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Chicks and Salsa
Aaron Reynolds (2005), 32 pages
Illustrated by Paulette Bogan
Audience: Preschool - 3rd Grade
Category: Picture Books
It all starts when the chickens decide they are tired of chicken feed. Rooster is inspired while watching a cooking show with the farmer's wife. He leads the chickens on a raid into the farmer's garden, followed by the ducks, and then the pigs. When southwestern cooking catches on in the farmer's kitchen, Rooster must come up with a new plan. But where does the nacho cheese sauce come from? Do you know?
Reviewed by: djd
Date read: 5/19/2009
ISBN-10: 158234972X
ISBN-13: 9781582349725
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Chicks Run Wild
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen (2011), 32 pages
Illustrated by Ward Jenkins
Audience: Preschool - Preschool
This fun, rhyming tale of chicks who just can't settle down for bed (they 'run wild' every time Mama leaves) is full of action and rhythm. Great for reading aloud, listeners will love it when Mama joins in the fun. 'In a squall of fluffy feathers, all the fowl sashay together. Mama shows them how to prance and how to do the chicken dance.' Mama's trick works, and the chicks are finally so sleepy that they have no choice but to say goodnight.
Reviewed by: emc
Date read: 7/27/2011
ISBN-10: 1442406739
ISBN-13: 9781442406735
A child flies a sailboat to a lush island where he meets five cinder-eyed wildcats. As night time falls, they begin to play together, and all the fish emerge from the sea to cavort with the boy and the cats. Each page is filled with action as the creatures swirl about in the air. Many gorgeous illustrations portray play and movement, until morning comes as the creatures return to the sea. Then all is quiet, and the boy returns in his boat as the cinder-eyed cats give him an affectionate goodbye. The story is reminiscent of Where the Wild Things Are, but with less defiance, and more grace, mystery, and play.
Reviewed by: emc
Date read: 2/26/2010
ISBN-10: 0517708973
ISBN-13: 9780517708972
Circle Song
Diana Engel (1999), 28 pages
Illustrated by Diana Engel
Audience: Preschool - Preschool
Category: Picture Books
A gentle, bedtime rhyme, this book follows dad and baby as they note a number of circles (the circle of arms for a hug, the moon shape of a circle) in a loving bedtime routine. Follow the father and baby through this soothing, circle-themed picture book, ending with the child peacefully asleep.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/28/2009
ISBN-10: 0761450408
ISBN-13: 9780761450405
Circus Ship
Chris Van Dusen (2009), 32 pages
Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
In this rhyming tale filled with vivid, expressive illustrations, fifteen circus animals are traveling by ship with their ill-tempered owner when the ship crashes in a storm. The animals surface on an island, where the residents are shocked and skeptical of the animals until an emergency proves their value. When the mean owner wants the animals back, how will the townspeople hide them? This is a fun read, full of bright, playful illustrations.
Awards nominated: 2013 Monarch Nominee
Reviewed by: emc
Date read: 3/30/2012
ISBN-13: 9780763630904
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