Dogs, cats, birds, dinosaurs– and even extraterrestrial– this month’s roundup is full of animal adventures and animal facts.
Hummingbird’s Big Trip
by G. Brian Karas
When the days get shorter, the nights get colder and the flowers begin to disappear hummingbirds make their way south to some place warmer. But in the “Hummingbird’s Big Trip,” one little bird spends its last days of summer worrying about the impending journey. With some helpful reminders and encouragement from its friends, the hummingbird overcomes its anxiety and braves the journey south to its winter home. This science-based migration story inspires kids that they too can face their fears about new experiences or big transitions. Recommended for ages 4-8.
Lap Cat
Written and illustrated by Joren Cull
Through bright and colorful illustrations, “Lap Cat” tells the story of a cat’s all-important quest to find the best, most comfortable lap in all of Mellsville. With his one-track-mind he journeys to the beach, to a diner, even a joke shop, but no lap. Frustrated, he leaves a trail of destruction until he realizes everyone is mad at him. As he takes responsibility for his actions by cleaning up his mess, he finds something better than a lap: friendship. Ages 5-8.
The Out-of-this-World Pet
By Adam Kargman
“The Out-of-this-World Pet” by local author Adam Kargman, is a fun and silly adventure with a serious message about the true responsibility of pet ownership. Like many young kids his age, Jordy is desperate for a pet, but his parents have a myriad reasons why they can’t get one. Jordy secretly adopts a pet frog named Gribbit. At first, they spend all day together, but soon Jordy moves on to other toys. In a distant galaxy, another little boy T’birg also wanted a pet. The green, gooey 444-pound T’birg lives aboard a spaceship. One day he spots the perfect pet on Earth—Jordy. Suddenly Jordy finds himself in a similar position as his beloved Gribbit.
The Chase
By Jenny Bloomfield
Illustrated with movement and charm, “The Chase” follows a group of mischievous dogs going after a bright red ball. The chase leads them to the beach, the city and everywhere in between. The delightful journey is full of rhythm and rhyme, bringing the reader along for the adventure.
Our Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs and Other Creatures of the Past
By Sue Lowell Gallion; illustrated by Lisk Feng
“Our Prehistoric Planet” by award-winning author and illustrator team Sue Lowell Gallion and Lisk Feng, is an immersive learning experience with its bright illustrations, rhyming read-aloud introductions, interactive questions and unique circular shape, which creates a free-standing globe when opened. Young readers will be left with a world of knowledge about dinosaurs and early life on our planet. On Sale March 4. Recommended for ages 2 and up.
For more book recommendations, check out our January Book Corner.
