Picture Book Review

 Something Old: Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire- The easy-to-read rhyming text makes Put Me in the Zoo a great read-to-me or beginning-to-read book. And the bright artwork makes for a great story time read in which children can learn to understand their own talents and know that there is always a place where they can be themselves. 

 Something New: Three Bears in a Boat by David Soman- The stunning illustrations of this new book allows readers to be whisked away into the journey of the Three Bears in a Boat as they brave the wilds of the sea in search of a gift for their mama bear. It is a beautiful story throughout;  one that will be enjoyed by young and old alike. 

 Something Borrowed: Love Monster by Rachel Bright- This lovable little monster finds that life in a world filled with cute little things is quite rough for someone like himself--someone whom others most definitely do not consider cute. But, the story is just that...Cute! And adorable, and sweet, and uplifting, as the Love Monster's quest to find someone to love him concludes with a most heartwarming message: that "sometimes...love finds you."

Something Blue: Some Babies Sleep by Cynthia Cotten; illustrated by Paul Tong-From the trees, to the seas, Tong's illustrations show baby animals of all kinds sleepily snuggled in for a good rest. There is a softness to the artwork that is perfect for bedtime, and a sweetness to the images that is able to show the connection that all babies share: that "whether they walk, fly, swim, gallop, or creep, all babies--all babies--all babies sleep."