Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Two Story Times Left!

Splashing through his swampy home, Solomon is looking for fun but nobody wants to play-until a ruckus breaks out that catches even lonely Solomon by surprise, Solomon Crocodile by Catherine Rayner.

What happens when a little boy who lives near the ocean dreams of tall mountains to climb, wide open fields to run through, dusty boots to stomp, and a pony for a best friend? He becomes Tex, a rugged little cowboy with a great big job, Tex by Dorie McCullough Lawson.

What do dogs do all day? Sure, they go for walks, eat, and take naps. But that's not all...Take a look inside for a sneak peek at their secret lives, Bow Wow: A Day in the Life of Dogs by Judy Reinen.

Which animal's front teeth have a hard orange coating to keep them sharp? Which animal is nicknamed "toothwalker"? Try to guess the names of seven fascinating animals by looking at their teeth, Whose Teeth Are These? by Wayne Lynch.


Little Critter has a bad dream. Turning himself into a scary, disagreeable monster who won't go to school or take a bath or eat anything but fudge pops and pizza, Little Critter discovers that his family has decided to go away and leave him alone. Trapped in a lonely dream, Little Critter has to make a choice, What A Bad Dream by Mercer Mayer.
Today we made bird feeders using ice cream cones, peanut butter, bird seed, cheerios, and pipe cleaners. It was a little messy, but messy fun! We only have two story times left, but lots of fun and books are still on the way.

-Carol