Books to Devour!
This summer has seen the release of so many amazing new picture books -- and we're lucky enough to have three of them and their wonderful author-illustrators in-store for you to enjoy! We're thrilled to welcome two-time Caldecott Honor artist LANE SMITH, the New York Times bestselling author & artist of Recess, Caldecott Honor Artist BRENDAN WENZEL, the New York time bestselling creator of Good Golden Sun, LISA DESIMINI, the award-winning creator of Fire Pups to the Rescue, and bestselling author-artist MATTHEW VAN FLEET for his latest interactive board books, Count Pet and Shape Pet!
This is an amazing group of panelists, whose work will take you and your young ones on a journey from the world of adorable fire-fighting puppies, to the hilarity of sudden shake-breaks, and finally on a tour of the food chain. It's going to be an incredible afternoon!
Recess by LANE SMITH
School is where you go to learn. It is fun.But sometimes you need a little break from all the fun.That is why there is recess.But what if it’s not recess time?No problem!You can have a Now Recess, a Really-Need-a-Break Recess, a Wherever-You-Are Recess.It doesn’t matter what you call it. Just make sure you shout it: RECESS!Featuring the distinctive humor and beloved art of bestselling Caldecott honoree Lane Smith, this irresistibly fun, interactive read aLOUD is the perfect stress reliever to send kids into fits of giggles and shaking out their wiggles.
Good Golden Sun by BRENDAN WENZEL
Do you ever wonder what it's like to be the sun? The narrator of this picture book asks the sun: Are you happy? Are you lonely? Won't you come down to play? It's a fantastic, inquisitive read-aloud with stunning illustrations that tell the story of how the energy from the sun moves into a plant and then up through the food chain.
Fire Pups to the Rescue by LISA DESIMINI
When the fire alarm rings, everyone at the firehouse gets ready—especially the Fire Pups. With their keen sense of smell and sharp eyesight, these adorable Dalmatian heroes are prepared to protect a family and save the day!The engaging, interactive text calls out the sights and sounds associated with a fire rescue, while the story introduces concepts related to firefighting and fire safety, and there is bonus information at the end about the history of the Fire Dog.
Count Pet and Shape Pet by MATTHEW VAN FLEET
Photographs capturing the life and character of cute critters from parrots to puppies accompany bouncy rhyming text sure to delight little readers again and again as they learn the basics of numbers and counting & shapes and shape names.
Sunday, August 17th at 3pm at our 17th St Store!
