This month our weekly themes consisted of Arctic Animals, Outer Space, Presidents of the United States, and Zoo Animals. Take a look at all the fun stories we read during January!
The Mitten by: Jan Brett
“Grandmother knits snow-white mittens that Nikki takes on an adventure. Readers will enjoy the charm and humor in the portrayal of the animals as they make room for each newcomer in the mitten and sprawl in the snow after the big sneeze.” -The Horn Book
Who Has These Feet by: Laura Hulbert
In a lively guessing game format, find out why the feet of tree frogs, and those of eight other animals, are perfectly adapted to their habitats. Illustrated with brightly detailed paintings, this simple, informative text will have children looking at feet in a whole new way.
Where is home little Pip? by: Karma Wilson & Jane Chapman
For Little Pip, the baby penguin, home is a pebbly nest on the cold Antarctic shore. Mama and Papa always reminds Pip not to wander far, and she never does. . .until one day a black, glittery feather leads Pop on a chase far, far from home.
Snow Bears by: Martin Waddell
In this story, Mummy Bear goes outside to look for her cubs in the snow, only to discover they’ve been replaced by snow bears. Martin Waddell has won many awards including the Smarties Book Prize- for ‘Can’t You Sleep, Little Bear?’ and ‘Farmer Duck.’
Penguin Chick by: Betty Tatham
An emperor penguin lays an egg on the Antarctic ice. In the bitter cold, miles away from the only source of food, how can the chick survive?
Bear Snores On by: Karma Wilson
Bear’s cane fills with animal friends as he sleeps in this classic book from New York Times bestselling team of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman.
Penguins by: Jane Arlington
Great book that details the life of a penguin. Amazing photos and facts about the snowy creatures!
Bedtime for Little Bears! by: David Bedford
Little Bear and Mother Bear take one last walk to see the other animals getting ready for bed. Will this make Little Bear sleep enough to snuggle down for the night?
Say Hello to the Snowy Animals! by: Ian Whybrew
Join the little husky as he scampers off on the snow and ice to say hello to all his animals friends. Meet a polar bear, a seal, and a caribou too!
Ten on the Sled by: Kim Norman
A favorite children’s song gets a delightfully slippery, slide-y twist! In the land of the midnight sun, all the animals are having fun speeding down the hill on Caribou’s sled.
North Pole South Pole by: Nancy Smiler Levinson
A great comparison of the North Pole and the South Pole and packed with great facts.
On the Moon by: Anna Milbourne
Let your imagination fly into space and take a trip to the moon. It features photographs with real images of the moon!
On the launch pad by: Michael Dahl
a countdown from twelve to one as a space shuttle awaits liftoff. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.
Aliens love underpants by: Claire Freedman
With wacky illustrations and hilarious rhyming text, this is a favorite among beginner readers.
Space Boy by: Leo Landry
This world, decides Nicholas, is too noisy for him. Time to take a trip. He packs a snack, puts on his suit, and takes off. . . to the utterly charming picture book, the allure of space travel and the longing for peace and quiet entice a young boy to take his space rocket to the moon for a picnic.
Our Stars by: Anne Rockwell
Scientists use telescopes and satellites to study the stars. But even though they’re far away, stars are part of your world, too!
Comets, Stars, the Moon and Mars by: Douglas Florian
Blast off with Douglas Florian’s new high-flying compendium, which features twenty whimsical poems about space.
Eight Spinning Planets by: Brian James
Travel through the Solar System to meet each of the eight planets with this new spin on the 10 little ladybugs format in space!
Roaring Rockets by: Tony Mitton
Rockets have power. This rocket’s waiting, ready to soar. Rockets carry astronauts with cool white suits!
Zoom, Rocket, Zoom! by: Margaret Mayo
Come on a fantastic adventure to the moon and deep into space! This exciting book is full of amazing astronauts and super space vehicles, including moon buggies, lunar modules, robot spacecraft and lots more!
Mousestronaut by: Mark Kelly
A heart warming picture book tale of the power of the small, from bestselling author and retired NASA astronaut Commander Mark Kelly.
Grace for President by: Kelly DiPucchio
Whens Grace’s teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides to be the first. And she immediately starts off her political career as a candidate at the school’s mock election!
Presidents’ Day by: Anne Rockwell
A charming patriotic primer about a school Presidents’ Day play outline George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Barack Obama by: Nikki Grimes
The #1 New York Times bestselling picture book biography of President Barack Obama.
The Story of George Washington by: Patricia A. Pingry
This story simply tells the story of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The board book had simple words and bright pictures.
So you want to be President? by: Judith St. George
This new version of the Caldecott winning classic is updated with current facts and new illustrations to include our forty second president George W. Bush.
If I were President by: Thomas Kingsley Troupe
If I were president, I would be Commander in Chief. I would help keep the country safe. I would also play tennis on my own court. Dream big, and see what fun it is to be the president.
I am Abraham Lincoln by: Brad Meltzer
#1 bestseller Brad Meltzer is on a mission to give kids the right role models in this lively, funny picture book biography series.
The Story of Abraham Lincoln by: Patricia A. Pingry
Through simple words and illustrations a young child can meet Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States. The story introduces the most memorable events of Lincoln’s life; his childhood in Indiana, his leadership during the Civil War, and his writing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
I grew up to be President by: Laurie Calkhoven
Discover how each of these little rascals grew up to become commander in chief. From George Washington to Barack Obama, this book is a child’s perfect introduction to all the U.S. Presidents.
President Taft is stuck in the bath by: Mac Barnett
Inspired by a true anecdote, this large than life tale of a presidential mishap is brimming with humor.
Good Night, Gorilla by: Peggy Rathmann
It’s bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who’s that short, furry guy with the keys in his hand and the mischievous grin?
Alphabet Zoo by: Claire McAllister
A colorful book that helps toddlers to learn the alphabet. Set at the zoo, the little hero takes a whimsical ABC hunt, learning about animals and letters along the way.
Animal Strike at the Zoo, It’s True by: Karma Wilson
What’s a zookeeper to do when the lions and tigers and bears refuse to roar, prowl, and growl? There’s an animal strike at the zoo! Oh no, oh my!
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What do you see? by: Bill Martin
Another wonderful book by Bill Martin that captures the sense of sight and all things animals. What will they see next?
The Underpants Zoo by: Brian Sendelbach
A hysterical picture book about animals in their underpants! This book is sure to put a smile on every student’s face and even some laughs.
Giraffes can’t dance by: Giles Andrea
A touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it’s harder for a giraffe than you would think.
My heart is like a zoo by: Michael Hall
A heart can be hopeful, or silly, or happy. A heart can rugged or snappy. Hearts hold different feelings and each one is captured in the adorable board book.
Wild about you! by: Judy Sierra
The tree kangaroo at the zoo would like nothing more than a baby of her own. So, when a new egg arrives via the endangered species van, the ‘roo jumps at the chance to take care of it, even when no one else wants to.
Doing the animal bop by: Jan Ormerod
Here comes a festival of brightly hued animals, and they all love to dance and sing! The big ostrich dances with feathers that bounce, the silly snake slithers with a hiss and wriggle, this book is sure to be fun and silly.
Who’s in the zoo? by: Kari and VonLogan Brimhall
A great series book introducing zoo animals!
Miss Moo goes to the Zoo by: Kelly Graves
When Miss Moo leaves the farm for something more exciting it seems as if there is no place for her, until she finally finds a special new home.
*Reviews were taken from my personal notes as well as several places on the web
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