Something Old: Corduroy by Don Freeman- Of all the bears that appear in picture books, there is no match for charming little Corduroy.There is also no match for Don Freeman's portrayal of the wonderful amusement that fills childhood, in which his words and art share the delight that one special toy can bring to a child's life.
Something New: The Nowhere Box by Sam Zuppardi- When one little boy needs to escape his even littler brothers, where is he to go? Well, in this story the perfect place to be is...Nowhere! The adventure that Sam Zuppardi has created wonderfully shows how Nowhere can be "amazing!...magnificent!...and stupendous!" But, after awhile, Nowhere can also be lonely. And that's when it is the perfect time to hop in The Nowhere Box and..."set a course for home."
Something Borrowed: Hilda Must Be Dancing by Karma Wilson; illustrated by Suzanne Watts- With vibrant illustrations and fun, rhythmic verses, Hilda Must Be Dancing is bursting with energy! It is an amusing tale that is sure to bring smiles and laughter to story time.
Something Blue: The Museum by Susan Verde; illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds- Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds' collaboration is a great introduction to famous works of art. And although the text is a bit uneven, Reynolds' art has wonderful fluidity throughout, in which he shows the many emotions that can arise while visiting The Museum.
