Happy New Year!
Is one of your resolutions to read more in the upcoming year? If so, here are some great titles we love and think you should get your hands on as soon as possible!
Is one of your resolutions to read more in the upcoming year? If so, here are some great titles we love and think you should get your hands on as soon as possible!
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems
Mo Willems has got to be one of the funniest writers out there right now for kids. He's able to take a familiar story and give it a fresh and hilarious spin as he does with his latest picture book, Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs. Parents will laugh out loud as they read this to their kids!
Mo Willems has got to be one of the funniest writers out there right now for kids. He's able to take a familiar story and give it a fresh and hilarious spin as he does with his latest picture book, Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs. Parents will laugh out loud as they read this to their kids!
This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
I wasn't sure what to expect from Jon Klassen's follow up to his hilarious picture book I Want My Hat Back. To my surprise, I loved This is Not My Hat even more! Filled with the same wry humor, I found the illustrations here richer and more lush. The words tell one story, the pictures another. This was a popular read aloud during our weekly story time.
I wasn't sure what to expect from Jon Klassen's follow up to his hilarious picture book I Want My Hat Back. To my surprise, I loved This is Not My Hat even more! Filled with the same wry humor, I found the illustrations here richer and more lush. The words tell one story, the pictures another. This was a popular read aloud during our weekly story time.
Larry Gets Lost in Portland by Michael Mullin and John Skewes (Illustrator)
With the fun and colorful illustrations in Larry Gets Lost in Portland, kids will enjoy seeing the familiar famous landmarks they've visited- or will visit- as they follow the adventures of Larry the dog!
With the fun and colorful illustrations in Larry Gets Lost in Portland, kids will enjoy seeing the familiar famous landmarks they've visited- or will visit- as they follow the adventures of Larry the dog!
The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy
I tend to recommend The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom to boys who like plenty of laughs and adventure in a book. Readers will enjoy the twists with the stories and characters they may already be familiar with- Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and their respective Princes Charmings. While our heroes do have to battle trolls, dragons, and witches (or, at least, one of each), it's also a journey of self-discovery and finding out what one is truly capable of. Amid all their adventures, it was great to see the friendships between the characters develop.
I tend to recommend The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom to boys who like plenty of laughs and adventure in a book. Readers will enjoy the twists with the stories and characters they may already be familiar with- Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and their respective Princes Charmings. While our heroes do have to battle trolls, dragons, and witches (or, at least, one of each), it's also a journey of self-discovery and finding out what one is truly capable of. Amid all their adventures, it was great to see the friendships between the characters develop.
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
When customers keep recommending the same books to me, I tend to listen. I understood why Where the Mountain Meets the Moon was such a favorite with kids and parents alike. It's Alice in Wonderland and Wizard of Oz that take place in China. I love stories within stories and Grace Lin's illustrations are just beautiful. This is perfect for anyone looking for a strong female protagonist.
These are just a handful of books we love to recommend at Green Bean Books. One of the best things about being a bookseller is getting to know our customers and trying to find that perfect book for them. So, stop on by and let us help you with your resolution to read more!
When customers keep recommending the same books to me, I tend to listen. I understood why Where the Mountain Meets the Moon was such a favorite with kids and parents alike. It's Alice in Wonderland and Wizard of Oz that take place in China. I love stories within stories and Grace Lin's illustrations are just beautiful. This is perfect for anyone looking for a strong female protagonist.
These are just a handful of books we love to recommend at Green Bean Books. One of the best things about being a bookseller is getting to know our customers and trying to find that perfect book for them. So, stop on by and let us help you with your resolution to read more!
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