Picture Book Review: The Glow Show

Glow loves his shine; he twirls loving the effect. Everyone loves him, his fans are everywhere. Glow doesn't have friends; he doesn't need them. In fact, he wants even more fans. He leaves home, but things don't go according to plan. 

This is a sweet story about being unique. It's not all it's cracked up to be and sometimes, it's great to be just like everyone else too. I liked the friendships in this book. Everyone needs friends, whether they realize it or not. The squid facts at the end of the book are fantastic.

* Book sent for review 

 

Picture Book Review: Beach and Ocean Books

Just a few ocean and beach picture books that came into the library recently

A lovely illustrated wordless picture book about a day at the beach for one family. Together they build a sandcastle, but the sandcastle doesn't always stay. 

Problem solving and determination plus cooperation make this one a fun family read.

During a trip to the ocean floor in a submarine, one student lingers and gets left behind. This student takes a bunch of pictures with sea creatures and has a marvelous time until the submarine shows up to collect them.

Another almost wordless picture book with great illustrations about finding a new friend and discovering an old city. Very cool!

The seagull is very good at snatching food from people at the beach - until a crab comes along. All of a sudden seagull has lost his mojo. Can he work with crab to find a solution?

A funny problem-solving book about working together and yummy food! 

Kids Summer Reading (4): Books for Summer

The last three weeks, I've talked about programs. 

This week is all about books.

There's a wide range here:

Ocean Animals and Ocean Life

Climate Change 

Ocean Craft Books

 I usually spend the year stocking up on books for the summer's theme. Here are some I'm planning to purchase. 

Nonfiction:

 

 

 

 

Picture Books:

 

 

 

Fiction:

 

Graphic Novels:

 

Board Books:

What's on your radar for summer reading themed books?

ps. Stay tuned for next week when we talk about TEEN Summer Reading.