Picnics! Camping! Thunderstorms! Fireworks! Daisy chains! Swimming! These words all conjure up great summer memories! Well...maybe not so much swimming...if you're at all timid of the water. Some of us take to the water like fish and others have to be coaxed, ever so gently. And while we may all eventually learn how to swim, we don't all like the sport with the same enthusiasm. Now crocodiles are born to the water and thrive in that environment. So what about The crocodile who didn't like water? Unlike his brothers and sisters this little crocodile does not like the water. He is really great at climbing trees, but everyone else would rather be in swim club. He wants to play with his siblings. Afterall he can see they are having a great time splashing about. So he trys very hard to overcome his fear.
Have a child under five? Want to help them get ready to read? Try these books and tips from Pima County Public Library's children's experts.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Friday, May 16, 2014
Book Review: Breathe by Scott Magoon
Every so often a picture book crosses my path that I just fall in love with. Breathe by Scott Magoon is definitely one of those books.
Breathe follows a day in the life of a baby white whale. The book opens with an illustration of the mother whale lifting her baby up to the water's surface for a nice deep breath. From there the baby whale goes on an exploration of his world where he plays, swims, makes new friends and, most importantly, always remembers to take a few moments to just breathe.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Bean Bags and Beyond!
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Where Have You Been?
Have you ever wondered where a cat or a squirrel has been or where a bird flies or a whale sails? Those are the kind of questions answered in Where Have You Been? a lesser-known book by legendary children's author Margaret Wise Brown (Good Night Moon). As you read along you'll learn a bit about each animal's habitat....little bee has been in the pink apple tree, while little mole has been down a long dark hole.

Be sure to note and enjoy the beautiful and humorous illustrations by husband and wife team Leo and Diane Dillon. Enjoy! - Miss Meg
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