Picture books are books in which images and words work together to tell the story. In some cases, the pictures are so detailed that words are not needed.
Flotsam
By: David Wiesner
Reviewer: Brandon Berrey
Grade Level: K-3
Reading Level: N/A
Finally his parents get him out of the house, but the boy still brings his science equipment to examine what washes up on the beach they are going to. At first it was only crabs and shells, but on one big wave is carried a very old underwater camera. Now something interesting comes along. He rushes to the 1-Hour Photo Shop to get the film developed. What he finds is beyond imagination, but what really sparks his interest is a photo of another child holding a picture of another child. What else is in that photo? Will his science equipment help him out to find the hidden aspects of the pictures. What other extraordinary pictures are on the camera? Pick up the book to find out.
Interrupting Chicken
By: David Ezra Stein
Reviewer: Mike Slowinski
Grade Level: K-3
Reading Level: 2.1
In this adorable story, a Papa Chicken tries to read Baby Chicken a story before bedtime. However, each time Papa Chicken starts a well-known children's story, the Interrupting Chicken jumps in to warn the character of his/her impending troubles, effectively ending the story. Frustrated, Papa asks the Interrupting Chicken to tell him a bedtime story, and the Interrupting Chicken's story concludes with an ending you would never expect! This story has very colorful illustrations and references well-known children's stories such as Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Three Little Pigs. An excellent story for children who are familiar with these often-told bedtime stories!
I Love It When You Smile
By: Sam McBratney
Illustrated by Charles Fuge
Reviewer: Joseph Diefenthaler
Grade Level: K-3
Reading Level: 2.1
Roo, wakes up in a grumpy mood and his mother doesn't like it. She tries everything from tickling him to throwing him but Roo is still grumpy. It isn't until mom hops as fast as she can with Roo in her pocket that Roo finally is able to smile. You will need to read the book to find out what happens. The fabulous illustrations capture the moods perfectly!