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!

The Antlered Ship

by Dashka Slater

Illustrated by the Fan Brothers

This book is gorgeous!!  Every page is an exquisite masterpiece. The Fan Brothers are endlessly talented.  Enjoy the journey with Marco, a fox with many questions about life and  the world.  The other foxes were only concerned with eating and couldn't be bothered to help Marco find his answers.  So, Marco sets off on a life changing adventure aboard the antlered ship. He joins some deer and pigeons as they journey to wonderful island.  He may not find all his answers, but Marco learns another valuable lesson, friendship and adventure are a great start.  

Climb aboard the Antlered Ship and lets have an adventure!!

When's My Birthday?

by Julie Fogliano 

illustrated by Christian Robinson

Birthday's are so much fun, kids can't wait to celebrate and open presents.  But what will my day be like?  I want to know.    This is an exciting story about the anticipation of when, what day of the week, what season,  and how my birthday will be celebrated!  It's so hard to wait, what will we do for my birthday?  Will we sing, dance, eat, jump around!  I must have a cake for my birthday, will it be big with lots of candles?  Children will absolutely relate and love to hear this story, birthdays are so special.   Enjoy this with some birthday cake!

John Lennon 

Imagine

with foreword from Yoko Ono Lennon

This is one of my favorite John Lennon songs, when I hear this song I always get goosebumps.  It really is so powerful and important!  This book is a great addition to any collection.  As a parent I want my children to live in a world of love and peace.  It really means a lot to me to teach them tolerance and kindness.  I love the message within these pages.  A pigeon with an olive branch journeys to spread  peace and tolerance.  Share this with your children, we can all use a little more love.  Enjoy!!

Still Stuck by Shinsuke Yoshitake

Adorable!! It's bath time, and time to get undressed.  Easier said then done, especially when you want to be independent but may still need mom's help.  This is a silly story about what might happen if your shirt just won't come off!  What if you need a drink or want to play with a friend?  How can you do those things with a shirt on your head?  Well, our cute little character  just might figure it all out.

The illustrations are spot on!!  I laughed out loud, this book is funny!! It's important to keep trying even if it's hard, because it can also be fun.  I'm sure all preschoolers will be able to relate and will feel like it's not just me.  I give this story a two thumbs up!  Great Job Mr. Yoshitake!  Thank you for a great picture book.

  

Nothing Rhymes with Orange

by Adam Rex

ages 4-7

What child doesn't love to try and rhyme?  Especially with funny face fruit!  Poor orange, he is feeling so left out.  All the other fruit are having fun rhyming, even quince, kumquat and currant have a rhyme in the book.  It seems hopeless, until the others are "feeling rotten, 'cause there's someone they've forgotten."  Then it happens, his fruit friends make up a special rhyme just for him!!  "Smorange!"  Totally awesome in every way.  It's no rumor, this book has a bit of humor! (I had to try, rhyming is such fun)