Something Old: One, Two, Three! by Sandra Boynton- Sandra Boynton's work is much more than the bright illustrations and simple texts that have been enjoyed by the youngest of listeners for years. For her books also include an element of humor that, like in One, Two, Three! transforms what could easily have become an ordinary board book into something far more extraordinary.
Something New: Day Dreamers: A Journey of Imagination by Emily Winfield Martin- In this delightful new story, the idea of day dreams focuses not only on children exploring their own imaginations; but also, on the figments of their imaginations that are just waiting to be discovered. And Emily Winfield Martin highlights both of these concepts through her illustrations that contain the whimsy and excitement of the most fantastic day dreams, leaving readers anxious to embark on their very own Journey of Imagination.
Something Borrowed: Ten on the Sled by Kim Norman; illustrated by Liza Woodruff- Kim Norman's I Know a Wee Piggy was an amusing adaptation to the well-known, "I Know an Old Lady;" and, Ten on the Sled is an equally entertaining adaption, set to the tune of the popular children's song, "Ten on the Bed." Norman's rhythmic text, combined with Woodruff's amusing illustrations, makes for an energetic and interactive read-aloud.
Something Blue: Goodnight Little One by Margaret Wise Brown; illustrated by Rebecca Elliott- The gentleness and tranquility of Elliott's art in Goodnight Little One is amazingly similar to Felicia Bond's illustrations in Big Red Barn-- also a treasure of the beloved Margaret Wise Brown. And, like Big Red Barn, this beautifully illustrated bedtime story is bound to bring sleepy-time images to your sleepy head.
