Children's Corner at Moore Library

Dragonflies In Fact and Fiction

2008-09-05T12:06:00.030-05:00

Breen, Steve Stick
E Breen
A young frog with a very long tongue zaps a dragonfly
and gets carried away to New Orleans. He has all kinds of
adventures until he longs for his home. A heron helps out
and soon he is reunited with his mother. Again, he gets
hungry….and find out what happens as he zaps a firefly!
Colorful, detailed illustrations.

Camper, Cathy Bugs Before Time:
Prehistoric Insects and Their Relatives
J 565.7 Camper
Did you know that the prehistoric dragonfly was the largest insect
that ever lived? Did you know their wings measured 30 inches across?
This book will give you an idea of the ancient version of the cockroach
(one kind could grow 6 inches), and I’m guessing it would be exceedingly
difficult to step on a bug that’s as big as your shoe! Also, check out the
gigantic ants, and the ancient millipede called “Arthropleura” that could
reach six feet long! This book presents scientific information is a fun way!
This book would be of interest to a dinosaur lover or aspiring entomologist.

Rodanas, Kristina Dragonfly’s Tale
J 398.21 Rodanas
This legend is based on an ancient Zuni legend.
The Ashiwi people were blessed with plenty of food.
They decided to show off for their neighbors, so they
devised a food fight to show that they had so much food
they could waste it. The Corn Maidens, who were
responsible for the abundance, were not treated well during
a visit and they were also angered at the wasting. Two little
forgotten children save the day with kindness and a hand-fashioned
dragonfly. Beautifully illustrated.

Simon, Hilda The Racer: Speed in the Animal World J 591.1852 Simon
This book discusses 14 of the speedy animals. One chapter covers the dragonfly. I discovered that South American Indians thought they were spirits of the dead and the Japanese believe
they are symbols of victory. I found out that dragonflies can fly at speeds over 30 miles per hour. Check out the information on other “speeders” like the jackrabbit, marlin and sand lizard.
Beautiful illustrations.

Salami In Children's Books

2008-08-29T08:18:00.034-05:00

Levy, Elizabeth
A Hair-Raising Tail
J Mys Levy
After Fletcher, a salami-loving basset hound, is wrongly accused
of eating a pet rabbit, he and his sidekick, Jasper the flea, must find
the true culprit before Fletcher is sent back to the dog pound.

Pinkwater, Daniel Manus
The Worms Of Kukumlima
J Fic Pinkwate
Ronald accompanies his grandfather, the salami snap magnate,
and the world famous explorer Sir Charles Pelicanstein,
on an expedition to Africa to search for the intelligent worms of Kukumlina.

Smath, Jerry
Sammy Salami
E Smath
When chubby cat Sammy Salami's owner Pete goes missing,
Sammy boards a train to look for him, is adopted by a passenger
and has a nice vacation, but he continues to look for Pete.

Winkler, Henry
I Got A “D” In Salami
J Fic Winkler
Antics ensue after Hank throws his report card into a meat grinder.

Puddles In Picture Books

2008-08-25T14:06:00.014-05:00

Ginsburg, Mirra Good Morning, Chick
E Ginsburg
When he tries to imitate a rooster, a newly-hatched chick falls in a puddle.

Kleven, Elisa The Puddle Pail
E Kleven
When his older green brother suggests that he collect things,
Ernst, a young blue crocodile, comes up with an unusual choice: puddles.

Lobel, Arnold Small Pig
ER Lobel
Because the farmer's wife insists on cleaning his mud puddle, a little pig
runs away to the city where he becomes permanently stuck in what he
thought was a mud puddle.

McPhail, David The Puddle
E McPhail
A boy sets out to sail his boat in a puddle and is joined by a frog, a turtle,
an alligator, a pig, and an elephant.

Munsch, Robert N. Mud Puddle
E Munsch
A mud puddle sits waiting to muddy up Jule Ann. Can it be defeated by smelly soap?

Voices In History

2008-08-15T08:39:00.037-05:00

Kay Winters Colonial Voices: Hear Them Speak
J 973.3115 Winters
Right before the Boston Tea Party, voices of the townspeople are speaking of the turbulent times and how these times affected them. Hear the voices of both Patriots and Loyalists. A Basket Trader, a Native American, describes the difficulty of walking between two worlds. The Blacksmith’s Slave speaks of the irony of the talk of freedom---a freedom he would never experience. Historical notes explain the work of colonial occupations such as a milliner, wigmaker, silversmith apprentice and more. A glossary defines some wonderful colonial words like—fripperies, wag-on-the-wall, and whispering sticks. A list of further reading completes this interesting book.

Laura Amy Schlitz Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices From A Medieval Village
J 812.6 Schlitz
These are voices or soliloquies of medieval villagers. Life was portrayed realistically as brutish and harsh. The year depicted was 1255---with all the maggots, lice, and dung thrown in. I totally recommend this book. For me, the most poignant part of the story was the voice of Jack, cruelly labeled by others as “Lack-a-wit Numskull Mooncalf Fool.” Only his sister has faith in him and treats him kindly. One day Jack comforts and aids a disliked boy who is beaten up; and because the boy does not (from that day forth) join in the taunts, Jack comes to consider him a friend. Voices to touch your heart!

Kay Winters Voices of Ancient Egypt
J 932 Winters
The voices of thirteen people of varying occupations during the Old Kingdom are featured. Especially interesting to me were the voices of the pyramid builder, birdnetter, and clothes washer. Women are represented as farmer, weaver, and dancer. The illustrations are very attractive in golden/brown hues. An historical note adds more information on the occupations and a bibliography of sources rounds out the book.

Mary E. Lyons (ed) Feed The Children First: Irish Memories of the Great Hunger
J 941.5081 Feed
The year was 1845; over eight million people lived in Ireland. The Irish farmers’ main crops like barley, oats, and wheat went to pay their landlord’s rent. The Irish farmer family lived on potatoes. A family with four kids ate about five tons of potatoes a year. During this same year, a fungus spread, killing the potato crops. People began to starve. One million Irish died and 1.5 million Irish left Ireland. The voices in this book tore at my heartstrings. This is the tragic story of starvation, poor houses, and soup kitchens—and the hope for the relief efforts. The author’s grandfather was an Irish survivor.

Peaches In Children's Stories

2008-08-06T14:25:00.018-05:00

Choi, Yansook Peach Heaven
E Choi
Puchon, the Korean town where Yangsook lives, is famous for wonderful peaches. One year a rainstorm threatens. Yangsook experiences peaches pouring over rooftops. She sympathizes with the farmers who had worked so hard growing the delicious peaches…then she has an idea! This story is based on the author’s own experiences when Puchon was hit by one of the heaviest rainfalls ever occurring there.

Dahl, Roald James And The Giant Peach
J Fic Dahl
Orphan James must live with his two cruel aunts. He becomes
leader of child size insects he finds in the pit of a giant peach that
somehow grows in his aunts’ backyard.

Kilborne, Sarah S. Peach & Blue
E Kilborne
A frog helps a peach see the world and the peach shows
the frog sights he has never seen before. This is the story
of a very unlikely friendship.

Kimmel, Eric A. Three Sacks Of Truth
E Kimmel
With the aid of a perfect peach, a silver fife, and his own
resources, Petit Jean outwits a dishonest king and
wins the hand of a princess.

Zimelman, Nathan I Will Tell You Of Peach Stone
E Zimelman
An old man and his dog obtain immortality by bringing the gift of the peach from China to the rest of the world.

Non-Fiction Treats

2008-07-31T12:21:00.015-05:00

Buller The Unofficial Official Handbook For Boys

J 031.02 Buller

This book is full of games, facts, activities and things to make. Find out if rats get sweaty, how many words you can write with one pencil, how many meteoroids rain down on earth each day, and if frogs have ears… Find out how to make a worm farm, cool scarecrow, and how to catch a “Hail Mary” pass in football. This book is like potato chips, you can’t stop at one page!

Gill Alaska J979.8 Gill
Alyeska is the Aleut word for the beautiful state called Alaska; it means “the Great Land.” I am bundled up when the thermometer reaches 40, but Alaska can get winter temps of 60 degrees below zero. Find out cool (brrr) facts about the aurora borealis, mushers, the “stinky diaper” flower, and more! Enjoy the poetry and beautiful photographs. Special treats are the Cheechako tips like: Don’t eat yellow snow; Don’t let go of the sled and Stay upwind from whales...

Jackson The Mysterious Universe:
Supernovae, Dark Energy and Black Holes
J 523.84465 Jackson
This book follows scientist Alex Filippenko and his team as they search for supernovae, which are stars that die with a gigantic explosion. He also looks for black holes and studies the effects of dark energy. This book also addresses the ever expanding universe. Dr. Filippenko shows readers science in interesting ways---he sifts grains of sand to demonstrate the vast number of stars which exist and he even dresses up as a black hole. Interesting for those who like to learn more about space. Fine pictures!

Urbigkit
The Shepherd’s Trail
J 636.300976 Urbigkit
Each herd or band of sheep is cared for by one or two sheepherders, employed by the ranch owner. They use herding dogs to sort and move sheep. I didn’t know that sheep are early risers. Professional sheep shearers take only about 3 minutes to shear a sheep. Especially cool is the information on how sheepherders know if any of their sheep are missing.

More Garbage In Children's Books

2008-07-24T11:37:00.036-05:00

I found some more trashy favorites....

Bailey, Linda How Come The Best Clues Are Always In The Garbage?
J Mys Bailey
When a thief steals money from her mom's Garbage Busters project, Stephanie, a sixth grader, identifies herself as "Stevie Diamond, Detective" and sets off to find the culprit.

Burns, Loree Griffin Tracking Trash: Flotsam, Jetsam And
The Science Of Ocean Motion
J 551.462 Burns

This is the story of scientists who track ocean going trash in order to discover how to better protect the environment. Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer is one such scientist. He is considered to be a leading expert on flotsam and jetsam, floating trash that falls or is thrown from ships at sea. Some of his experiments involve tracking sneakers and rubber ducks. For grades 5-8,
this is a well written book, fine for recreational reading or report writing. Photos, charts, and diagrams are an added enrichment. Check out the picture of the litter strewn beach on Kure Atoll, which is a remote, uninhabited Pacific island. Eye-opening!

Erickson, John R. The Garbage Monster From Outer Space
J Fic Erickson
Hank the Cowdog is determined to find out who's behind the series
of garbage barrel raids for which he is being held responsible.

Maass, Robert Garbage
E Maass
An introduction to the problems of waste management
and the various ways we dispose of garbage. Includes tips on recycling.

Odanaka, Barbara Smash! Mash! Crash!
There Goes The Trash!
E Odanaka
Presents a rhyming imitation of all the sights and sounds of
the neighborhood on trash day.

Paulsen, Gary Dunc’s Dump
J Fic Paulsen
Camouflaged as piles of rotting trash, Dunc Culpepper
and his best friend for life Amos Binder are sneaking
around the town dump. Dunc wants to find out who is
polluting the garbage at the dump with hazardous
and toxic waste. Amos just wants to impress Melissa.
Can either of them succeed?

Delightful Garbage In Children's Books

2008-07-18T08:31:00.020-05:00

Armstrong, Jennifer Once Upon A Banana
E Armstrong
Rhyming street signs tell the story of the chaos that

happens when a juggler’s monkey runs away, snatches

a banana and tosses the peel.

Fine, Edith Hope Armando And The Blue Tarp School
E Fine
Armando and his father are trash-pickers in Tijuana, Mexico, but

when Señor David brings his "school"--a blue tarp set down near

the garbage dump--to their neighborhood, Armando's father decides

that he must attend classes and learn. Based on a true story of

David Lynch from New York, who went to Mexico in 1980 to teach

the children living in the colonia of the city dump. This is a wonderful

story of the “magical” interaction between a teacher and the students.

The theme of valuing education runs throughout the story. Heart-warming!

McMullan, Kate I Stink!
E McMullan
Who goes around town eating smelly sneakers,

moldy meatballs, fish heads and more! No wonder

he proudly boasts: “I STINK!” The loud, sassy,

burping garbage truck has kid appeal. A real…trashy….treat!

Zimmerman, Andrea G. Trashy Town
E Zimmerma
Take the route with Mr. Gilly, trash collector, as he

cleans up the whole town.

Nonsense Poems For Children

2008-07-10T11:23:00.020-05:00

Carroll, Lewis Jabberwocky
J 821.8 Carroll
The author's famous poem is given a modern visual
twist as the Jabberwocky becomes a fourteen-fingered,
slam-dunking beast on the basketball court.

Hort, Lenny Tie Your Socks And Clap Your Feet
J 811.54 Hort
A collection of nonsensical poems about dogs that purr,eating soup
with a knife, a baby girl with a mustache, and other silly situations.

Kennedy, X. J. Ghastlies, Goops, & Pincushions
J 811.54 Kennedy
A collection of nonsense poems describing a variety of unlikely
characters and situations.

Lear, Edward The Pelican Chorus And Other Nonsense
E Lear
The fantasy and nonsense of three of Edward Lear’s most famous
poem tales.

Lear, Edward Quangle Wangle’s Hat
J 821 Lear
The Quangle Wangle thought he was isolated at the top of
a tree but his hat attracted a wide range of visitors.

Yolen, Jane How Beastly: A Menagerie Of Nonsense Poems
J 811.54 Yolen
Funny rhymes and pictures show us some beasts that never were!

Wartime Poetry In Children's Books

2008-07-02T14:06:00.033-05:00

Greenfield, Eloise When Horses Ride By: Children In The Times of War
J 811.54 Greenfie
Examines children’s perspectives on war and how it impacts their lives.

Hopkins, Lee Bennett America At War: A Book Of Poems
J 811.0080358 America
Poems dealing with warfare and the emotions stemming from it.
Covers Revolutionary War to IraqWar. Poets include Jane Yolen,
Sara Teasdale, Walt Whitman, Sir Walter Scott and others.
Check out the poems…”Care Package” by Janet Settimo;
“Vocabulary Lesson” by Ann Wagner; and “Front Porch Knitting”
by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater.

Lewis, J. Patrick The Brother’s War
J 811.54 Lewis
Drawn from books, articles, the speeches of Lincoln,
and the letters of Grant and Lee, a historical documentation
of the Civil War uses poetry to bring to life the brutal conflict
that tore America apart.

Meltzer, Milton Hour Of Freedom
J 811.008 Hour
A collection of poems by such authors as Stephen
Vincent Benet, Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes,
and Edna St. Vincent Millay addresses major events
in American history, including the Westward Movement,
slavery, industrialization, and war.

Bad Hair Daze In Children's Books -- Part 2

2008-06-27T10:44:00.031-05:00

Holm, Jennifer Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf
J Fic Holm
Told entirely through notes, grocery receipts, and a vast
array of other items, this story follows Ginny as she accidentally
dyes her hair pink, throws live frogs in class, and loses the
lead role in ballet to her ex-best friend.

Lerner, Harriet Goldhor Franny B. Kranny, There’s A Bird In Your Hair!
E Lerner
Franny B. Kranny refuses to cut her wild hair, despite her family's
insistence, and wears a bird in her hair to a family reunion.

Munsch, Robert Stephanie’s Ponytail
E Munsch
Frustrated because everyday that Stephanie fixes her hair differently,
the class copies her until one day when she declares that she will shave her head!

Robins, Joan Addie’s Bad Day
ER Robins
When Addie gets a haircut she hates, she is too embarassed
to come to her friend Max's birthday party.

Spinner, Stephanie Snake Hair: The Story of Medusa
ER Spinner
Recounts how the Greek hero Perseus vanquishes the serpent-
haired Medusa whose gaze turned people to stone.

Bad Hair Day Books

2008-06-19T14:13:00.019-05:00

You think you've had bad hair days....check these out:

Ditchfield, Christin Cowlick!
E Ditchfie
Do children wake up with bad hair because a nighttime

visiting cow gave them a sloppy kiss on their heads?

Graves, Keith The Unexpectedly Bad Hair Of Barcelona Smith
E Graves
Barcelona Smith is too cautious to even smile for fear of

getting a bug in his teeth, until the day his usually

perfectly coiffed locks rebel and teach him

to let his hair down.

Krosoczka, Jarrett Baghead
E Krosoczk
Josh hides the bad haircut he gave himself by wearing a bag

on his head, until his sister has a better idea.

Lubner, Susan Ruthie Bon Bair, Do Not Go To Bed With Wringing Wet Hair!
E Lubner
After ignoring her mother's warnings, a young girl

goes to bed with wet hair and wakes up with a

surprise on her head.

Palatini, Margie Bedhead

E Palatini

After many unsuccessful attempts to control his unruly hair one morning,

Oliver and his family think that they have solved the problem--until he

gets to school and finds that it is school picture day.

Embarrassing Moments in Children's Books

2008-06-13T08:17:00.029-05:00

Blume Freckle Juice
J Fic Blume
Andrew wants freckles so badly that he buys Sharon's
freckle recipe for fifty cents. Later, homemade freckles
cause him to be teased by others.

Clairday, Robynn Tell Me This Isn’t Happening!
J 152.4 Tell
The author collected stories of kids’ most embarrassing
moments, told in their words. Thrown in are words of
wisdom to deal with those pesky situations we all encounter.

Conrad, Pam Seven Silly Circles
J Fic Conrad
Nicki is embarrassed about the circles left on her face
while playing around with a rubber arrow, but supportive
parents and friends help her forget her problem during the
fun and commotion of a leaf-raking party.

Hopkins, Lee Bennett Oh, No! Where Are My Pants?
J 811.008 H
Poems about embarrassment, shame, fear in those dreary times
when unexpected disasters happen. Check out…”My Brand-New
Bathing Suit”, “Haircut” and “Nightmare”.

Petersen, P. J. I Hate Weddings
J Fic Petersen
When Dan has to meet his new stepfamily and take part
in his father's wedding, he finds that all sorts of horrible
and embarrassing things happen to him. He and his
brothers/sisters have to go with the newlyweds on their
honeymoon.

America In Verse For Children

2008-06-05T11:32:00.021-05:00

Cohn, Amy From Sea To Shining Sea
J 810.8 From
A compilation of more than 140 folk songs, tales, poems,
and stories telling the history of America and reflecting its
multicultural society. Illustrated by award-winning artists.

Hopkins, Lee Bennett My America
J 811.008 Myameric
A collection of poems evocative of seven geographical
regions of the United States, including the Northeast,
Southeast, Great Lakes, Plains, Mountain, Southwest,
and Pacific Coast States.

Meltzer, Milton Hour of Freedom
J 811.008 Hour
A collection of poems by such authors as Stephen Vincent Benet,
Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, and Edna St. Vincent Millay
addresses major events in American history, including the
Westward movement, slavery, industrialization, and war.

Panzer, Nora Celebrate America: In Poetry And Art
J 811.008 Celebrat
A collection of American poetry that celebrates over 200 years
of American life and history as illustrated by fine art from the
collection of the National Museum of American Art.

Siebert, Diane Tour America: A Journey Through Poems and Art
J 811.54 Siebert
Poems and illustrations celebrate some of the unique scenic treasures
of the United States.

Good Sports 2: More Sports Poetry

2008-05-23T15:04:00.031-05:00

Hopkins, Lee Bennett (sel) Sports! Sports! Sports!
ER Sports
A collection of poems celebrating the joy and anguish of
baseball, basketball, football, ice hockey, soccer, skating,
swimming, and running races.

Morrison, Lillian At The Crack Of The Bat: Baseball Poems
J 811.008 At
An illustrated collection of poems, by a variety of authors, about the
game and personalities of baseball.

Morrison, Lillian Slam Dunk: Basketball Poems
J 811. 54 Slam
Enjoy 42 basketball poems from a variety of poets. Several of the poets
are recognizable authors for young people like Jerry Spinelli, Walter Dean
Myers, Richard Peck, and more. Check out these cool poems,
“Last Quarter’s Last Resort,” “The Man They Call Dr. J”, and “A Trash
Can’s All Right For Basketball”.

Smith, Charles R. Hoop Kings: Poems
J 811.6 Smith
A collection of twelve poems that celebrate contemporary
basketball stars, including Shaquille O'Neal, Allen Iverson,
and Kobe Bryant.

Good Sports....Children's Poetry

2008-05-19T09:19:00.008-05:00

Adoff, Arnold Sports Pages
J 811.54 Adoff
Poems about the experiences and feelings of young athletes
involved in various sports.

Mathis, Sharon Bell Red Dog, Blue Fly: Football Poems
E Mathis
The triumphs, tension, and even disappointments of the sport
are captured in poetry.

Prelutsky, Jack Good Sports
J 811.54 Prelutsk
A collection of poems about football, skating,
basketball, karate, and other sports celebrates
the joy of competitive play, teamwork, and the
importance of good sportsmanship.

Smith, Charles R. Hoop Queens
J 811.54 Smith
A collection of twelve poems that celebrate contemporary
women basketball stars, including Yolanda Griffith,
Chamique Holdsclaw, and Natalie Williams.

Riddle Me This...Poems To Solve

2008-05-12T11:38:00.016-05:00

Calmenson, Stephanie What Am I? Very First Riddles
E Calmenso
A collection of easy-to-read riddles in verse about everyday objects.

Lewis, J. Patrick Riddle-Icious
E Lewis
If you love riddles and rhymes, enjoy the fun of solving these
short poems. If you get stuck, don't worry, the pictures
hold clues!

Morrison, Lillian Guess Again! Riddle Poems
J 811.54 Morrison
Presents more than twenty riddle poems about such topics
as nature, pets, food, and play.

Swann, Brian A Basketful Of White Eggs: Riddle Poems
E Swann
Fifteen brief poems, with folk sources in a variety of countries, present riddles to solve which can be answered in the illustrations.

Swenson, May The Complete Poems To Solve
J 811. 54 Swenson
A selection of the author's poetry, largely dealing with nature, which
challenges the reader to guess the subject of each poem or a meaning
not immediately obvious.

Pet Poems

2008-05-01T08:55:00.019-05:00

Hopkins, Lee Bennett (sel) I Am The Cat
J 811.008 I
Twenty four poems showcase the cat. A nice
array of poets are included—William Carlos
Williams, T.S. Eliot, Eleanor Farjeon, and others.
Check out these cool poems..”Cat on the Radiator”
and “The Cat Lady.”

Katz, Susan Oh, Theodore!: Guinea Pig Poems
J 811.54 Katz
Poems about loving and caring for a pet guinea pig.
When Theodore first got home, he had a slow time
getting used to the people and sounds. A boy wins
him over with patience and love. One day, Theodore
gets lost and after being missed by the boy, he
finally makes his presence known.

Nash, Ogden The Tale Of Custard The Dragon
E Nash
In this humorous poem, Custard the cowardly dragon
saves the day when a pirate threatens Belinda and her
pet animals.

Pearson, Susan Who Swallowed Harold?
J 811.54 Pearson
Check out these hilarious poems….”Do Goldfish Pee?”
“Who Swallowed Harold” and “My Turtle’s In The Toilet.”
If you’ve ever owned a pet, you’ll probably relate to these
funny poems.

Woof Woof For Poetry....Dog Verse

2008-04-24T08:46:00.013-05:00

What a cool combination....dogs and poems! Enjoy!

George, Kristine O. Little Dog Poems
J 811.54 George
Here are thirty short poems about Little Dog, as told
by the the little girl who loves him. Little Dog wakes
her up, chases a vacuum cleaner, corners a beetle, and
has a day’s worth of fun with the little girl. Cute illustrations.

Gottfried, Maya Good Dog
J 811.6 Gottfrie
Cute, free flowing poems told in viewpoint of 16 different
dogs. If you’ve ever known a little Chihuahua with a brave heart,
a Pomeranian with poofy hair, or a super faithful Maltese…you
will probably enjoy meeting these very special dogs.

Hopkins, Lee Bennett (sel) A Dog’s Life
J 811.008 D
Twenty three poems celebrate the dog. A wide assortment
of authors are represented, including Karla Kuskin, Carl Sandburg,
Gwendolyn Brooks, and Robert Frost.

Sidman, Joyce Meow Ruff
J 811.54 Sidman
When a dog sneaks out of his house and meets up
with a little white cat left alone on the curb,
an unlikely friendship forms between the two
as a storm begins to brew in the skies above,
in a tale with poetic verse.

Cool New Cats

2008-04-18T08:30:00.006-05:00

Enjoy These New Picture Books:

Cat Jumped In By Tess Weaver
E Weaver
An outdoor cat jumps into a house causing messes

wherever he goes. This story brings out the curiosity

that many cats seem to have. At the end of the story,

he finds his way into someone’s heart.

Sammy Salami By Jerry Smith
E Smith
When Pete was overworked and tired,

he put out a Help Wanted sign. A scrawny cat

appears. Pete names him Sammy Salami because

he really likes to eat salami and he gets to be a nice

rotund cat. Pete leaves Sammy behind when he

goes on vacation and Sammy sets out to find Pete.

Sammy finds himself in adventures and brings

together Pete and a lady named Lolly.

Good Night Nori By Brigitte Weninger
E Weninger
Little Nori the cat can’t sleep so he gets out of bed

to see what his friends are up to. His friends try to

help him with his problem. With the help of his

friends, Nori is finally able to go to sleep.

Nice bedtime story for little ones. A cozy read.

Skippyjon Jones Shape Up
Skippyjon Jones 1-2-3 By Judy Schachner
E Schachne
These two board books feature an active little kitty boy

who in Shape Up, he has all kinds of adventures on shapes;

on 1-2-3, he learns his numbers as he bounces along.

Basic concept books for the very young. The numbers 1-10

in the back are in Spanish and English.