You know how busy Ms. Travis always is during tornadoes and hurricanes! We're not sure if we're going to open Monday, so keep your books and your powder dry, and stay safe!
B o o k s Mammoth in the Fridge by Michael Escoffier. The parents are horrified to discover a whoolly mammoth in their fridge one morning. They call the fire dept., but when the mammoth escapes and runs up a tree, they leave. Turns out their daughter is in cahoots with the beast. PIRATE'S PERFECT PET by Beth Ferry. Alas, I forgot to wear my pirate hat, but this was one still a big hit with the kids. Skip the note from Mom and get right into the action, the progression from farm to zoo to pet store. Prop: Pirate's hat and sword. An Octopus Followed Me Hom e by Dan Yaccarino. And that's a bad thing? Maybe to Dad. My Rhinoceros by John Agee. His new pet rhino is just as sluggish as he looks, so the boy's a bit disappointed. Until he discovers he can fly . Prop: Bubble wrap for the popping noise. HOW DO DINOSAURS CHOOSE THEIR PETS by Jane Yolen, who just can't miss with this series. Dino Pets by Lynn Plourde. Lush illustrations, s...
Pooh's tales are a bit long for the average bunch of three year olds, and the Berenstains are.... well, they aren't wearing well with me. But by all means take them off the shelf and let them take a bow today. B o o k s Polar Bear's Underwear by tupera tupera. Quite perfect. Don't forget, mouse and polar bear voices. And then let the kids guess a little about the underwear. They got the rabbit's carrot underwear right. (Not all are wearing underwear yet, so I didn't belabor that point, but I did mention it.) P l a y Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Bill Martin. I used the figures from kizclub and strung them up on my storytime clothesline. The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach. (Actually a supercute dog ate your sandwich -- surprise ending. VERY IMPORTANT: Read the book in a gruff dog's voice. This is so important you should put a sticky on it to remind yourself. Remember: lying dog voice. Where's My Teddy ? by Jez Al...
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