Sleepy, the Goodnight Buddy

by Drew Daywalt

illustrated by Scott Campbell

Roderick does not like going to bed, he tries everything to avoid it. 

But, when Roderick gets a sleepy buddy from Mom and Dad he gets a taste of his own medicine.  Sleepy is supposed to help Roderick fall asleep.  It turns out Sleepy is alive and has a lot to say!  Sleepy keeps Roderick awake with his many demands.  As the story moves along, Roderick becomes very frustrated and exhausted!  Maybe Sleepy is the goodnight buddy after all. 

Another fun picture book by a great storyteller! The expressive illustration add humor and fun.   I kind of think this book was written about my daughter!  Boy can I relate to this!  I'm sure many parents and children will feel the same.  The classic tale of a child trying to avoid bedtime.  Well here's a funny story about what might happen if the tables are turned.  I can't wait to read this to my daughter, I could use a Sleepy buddy at my house.

Do You Believe in Unicorns?

by Bethanie Deeney Murguia

  Is it a unicorn?  Is it a horse?  Well, do you believe?  What will you see as you go along on a little adventure with a horse in a hat.  Wait, it's not a horse, it's a unicorn having a bad hair day!  Or is it?  Clever illustrations leave it up to the reader to decide.   I believed all along, of course it's a unicorn!

This book is a must have for all the (big) little people out there who believe in the magic of unicorns.  Two thumbs up!  Read it!

Potato Pants

by

Laurie Keller

Why do potatoes need pants?  Just because they like them!  This book is a hoot.  I love a picture book with lots of laughs!  This book delivers with fantastic illustrations and a lot to look at, and laugh at. 

It's the one day potato pants sale at  Lance Vance's Fancy Pants Store.  Every potato in town will be there and better hurry, because, once they're gone they're gone!  Potato is on his way,  he can see his favorite pair right in the window.  But he also sees Eggplant...wait, why is Eggplant at the potato pants sale?  That doesn't matter, Potato met Eggplant yesterday and thinks he's a meanie.  Eggplant pushed him into the trash!  Potato does not want to meet Eggplant again, so he avoids the pant sale.  Poor potato, if only he could face his fear.  Guess what? He does! And it all turns out great!  LOL... Read Potato pants and find out how this spud-tacular picture book ends!

STOP THAT YAWN!

Written by Caron Levis Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

Did you know yawns are contagious?  It's true! Just try and stop a yawn, it's not possible. Young   Gabby begs Granny to take her away from Sleepytown.  She is not ready for bed and has had enough of bedtime.  So Gabby and Granny head for Never Sleeping City.  Will it be a party all night?  Can Gabby stop a yawn from spreading through town?  There's a lot to look at is this very relate able picture book, by a beloved author and  illustrator.  See if you can stop a yawn, I bet you can't!  Perfect for bedtime or anytime.  Enjoy!

Giraffe Problems

by Jory John illustrated by Lane Smith

Giraffe is not happy with his neck, its just not right!  He thinks his neck is "too long, too bendy, too patterned, just too necky."  No matter how he disguises it or hides his neck, nothing works.  He would much rather have the neck of another animal.  Then Giraffe meets turtle, well turtle has been admiring giraffes neck and he thinks its great!  Especially when giraffe helps turtle reach the banana he's been longing for.  This is the beginning of a friendship.  

Giraffe Problems is a story of acceptance and helping one another see the good in ourselves that we may have a hard time seeing. The illustrations are warm and inviting.  This is a sweet story that I'm sure you will enjoy sharing.

Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup 

by Helen Cooper

Fall is on its way, hurray!  I love all things fall, pumpkin pie, pumpkin picking, pumpkin spice coffee and of course pumpkin soup.  This book will make you excited for the season.

Cat, Squirrel and Duck are the best of friends who live in a little white cabin in the woods.  They have a great system for making pumpkin soup, each of them has a special job and they stick to it.  Until one day, Duck decides he's ready to make a change.  Without discussing his plans with his friends, Duck decides to be head chef.  This creates trouble and Cat and Squirrel are not happy with Duck.  Being very upset Duck runs away from home.  Convinced he will come back, Cat and Squirrel wait and wait, but Duck doesn't return.  Now the friends realize they made a mistake and their love for Duck means more to them than the way they make pumpkin soup.  Will Duck return?  Will they ever make soup again?  Read it and find out.  This story is featured at our StoryWalk at the park for the season. We hope you take advantage and enjoy visiting the park with your family.

The Book About Nothing

by Mike Bender illustrated by Hugh Murphy

Nothing is nothing, right?  Well it turns out even nothing can be something!  This is a clever and fun story that walks the reader through all the things we used to think were nothing.  Like an empty cookie jar, dinner plate, toilet bowl and even the strange noises from under your bed at night.  It's really NOTHING!  What's best of all about nothing, is paying nothing for something!  Read The Book About NOTHING and find out what that is.  Hurry, don't wait...go do nothing. Enjoy!