Babymouse: Cupcake Tycoon

Babymouse: Cupcake Tycoon by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm

The school library is hosting a fundraiser and Babymouse is determined to win the grand prize--and help the school--but to win she will have to outsell her classmates, including her nemesis, Felicia Furrypaws.

My Thoughts: I loved this Babymouse book! Really! It has a special place in my heart because there is a fabulous librarian in the story and the library benefits from the fundraiser! Babymouse really wants to sell the most cupcakes and win the grand prize. But does she want to win for the right reason? You'll have to read and find out!

The next installment is Babymouse: Mad Scientist. Another graphic novel series by the same authors is also previewed: Squish: Super Ameoba. (It won't be pink! I predict lots of green!) Both will debut in summer 2011!

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Bink & Gollie

Bink & Gollie by Kate DiCamillor and Allison McGhee

Two roller-skating best friends--one tiny, one tall--share three comical adventures involving outrageously bright socks, an impromptu trek to the Andes, and a most unlikely marvelous companion.

My Thoughts - I've been looking forward to reading this book for quite awhile! Kate DiCamillo never disappoints! This is a book of three stories with lots of ironic humor. The pictures do a wonderful job of helping to convey the humor. It is the first in a hopefully long easy reader series. I'm looking forward to the next one!

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Auntie Claus

Auntie Claus by Elise Primavera

When her eccentric Auntie Claus leaves for her annual business trip, Sophie stows away in her luggage, travels with her to the North Pole, and discovers that her aunt is really Santa's sister and helper.

My Thoughts - This is a good holiday story to illustrate the idea that "It is better to give than to receive". Look for more Auntie Claus stories! This is a great read-aloud! Students sat hypnotized as I read through this story!

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Miss Brooks Loves Books!

Miss Brooks Loves Books! (and I don't) by Barbara Bottner

A first-grade girls who does not like to read stubbornly resists her school librarian's efforts to convince her to love books until she finds one that might change her mind.

My Thoughts - Every librarian needs to read this! It just proves that every reader deserves his or her book to read and enjoy!

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It's Christmas David

It's Christmas David by David Shannon

Christmas has arrived with so many rules to follow that David fears his mistakes will cause Santa to pass him by.

My Thoughts - If you have loved David before, you will love him again! Don't forget to look for Fergus in the pictures! Years ago I heard David Shannon speak and he said that he has to put his own dog Fergus in at least one picture in each of his books so that Fergus won't get depressed!

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Thank You, Miss Doover

Thank You, Miss Doover by Robin Pulver

Jack learns the value of revision as he practices Miss Doover's lesson how to write a proper thank you note.

My Thoughts - I laughed out loud at the end of this book! The author clearly shows what Jack is thinking and his point of view is funny! He obviously doesn't like to revise his writing and somehow, even though he takes all of his teacher's advice, he has to revise many, many times! Any teacher will appreciate Miss Doover's point of view too!

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