May Books
May Children's Books
As the school year winds down enjoy lots of fun and engaging reads in May!
Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son
by John Parra
In this autobiographical tale, author-illustrator Parra's debut, "Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and his Son", is a creative and heartwarming story of a boy going to work with his landscape architect father.
Today is a big day—the first time Juanito gets to help his papi on the job as a landscape architect! Throughout the day, Juanito sketches anything that catches his eye: a nest full of baby birds, a nursery with row upon row of plants and flowers, and more. Father and son travel from house to house, pruning, weeding, mowing, and turning overgrown and chaotic yards into beautiful spaces.
A few of the clients don’t appreciate Papi’s hard work, like Juanito’s classmate who pretends not to see him. But Papi always feels pride in owning his own business and in a job well done. And at the end of the day, Juanito may get the chance to turn his artistic eye toward landscape design—just like his papi.
A Nest Is Noisy
by Dianna Hutts Aston
From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, A Butterfly Is Patient, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests. From tiny bee hummingbird nests to orangutan nests high in the rainforest canopy, an incredible variety of nests are showcased here in all their splendor.
Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book introduces children to a captivating array of nest facts and will spark the imaginations of children whether in a classroom reading circle or on a parent's lap.
Schwartz & Wade
ISBN: 978-0525645931
The Bug Girl
by Sophia Spencer and Margaret McNamara
A wonderful picture book biography of Sophia Spencer of Sarnia, Ontario who loved bugs from an early age. An interest that began when her mother took her to a butterfly conservatory. A passion that leads to a journey of learning about bugs and sharing her passion and knowledge with her mother, friends, and classmates. But Sophia's love of bugs was not well received by her elementary school classmates, they teased her about her interest and love of bugs.
Sophia tried to squash her love of bugs to fit in with her peers, but she was unhappy. Her mother stepped in to show her daughter that her interest and love of bugs was not a bad thing by contacting a group of entomologists to encourage her to contiune her interest in bugs. It goes viral and responses and support poured in.
Now a book by Margaret McNamara who worked with Sophia Spencer (a young girl) to tell her story. Beautiful and colorful watercolor illustrations that convey a sense of emotion, At the back of the book are additional bug facts such as the Praying Mantis has only one ear.
Schwartz & Wade
ISBN: 0375836128
Mama, I'll Give You the World
by Roni Schotter
Illustrated by S. Saelig Gallagher
After school Luisa goes to where her Mama works. She watches as her Mama works hard at cutting, coloring , and curling customers' hair. Her Mama works hard and rarely smiles. Luisa would like to see her mother smile as she does in Luisa's favorite photo of her.
So Luisa plans a night to make Mama smile. The way she is smiling in the old photograph while she is dancing at a place called Roseland.
A tale of a hardworking mother and her loving thoughtful daughter. A tear jerker and a story that you will remember.
Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375838074
The Adventures of Max and Pinky: The Mystery
by Maxwell Eaton
Max and Pinky paint the barn; barn red. But during the night it is repainted pink. Max and Pinky repaint the barn red. Again it is repainted during the night. Who is the culprit? Will they ever find out and solve the mystery? A fun story with simple illustrations.
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
By Eric Carle
This story literally unfolds as pages open dramatically, extending both outward and upward. Monica wants the moon to play with, so her Papa sets out to get it for her. It isn't easy to climb all the way to the moon, but he finally succeeds--only to find that the moon is too big to carry home! The way the problem is resolved is a joyful surprise.
Random House Children's Books
ISBN: 0375840680
Duck, Duck, Goose
by Tad Hills
Adorable! Will Duck and Goose's friendship survive the introduction of a new friend--Thistle? Thistle is good at everything. Duck thinks she's fantastic. But Goose does not! And so Goose is faced with a problem close to the hearts of children everywhere: what happens when your best friend makes a new friend?
