12/01/2013
K-Gr 1—Cool dude Pete the Cat is now driving a yellow school bus and picking up kitties along his route. After covering the traditional lines about horns that go "beep, beep, beep" and wipers that go "swish, swish, swish," this book offers up a surprise conclusion. Pete picks up one lone dog and a few pages later, the pooch is seen driving the bus, while Pete the Cat croons from the rooftop, "Let's Rock Out!" The colorful yellow and blue artwork rendered in the artist's familiar pen-and-ink and watercolor will remind fans of the other Pete books, with their hero sporting that deadpan stare. If your library doesn't already have too many "Wheels on the Bus" clones, Pete the Cat's version is cool.—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
Sometimes the gift of a picture book can be the best way to celebrate a special day or capture a memorable moment. And books featuring a meaningful or classic song or poem can be ideal presents for children and adults alike, especially when paired with a lovely inscription on the inside. We’ve rounded up a […]
Summer’s winding down—you’ve taken that last beach vacation, that last swim at the neighborhood pool, that last bite of ice cream from the ice cream truck. Before you get too sad, though, just think, soon there will be QUIET at your house. (If only for a few hours.) School is starting and with it comes […]