Welcome to summer! I have no theme this month, since summer is a time to read whatever you want. Just remember to join Summer Reading and log it! Not only will you receive a free book when you finish, but you can also enter the drawing for other fabulous prizes. As someone who gets to help pick the prizes, they’re pretty great this year, just saying.
Picture Books
“The Fluffy Futon,” written and illustrated by Yuichi Kasano
This book is literally a warm nap in the sun. Grandma lays her freshly washed futon out to dry in the sun, and a kitty decides it looks like the perfect spot for a nap. With a yawn, Grandma agrees and settles in too. They’re soon joined by chickens, a little boy, a dog, a goat and a family of pigs…all on a futon made for one! Little ones will enjoy the gentle humor of the crowded sleeping arrangements, as well as the cozy predictability of the text. Cumulative stories are so fun for young readers, and with the different animals, there’s plenty to talk about. Try taking it a step further and reading on a blanket outside! Maybe your child would like to reenact the story with their stuffies or pets.
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If you liked Dog Man…you are not alone! Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man series has been an absolute hit since the first one came out in 2016. According to Scholastic, “the series has more than 40 million copies in print to date with 42 foreign language editions.” People all over the world love Dog Man and his friends. So much so that their story has been turned into a musical and an animated movie (to be released in January of 2025). We here at the library love Dog Man so much that we’re hosting a program about him on August 14! Personally, one of the most common questions I receive at the Children’s Desk here at the library is where to find the well-known series. Clearly, Pilkey is popular. But sometimes people love him so much that there are no copies of his books left in the library! What are you supposed to read then? Or perhaps you’ve already read through the entire series multiple times and are ready for something new. We have a huge collection of books, and trying to find one that you’ll like can be overwhelming. In either case, we’ve got you covered. I’ve created a list of books that fill the same niche as Dog Man does. While all of the books on that list are full of action and laughs, I definitely have my favorites. Read on for my top 5 recommendations! Continue reading “If You Liked Dog Man…”
Does anyone else start to miss bright colors in January? This is the time of year I find myself thinking about dying my hair, seeking the brightest socks in the drawer and choosing the doughnuts with the most sprinkles. That is one of the reasons I chose this craft to share. The watercolor paints are so bright and cheerful. Perfect for a cold winter day.
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