Fall Into Delightful Reading

Asch, Frank Monsieur Saguette and His Baguette

A delightful tale of a man and his crusty, tasty baguette. Many adventures await them on the trek home even a daring rescue!

Bannerman, Helen The Story of Little Black Sambo JP

Illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Christopher Bing, this is a beautifully

rendered tribute to the original story. However, the racial slurs are missing now

and the story is of a beautiful, clever boy, a proud African. Truly a delight to

behold and a joy to read a beloved story.

Brunhoff, Laurent De Babar’s Museum of Art JP

This book is a perfect introduction to a tour of art masterpieces as Celeste

and Babar open a new art museum for their family and friends. Combine

it with a book on works of art and you’ll have a fun learning experience!

Cook, Sally Good Night Pillow Fight JP

Kids do everything to keep from going to sleep. Parents do everything to

get the kids to go to sleep. Lively illustrations carry you quickly through to

a final “Off with the light. Good night.”

Cooper, Elisha Magic Thinks Big JP

Can you guess what a cat might imagine? A cat who dreams away the day

lazily while traveling many places in his mind’s eye. Should he go out, go

inside or stay put?

Freeman, Don Manuelo the Playing Mantis JP

A delightful story from the author of the beloved Corduroy, about a little mantis

who would love to be able to play beautiful music.

Hassett, John and Ann Mouse in the House JP

A fun read aloud that will have everyone howling with laughter. Nana cannot have a mouse in the house so the family gets a successor…..then another one…..then another one…..from an owl to an elephant. What will

Poor Nana do? Read and find out.

Henkes, Kevin Kitten’s First Full Moon JP

Kitten sees a big bowl of milk in the sky. Will he ever catch it and drink it all up?

Follow her on her adventurous chase of the full moon. A delight.

Holwitz, Peter Stick Kid JP

A great book for sharing with your child. How a parent looks at his little one

growing and changing through the years. A lovely ode to parenthood.

Horacek, Petr When the Moon Smiled JP

A beautiful bedtime counting book which will bring ooh’s and aah’s

as you count the stars with your little one.

Lobel, Anita Potatoes, Potatoes JP

A powerful and beautifully illustrated story of how a Mother’s love and

potatoes ended a war between two brothers and the east and the west.

Luthardt, Kevin Larabee JP

Do dogs get mail? Poor Larrabee, who helps the mailman deliver letters, wishes

he could get a letter. Will his dream come true?

Raven, Margot Theis Circle Unbroken JP

Beautifully told tale of how sweetgrass baskets came to be made in America in

the coastal Lowcountry of South Carolina. Contains facts in back about the

baskets.

Spinelli, Eileen While You Are Away JP

A very special book written for those who have loved ones far away in the

military. Beautifully done.

Uegaki, Chiere Suki’s Kimono JP

Suki insists on wearing her kimono on her first day of school. Will all the

children laugh at her? See how Suki conquers the day.

Wilcox, Leah Falling for Rapunzel JP

A hilarious retelling of the fairy tale. You’ll double over laughing as you watch the prince make repeated tries to free Rapunzel.

Wilhelm, Hans Anook The Snow Princess JP

An enchanting story, inspired by KING LEAR about family loyalty and

sibling rivalry in which the bullied and teased Anook wins in the end.

Willems, Mo Time to Pee! JP

The author of DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! has outdone himself with one of the best potty training books ever. It really gets to the point

briefly and with humor. Kids and grownups alike will love this one.

Westlake Porter Public Library

Youth Services Dept.

27333 Center Ridge Rd.

Westlake, OH 44145

Ph. (440) 250-5471

e-mail – youth.services@westlakelibrary.org