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Emperor's New Clothes
Marcus Sedgwick (2004), 32 pages
Illustrated by Alison Jay
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
This rhythmic, rhyming version of the classic story of the emperor whose vanity leads to a very embarrassing situation makes a fun read-aloud choice. In this retelling, the emperor is a lion. The tailors whose trick is the emperor's undressing are weasels. With rich details and a crackle finish, the illustrations add depth and humor to the tale.
Reviewed by: emc
Date read: 7/26/2010
ISBN-10: 0811845699
ISBN-13: 9780811845694
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An old emperor who loves flowers announces that the child to show the best results from planting the flower seeds he distributes will be his successor. Children flock to the emperor to get their special seeds, including Ping. When Ping receives his flower seed, he tries everything he can, but it will not grow. What will Ping do when everyone around him is growing beautiful flowers, and all he has is an empty pot?
Reviewed by: emc
Date read: 7/16/2010
ISBN-10: 0805012176
ISBN-13: 9780805012170
Where do monsters go when they need their hair trimmed, or a shave and a scare cut? Once a month, a small boy opens up his dad's barber shop after midnight for an assortment of monster clients. Whether using scissors, clippers, or weed whackers, the boy has them looking their frightful best in no time. The illustrations are cute and the monsters not too scary in this amusing picture book.
Awards nominated: 2013 Monarch Nominee
Reviewed by: msp
Date read: 3/2/2012
ISBN-13: 9780802788191
Fall Is For Friends
Suzy Spafford (2003), 32 pages
Illustrated by Suzy Spafford
Audience: Preschool - 1st Grade
Suzy Ducken loves jumping in piles of fall leaves with her friend Emily Marmot. Tired of waiting for the leaves to come down, they try to inspire the trees to drop their leaves. Finally, the leaves come down!
Reviewed by: msp
Date read: 7/13/2009
ISBN-10: 0439401852
ISBN-13: 9780439401852
Falling for Rapunzel
Leah Wilcox (2003), 32 pages
Illustrated by Lydia Monks
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
One day a brave prince is riding by a tower when he hears the crying of fair Rapunzel. He asks Rapunzel as loudly as possible, 'Rapunzel, Rapunzel throw down your hair!' However, Rapunzel can't quite make out what he is saying. He is surprised by what comes down, but she thought he said her underwear. Rapunzel doesn't need to be rescued: she was only upset that she couldn't get her hair quite the way she wanted it. However, she keeps misunderstanding the prince, but willingly throws down whatever she thinks he has asked for, including dirty socks instead of curly locks, a cantaloupe instead of a piece of rope, and more. However, Rapunzel's faulty hearing makes for a happy ending. Read 'Falling for Rapunzel' to find out what happens!
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 6/29/2009
ISBN-10: 0399237941
ISBN-13: 9780399237942
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