Tag Archives: Author & Illustrator

“Found,” by Sam Usher

                            What They Discovered! They found it!  A little boy and his grandfather went to the beach and found a tide pool that they explored.  With a … Continue reading

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“Oops! Rabbit,” by Jo Ham

No, Rabbit! Come along on the adventures of a mischievous rabbit.  Shown in a variety of situations, he is either causing, or in, trouble.  The author both wrote and illustrated the story.  The rabbit is shown doing some very bad … Continue reading

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“Ten in the Bed” by Penny Dale

Roll Over! This is a new version of a classic nursery rhyme.  In this edition, ten very different animal friends join a little boy in his bed.  In this one, the little one in the bed does tell them all … Continue reading

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“Kitty & Cat: Opposites Attract” by Mirka Hokkanen

A New Family Member! When an older grumpy cat, suddenly has a kitten come live with him, all kinds of things happen.  The kitten’s high energy keeps the older one on his toes—when he can stay awake, that is! As … Continue reading

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“My Dog Just Speaks Spanish” by Andrea Caceres

  Andrea Caceres Illustrator  Potato, Potahto! Aurora is a little girl who has a problem.  She has learned to speak English after moving to the United States, but her dog, Nena, will only speak Spanish.  Whenever she calls her, or … Continue reading

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“Well Done Mommy Penguin” by Chris Haughton

Penguin Carry Out! From a distance, Daddy Penguin and Little Penguin watch Mommy Penguin as she gets dinner.  While gliding through the water looking for fish, she waves her wing at Little Penguin.  Despite the fish being really fast, Mommy … Continue reading

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“Splash” by Leslie Patricelli

A Day at the Sea Shore! Join two friends that have an adventure when they spend a day at the beach.  The two have a really good time playing, walking in the water, eating snacks and running from the waves. … Continue reading

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“Sheepish (Wolf Under Cover)” by Helen Yoon

                      A Change of Menu! The Big Bad Wolf dreams of having sheep for dinner.  Join him as he decides the way to do that will be to disguise himself, … Continue reading

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“Wakey Birds” by Maddie Frost

                      Will they ever sleep? Calling Mr. Sandman! Poor Wakey Bird can’t go to sleep.  Even the official sleep helpers, the Soothing Shushers and the Go-to-Sleep Leapers cannot get her … Continue reading

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“Dasher” by Matt Tavares, Author & Illustrator

Santa’s First Reindeer! How did Santa Claus come to have reindeer pulling his sleigh?  He didn’t always have reindeer.  In this story, we learn that originally the jolly old elf had a horse, Silverbell.   Dasher and her family lived a … Continue reading

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