Book Bites
May 03 Book Bites - May 2012
HCPL Book Reviews – May 2012 Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Whoa, Baby, Whoa! by Grace Nichols Baby’s exploring the kitchen, finding out what things taste like, making a splash in the bathtub, ready to try everything! “Whoa, baby, whoa!” say the members of Baby’s family. They aren’t sure Baby is big enough to be so adventurous. Five Minutes’ Peace by Jill Murphy All Mrs. Large wants is five minutes’ peace from | read more…
Apr 01 Book Bites -- April 2012
HCPL Book Reviews — April 2012 Earth Day Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Right Where You Are Now by Lisa Montierth Two young children take an imaginative journey around the world and into the past, visiting flowing rivers of lava and early American tribes. Deep Sea Dive by Salina Yoon Learn about deep-sea creatures while exploring the underwater world. By lifting the flaps, you’ll get a close-up glimpse of sharks, puffer fish | read more…
Mar 01 Book Bites -- March 2012
HCPL Book Reviews — February 2012 Toddlers (Ages 1 – 3) Moo Cow Kaboom! by Thacher Hurd One night, while the pigs and chickens are sound asleep—KABOOM!—Farmer George’s Moo Cow disappears! A low-down Space Cowboy has whisked her off to a galaxy far, far away. What’s this sweet cow to do now, forced to become the Wild Beast Earthling Moo Cow at the Inter-Galactic Rodeo? Get ready for Thacher Hurd’s | read more…
Feb 01 Book Bites -- February 2012
HCPL Book Reviews — February 2012 Toddlers (Ages 1 – 3) Peekaboo Morning by Rachel Isadora A toddler plays a game of peekaboo, and you’re invited to play too. Isadora’s brilliant, joyful pastel illustrations will delight babies with their cozy depictions of people, toys, and animals. Baby Dance by Ann Taylor While Mama is napping on the sofa, Father comforts his baby daughter, and soon they are dancing and singing | read more…
Jan 01 Book Bites -- January 2012
HCPL Book Reviews — January 2012 Toddlers (Ages 1 – 3) Blue Chicken by Deborah Freedman In this deceptively simple picture book, author-illustrator Deborah Freedman has created an irresistible character that springs to life and wreaks havoc in a farmyard with a pot of blue paint. The innocent chicken just wants to help, but things get worse and worse (and bluer and bluer) the more she tries. Job Site by | read more…
Dec 01 Book Bites -- December 2011
HCPL Book Reviews — November 2011 Toddlers (Ages 1 – 3) Little Bunny and the Magic Christmas Tree by David Martin Little Bunny is tired of being the smallest bunny around, but thanks to some Christmas magic and an enchanted tree, he gets teenier still—and has a “big” adventure. Dewey’s Christmas at the Library by Vicki Myron and Bret Witter After finding a red ball of yarn, Dewey the cat | read more…
Nov 01 Book Bites -- November 2011
HCPL Book Reviews — November 2011 Toddlers (Ages 1 – 3) Big Brothers Don’t Take Naps by Louise Borden Little brother Nick lists all the wonderful things his big brother does with him, preparing him to greet the new baby in the family. Woof Meow Tweet-Tweet by Cecile Boyer This book presents a humorous account of the differences between dogs, cats, and birds, detailing the sounds they make, how they | read more…
Sep 30 Book Bites -- October 2011
HCPL Book Reviews — October 2011 h3. Toddlers (Ages 1 – 3) Tweak Tweak by Eve Bunting Mama Elephant advises Little Elephant to “tweak twice” by pulling on her tail if she has any questions while they go for a walk. Little Elephant has plenty of questions – about a monkey, a frog, a songbird, a crocodile, and elephants too. In the Meadow by Yukiko Kato A little girl hears | read more…
Sep 01 Book Bites -- September 2011
HCPL Book Reviews, September 2011 — Special Needs Theme h3. Toddlers (Ages 1 – 3) Mama Zooms • by Jane Cowen-Fletcher A toddler’s wonderful mama takes him zooming everywhere with her, because her wheelchair is a zooming machine. I Can, Can You? • by Marjorie W. Pitzer Babies and toddlers with Down syndrome are shown happily and proudly engaged in activities like feeding themselves, playing with blocks, and swimming. Word | read more…
Jul 29 Book Bites -- August 2011
Kids’ Reviews from the HCPL Summer Reading Program Toddlers (Ages 1 – 3) Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? • by Eric Carle Aryan says… I like that at the end of the book it teaches you the names of animal babies, parents, and groups. Can I Help? • by Marilyn Janovitz Harper says… This was a perfect book to read to my toddler just before naptime. She loves | read more…
