Toys Go Out

Current Chapter Book : Toys Go Out
Author: Emily Jenkins
Description: Each chapter is a different story in the life of 3 friends who are toys of a little girl.
My favorite part: When Lumphy is in the washing machine.

Little Pea and Lookybook

We love this book called Little Pea and this new website http://www.lookybook.com/ you can read the whole book online and see if you like it. You can also create a book shelf of your favorites and its free! Make sure to check it out!

Knut

Title: Knut: How One Little Polar Bear Captivated the World
Author: Juliana, Isabella and Craig Hatkoff
Description: True story about Knut (K Noot) a polar bear born at zoo Berlin.
My Favorite Part: Knuts first time eating

Check This Out: Pictures and Video of Knut http://www.zoo-berlin.de/en/experience/young-animals/ice-bear-knut.html

Title: No Laughing, No Smiling, No Giggling
Author: James Stevenson
Description: Mr. Frimdimpny the Crocodile does not want anyone to laugh, smile or giggle in his book. If they do they need to go back to the beginning.
My Favorite Part: Tickling the Crocodile

Once upon a time, the End (asleep in 60 seconds)

Title: Once Upon a Time, The End (asleep in 60 seconds)
Author: Geoffrey Kloske
Description: A little girl..or maybe it was a little boy won't go to sleep and begs for another story. His father keeps making the stories shorter and shorter to try to get the kid to sleep.
My Favorite Part: I think the whole thing is funny he takes ordinary fairy tales and cuts them in half.

Title: Amelia Bedelia and the Baby
Author: Peggy Parish
Description: Amelia Bedelia is sent to babysit even though she doesn't know anything about taking care of babies.
My Favorite Part: When Amelia Bedelia plays with the toys and when she argues about taking a nap.
Check This Out: Harper Collins Amelia Bedelia website

Magic Tree House

Current Chapter Book Series: Magic Tree House
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Description: Jack and Annie find a tree house that is filled with books that take them back in time.
Check This Out:
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/magictreehouse/series.html
Here you can download a passport book! Each time you read a story go online to answer questions about the book to earn your passport stamp!
Also find info on the series and fun activities.

Fancy Nancy Books

Title: Fancy Nancy and Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy
Author: Jane O'Connor
Description: In the first book Nancy teaches her plain family how to be fancy. In the second book she goes on the look out for a new pet, which one will be best for her family?
My Favorite Part: I love both books but my favorite out of the two is when she says "ooo, la, la"
Check This Out:
Fancy Fun
learn how to be fancy, help Nancy make her room fancy, learn fancy words and more
Fancy Event Kit
Have a Fancy Nancy Party

Snow is My Favourite and My Best

Title: Snow is My Favorite and My Best
Author: Lauren Child
Description: Lola can't wait for it to snow..in fact she would like it to snow ALL the time... or would she?
My Favorite Part: I can't think of a favorite, I like it all.

Check these out:
http://www.charlieandlola.com/
fun games, e cards, coloring and more
http://atv.disney.go.com/playhouse/charlieandlola/index.html
televsion series website includes games, stories and activities
http://www.milkmonitor.com/
Author Lauren Childs webite. Check out her other cool books and characters.

Olivia Helps with Christmas

Title: Olivia Helps with Christmas
Author: Ian Falconer
Description: Olivia and her family get ready for Christmas.
My Favorite Part: I have 2 favorites, when Olivia tells her dad not to start a fire because what does he want to do "cook santa" and I like what Olivia uses for the table center piece.

We have also been enjoying other Olivia titles