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Penguin's Hidden Talent by Alex Latimer
Summary: Penguin helps organize the annual talent show because he cannot identify his own gift, but when the show is over and the performers throw a party to show how much they appreciate Penguin's work, his aptitude becomes clear.
My Thoughts: I enjoyed this story! I like seeing a character realize his true talent and worth! Penguin thinks he doesn't have a talent, so he just organized the annual talent show. But as the story unfolds the reader can easily see that Penguin's talent is organizing a fantastic talent show! Young readers will hopefully be able to see their own talents more clearly after reading or hearing this story.
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Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs As Retold by Mo Willems
Summary: This is a fracture of the classic story The Three Little Bears, told with three dinosaurs and little Goldilocks, who looks very similar to Trixie in Willems hit Knuffle Bunny.
My Thoughts: This is a fun story that will appeal to readers of many ages, from the young reader who knows the story The Three Little Bears to the adult who will get the subtle humor in the story and the illustrations. Goldilocks stumbles upon the home of the three dinosuars, one of which is visiting from Norway. The dinosaurs have been expecting her and are eager to enjoy some chocolate-filled-little-girl-bonbons!
I Need My Own Country! by Rick Walton
Summary: Instructs the reader in how to form one's own country when the time comes, from finding a location, a name, and a flag, to handling the inevitable civil unrest and invasions.
My Thoughts: This is a fun little instruction manual that children who have younger siblings will be able to relate to. Annoying little brothers are referenced many times! It can also be used a way to teach writing an instruction manual or how to piece. The characters are drawn with very expresive faces that add to the humor of the story, with lots of details added too!
*Summary taken from CIP data.
