Picture Book Review

 Something Old: It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler; illustrated by Roger Bollen- It's Not Easy Being a Bunny is a classic tale of the main character questioning who they are and where they belong. In this story, that quest for belonging takes readers many interesting places: living with bears, beavers, birds, and even...skunks. But, P.J. Funnybunny discovers, as readers will as well, that where he really belongs is...at home, being himself. 

 Something New: Oliver and his Alligator by Paul Schmid- Starting school can be a little scary; so, if you're not feeling brave, what better idea than to bring an alligator to school! (You know, "just in case things get rough"). In Oliver and his Alligator, Paul Schmid has once again created a character readers will admire, and a story readers will adore.

 Something Borrowed: All the Seasons of the Year by Deborah Lee Rose; illustrated by Kay Chorao- From steamy summer days, to crisp autumn nights, this story illustrates the beauty of each season, and it provides a reminder as to how much our little ones change and grow throughout All the Seasons of the Year. 

Something Blue: Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds- Sky Color is a story that celebrates thinking outside the box, and young Marisol is urged to do just that when she volunteers to paint the sky for her school mural but finds that the paint box is without the color blue. With no blue, how can she complete her project? Of course, for an artist like Marisol, her creativity shines through in the end as she begins to dream, see, and create what truly is Sky Color.