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I'm a Tiger Too
Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick (2002), 32 pages
Illustrated by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick
Audience: Preschool - Preschool
Category: Picture Books
A young boy wants to pretend to be a tiger, a wolf, and a sailor, however his cat, dog, and fish all run away from the games, leaving the young boy without a friend. When a new boy moves in next door, the young boy finds a new friend with whom he can play tigers.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/28/2009
ISBN-10: 0761314989
ISBN-13: 9780761314981
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I, Doko: The Tale of a Basket
Ed Young (2004), 32 pages
Illustrated by Ed Young
Audience: Preschool - 3rd Grade
In the story, 'I, Doko: The Tale of a Basket' by Ed Young, the author chronicles the life of a family witnessed by Doko, the family basket. Doko, has been an integral part of all the monumental events in this family's life spanning many generations. In this 'simple fable' a small child reminds his family, and the reader, of the preciousness of life.
Similar authors: Demi; Ann Kirn; Shirin Yim Bridges
Similar books: Beauty, Her Basket by Sandra Belton;
Circle Unbroken; The Story of a Basket and Its People by Margot Theis Raven;
Ruby's Wish by Shirin Yim Bridges;
The Greatest Treasure by Demi
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/15/2011
ISBN-10: 0399236252
ISBN-13: 9780399236259
If I Built a Car
Chris Van Dusen (2005), 32 pages
Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
Audience: K - 2nd Grade
Jack has designed his ultimate fantasy car. It comes with a couch, an instant snack bar, and a robot pilot. It can cruise over water, take off into the air, and it even has its own pool. This story of one boy's creation of a futuristic car is told in rhyme.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 7/6/2009
ISBN-10: 0525474005
ISBN-13: 9780525474005
If You're Happy And You Know It
James Warhola (2007), 32 pages
Illustrated by James Warhola
Audience: Preschool - Preschool
This book illustrates the popular song 'If You're Happy and You Know It' with colorful jungle creatures. Animals express their happiness through scratching their fur, giving a roar, flapping their wings and other movements. This is a good book to use as a framework for a wiggle break with a restless young person.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/28/2009
ISBN-10: 0439727669
ISBN-13: 9780439727662
Imogene's Last Stand
Candace Fleming (2009), 40 pages
Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
Audience: K - 3rd Grade
Category: Picture Books
Spunky heroine Imogene has loved history since she could talk. When she discovers her town's historical society in disrepair, she takes it upon herself to clean up the structure in hopes of sharing her interest with the other townsfolk. This building, however, is slated to be torn down to make room for a shoelace factory. Recalling her favorite historical figures as role models she decides to fight the demolition using their immortal slogans. As the bull dozers arrive, she locks herself to the front porch proclaiming: Heck No, we won't go! But will that be enough to save her favorite building?
Awards nominated: Monarch Award Nominee 2012
Reviewed by: ewl
Date read: 3/11/2011
ISBN-10: 0375936076
ISBN-13: 9780375936074
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