In a crowded public pool, a chance encounter between two children leads to a wondrous and unforgettable flight of imagination.
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Thank You and Good Night by Patrick McDonnell
This savvily titled bedtime book is a timely reminder to celebrate the good and happy things that happen, rather than brood on the bad.
The Whisper by Pamela Zagarenski and The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg
Good picture books ought not to have an upper age limit, since they usually have something to offer to everyone — and these two extraordinary picture books prove my point. I’ve always been fascinated by the genesis of stories, and if you read enough author interviews, you’ll probably reach the conclusion that stories can grow from the darnedest things, and there’s no telling where each spark may lead.
Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs and Harry and the Snow King by Ian Whybrow and Adrian Reynolds
If you have a little dino lover, you might want to check out Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs
Once Upon a Balloon by Bree Galbraith and Isabelle Malenfant
There’s something about balloons that just spells fun; more so if they’re helium-filled and seem to take on a life of their own — almost like ephemeral pets threatening to escape as soon as you loosen your grip on their flimsy leashes. Then again, watching them float away to an unknown destination is part of the magic, isn’t it?
Ten Rules of Being a Superhero by Deb Pilutti
With the proliferation of the Marvel/DC Comics-produced movies and cartoons, various forms of character merchandising, and most importantly, peer influence, you can’t blame a kid for aspiring to be a superhero too. But even superheroes have rules to follow, and who better to guide them than the awesome twosome of Lava Boy and Captain Magma?
Andrew Henry’s Meadow by Doris Burn
Some books are just pure magic from beginning to end, and Andrew Henry’s Meadow
Christina Katerina and the Box by Patricia Lee Gauch and Doris Burn
Like most kids, Christina Katerina loves all kinds of boxes. So when her family buys a new refrigerator, she immediately claims the large cardboard box that is discarded as her own.
Two Books for Spunky, Imaginative Girls
Get to know two amazingly spirited little girls in these two sparkling picture books: This Is Sadie
Where You Came From by Sara O’Leary and Julie Morstad
Like most kids, Henry has lots of questions. And, like most kids, one question that is often on his mind is: “Where did I come from?”
