Sleeping,
Eating
Both by Liesbet Slegers
Clavis Books, $5.95 each, ages 12 months and up
“These are my pajamas. I drink my bottle of milk and read my book.” Ah, how simple and sweet are the early days of toddlerhood. With heavy cardboard pages and bright, easy illustrations, Sleeping and its sister book, Eating, expound upon the uncomplicated existences and creature comforts of the toddler.
Max & Roby’s Bedtime Book
By Rosemary Wells
Viking Books, $17.99, ages 3 and up
The newest adventure from Rosemary Wells, featuring the bestselling funny bunny brother-sister duo, Max and Ruby. Begging their Grandma for a bedtime story, she complies, with three stories in all! In one, Ruby opens a restaurant; in another Max is a lifeguard saving a favorite doll. Note: Red Balloon Bookshop in St. Paul will host a reading/signing appearance by the author and have a special appearance — Max the Bunny! Sunday, September 26 at 3:00 p.m., St. Paul Central Library, 90 4th Street W; stpaul.lib.mn.us. FREE, but wear your pjs!
Zoo Babies
By Paula Hannigan
Accord Publishing, $9.99, 12 months and up
For little cubs who love animals or just a good book, Zoo Babies brings words to life with AniMotion™ windows showing baby animals at play. Packed with a whole zoo of rambunctious young critters toddlers can relate to, this book is sure to add a wild side to any story line.
The Boy and the Moon
By James Christopher Carroll
Sleeping Bear Press, $15.95, ages 4-6 and beyond
So much can happen in the wee hours of the night when most people — especially the young ones — are asleep. This picture book tells the story of a boy’s adventure saving the moon one night past his bedtime. The pages are filled with the beautiful artwork of Jim Carroll, who used a unique, collage-like method to accompany his story. Your kids are introduced to a new kind of art different from what they may see in other picture books. Read through the book more than once — each time, you’ll discover something new.
I Am the Dog
By Daniel Pinkwater
HarperCollins Children’s Books, $16.99, ages 4-8
Ever wonder what it might be like to trade places with your dog for the day? Jacob decides to try it out. Jacob eats from a bowl on the floor and runs around in the yard, while Max, Jacob’s dog, eats at the table and goes to school. At the end of the day, who has it better? Pinkwater succeeds once again writing a book that never ceases to have a dull moment!
Man Gave Names to All the Animals
By Bob Dylan
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., $17.95, all ages
Bob Dylan has been known for his extraordinary musical talent through his songs that have shaped American culture. The beautiful illustrations of Jim Arnosky bring Dylan’s song, Man Gave Names to All the Animals, to life in magnificent color. You are introduced to more than 170 animals throughout the book, which also includes a CD with the original Bob Dylan recording! To get the most out of the illustrations and lyrics, read the book along with the music.
