I recently received a box of new books for the fall list. Are these books the ones that will become classics? Probably not, but here are four of the picture books that caught my eye:
This Baby by Kate Banks: a great book for parents to share with young children when expecting a new baby. Written as a poem, it moves poetically through the wondering of what the new baby will be like. Lots of soft pictures of the mother's belly and toddlers wondering what is to be.
Jack and the beanstalk by Nina Crews: a new version of an old tale told with words and photographs, set in contemporary times. A good book to share with young children as a way to make comparisons.
Prudence wants a pet by Cathleen Daly: a predictable story about Prudence who begs and begs for a pet, trying out a branch and a stick before her parents finally give in and get her a kitten. Fun to share, not extremely memorable.
Oh, Harry! by Maxine Kumin, Kumin is a renowned American poet and this tale about a horse with a calming attitude is written in verse, albeit sometimes a little clunky. Harry can not only calm other horses, but has the ability to calm a mischievous 6 year old as well. Sweet story, pictures were stylized, not exactly eye-catching or appealing.
Next: some new fiction for young adults. Too many books!
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