February Library Book Haul
I probably got a little ahead of myself by picking out so many love-themed books in January but we have a fairly large Valentine’s Day selection at home to get through. This month I was surprised by how many good picture books I was able to find at our local library. I often find their collection to be a little dated so I was thrilled to find Pokko and the Drum and The Dangerous Alphabet on the shelves! I snatched those two up quickly. I’ve had my eye on The Dangerous Alphabet at our indie bookstore over the holidays but I really wanted a chance to read it for myself first before introducing it to the kids. My husband is a huge Neil Gaiman fan and even though I’ve never read any of his books, I’m excited to hear Season 2 of Good Omens is a go for this summer! Keep scrolling for a quick synopsis of these picture books.
Cinnamon by Neil Gaiman — Set in India, the story is about a talking tiger who might be the only hope for getting a young Princess to speak.
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce — A book that explores just how important and beautiful our stories are. This is also a short film that I’ll be adding to my “to-watch” list!
The Wolf Who Learned to Be Good by Natalia Moore — A humourous look and retelling of the classic big bad wolf theme. This wolf learns to be a good friend to humans.
There’s a Dragon in Your Book by Tom Fletcher — My kids absolutely love the “Who’s In Your Book?” series and we paired this book with Dragon Post during our bedtime read-aloud sessions. Interactive books are always a hit at our house.
Pokko and the Drum by Matthew Forsythe — Pokko marches to the beat of her own drum! This is a great story for parents who are easily discouraged by noise. Pokko and the Drum is so beautifully illustrated. You must pick it up!
The Dangerous Alphabet by Neil Gaiman — After flipping through, this book is definitely geared towards adults and older elementary school kids, despite being written as an ABC primer. The artwork is fantastic but the content is a little spooky.
Goodnight Bubbala by Sherly Haft — This parody of Goodnight Moon celebrates Jewish history and traditions. I loved the rhyming and all the call-outs on the pages. There is so much action in the illustrations— plenty to discuss as you read. My daughter’s favorite scene was Zeyde sleeping in the chair in his striped jammies! Pro tip: start with the pronunciation guide in the back if you’re not well-versed in Yiddish.
What books did you check out from the library this month? I’d love to add your recommendations to our hold list.