This is one of the books I discovered while in Hyannis doing a show.  This book follows a little girl who finds some old potatoes in a cabinet.  The potatoes have started to sprout and look weird - but unlike what I usually do (which is say “gross” and then throw them away) the girl and her father plant the potatoes.  Then, they watch as the potatoes grow and provide new food!  It’s a wonderful story to share! 

I was given this book one year from a school I frequented monthly.  I enjoy seeing the same group of children month after month.  These are the kids who I usually get to have the most fun with.  I try out new things and practice rarely done songs and such for the kids I see on a regular basis.  The school that gave me this is no longer around - which is always sad to me - but at least I have this great book as a memento.  My favorite “silly dilly” song?  He’s got the Whole Beach in his Pants.  I find it hilarious!

This is one of the books that I loved bringing out in my classroom. It has a great rhythm and a fantastic message. I liked having my kids sing along with me as we talked about the differences and the similarities of people.  “Curly Hair, Straight Hair, different Mmm-Hmm - but the same Uh-Huh! How perfectly remarkably strange!”  I’m doing that from memory - so it may not be word for word - but it’s the idea…  I cannot recommend this book enough!

I found this book on my recent trip to South Hadley and the Gaylord Library.  I liked the idea right away - an infant keeps a diary of the first few moments of life - and talks highly of her big sister.  Much like when I watch my daughter as she stares intently at something that has caught her attention, you would give anything to know what she is thinking.  It’s like a G version of Look Who’s Talking… I love that movie…

I forgot to do an April Book of the Month - sorry - but May’s book is an oldie but goody, one that my little girl has enjoyed many times recently - it’s Jamberry! I know many of you out there know this book very well - so I don’t have to explain it’s appeal, but if you’ve never read this book, do yourself a favor and find this book! Read and enjoy every berry-licious page! Enjoy the beautiful illustrations! And, most important, enjoy this great book over and over again!

I love books that send a message - but sometimes you just want a silly book that makes you laugh.  This is certainly one of them!  See what the poor woman does - who is married to someone who snores like a train, a tea pot, and earthquake and more!  I also really enjoyed the Author’s website - visit it by clicking on the name above!

I like books with a message - but even better when the message is more than just for kids.  This is one of those stories.  Basically, a teacher learns that his rule of NEVER be late for school is easy to say - but not as easy to follow.  The best part of this book is watching as the teacher keeps missing his transportation… a great, funny book that can teach everyone a good lesson!

I almost forgot to post a new book!  That would have been a shame! This is one of those simple, but wonderful books that really benefit when you use voices for the 2 different characters. It’s a conversation between 2 young kids - one looking for a friend - the other offering his services! It’s funny and captures a great moment between 2 children.

This book is actually a perfect winter time book - even though it says autumn in the title - this book follows a bear as he gets ready for his winter slumber.  I love every picture and every word in this book - it’s a gem that should be in every one’s library.  Jim Arnosky has written two of my very favorite books - but this one tops the list.  Check it out today

I was reminded of this book this past week by a friend who told me that, after I recommended this book to her for her son, she read it all the time to him. He loves the pictures and how each page has something large, cool, and sometimes scary! Jenkins illustrations are perfect to capture any kids imagination - make sure that you check out his webpage by clicking on his name above. He has a website that helps journey through his books in a new, magical way!