This is a gentle retelling of Aesop's Fable of how a little mouse is capable of helping, 'the King of the Jungle'- showing young readers that it is the size of your heart that is important.

Similar books: The Boy Who Cried Wolf by Mair Mackinnon; The Rabbit and the Turtle: Aesop's Fables by Eric Carle; There's a Wolf at the Door by Zoe B. Alley

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/15/2009

ISBN-10: 067998674X

ISBN-13: 9780679986744

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Have you ever heard of a lion named Shirley Williamson? Shirley's name got her special attention, special accommodations, and special food at the zoo. This fact did not go unnoticed by the other lions, who all had ordinary names and received only ordinary attention. Due to the lions' bad behavior, the zoo's Board of Directors decided to change Shirley's name to Bongo. To make matters worse, they even fired her best friend and zoo keeper, Seymour. Shirley was not going to take this abuse lying down! Read, 'A Lion Named Shirley Williamson' by Bernard Waber to see how Shirley shows Seymour and the Board of Directors how important a name can really be!

Similar authors: Michelle Knudsen; Fred Asch; Don Freeman

Similar books: The Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen; The Lion Who Saw Himself in the Water by Idries Shah; Dandelion by Don Freeman; Willoughby and the Lion by Greg Foley; Norman the Lion by Laura Gates Galvin; Catherine and the Lion by Clare Jarrett

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/13/2011

ISBN-10: 0395809797

ISBN-13: 9780395809792

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Charlie Ashanti, a.k.a. Lionboy, has the ability to speak with all kinds of cats, due to an incident when he was a baby. Not very many people know about it, but this ability becomes invaluable, when he finds that his parents, both scientists, have disappeared from their home in Britain, and Charlie suspects foul play. Through a network of cats, Charlie is able to track the scientists, who have been kidnapped by a nebulous organization called The Corporacy. His journey to rescue them is a page-turning adventure across Europe. Sequels include The Chase and The Truth.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0142402265

ISBN-13: 9780142402269

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Little bunny gets so lonely at night. He decides to sleep at a friend's place. He tries the company of squirrel, skunk, porcupine, bear and owl before he realizes there's nothing like his own comfy bed.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/28/2009

ISBN-10: 0735810699

ISBN-13: 9780735810693

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Little Rat is fascinated with the violinists at the orchestra. Then, Little Rat and Mama Rat come across a group of other young animals playing violins, and Little Rat decides to take lessons. It isn't quite what she expects: her teacher is gruff, her violin makes squawking noises, and she doesn't like to practice. Will Little Rat ever find a way to make beautiful music? This early reader rings true to the experiences a young person may have as a beginning student of music. (Reading Level: 3.5)

Similar books: Little Rat Rides by Bang-Campbell

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 12/30/2010

ISBN-10: 0152053050

ISBN-13: 9780152053055

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