or not, will engage children preschool to early elementary.  As with his other books, this will be a great read aloud for some giggles and fun!

Text:  4 Buckeye leaves
Illustrations:   5 Buckeye leaves

Outfoxed by Mike Twohy

A fox breaks in the henhouse.  The fox grabs a chicken.  The fox runs for home to enjoy his tasty meal.  OR does he?  Instead of a tasty chicken he finds a DUCK in his pocket.  He is NOT happy about this.  The smart duck, being quick on his webbed feet, works to convince the fox that he is in fact a dog.  Well, the fox does NOT want a dog near him and soon takes him back to the farm.  All is well.....or is it?  Clever book which older kids will enjoy as an example of "being outfoxed"! 

Text:  5 Buckeye leaves

Illustrations:  4 Buckeye leaves