“I Want to Read All the Books”
- Debbie Ridpath Ohi
- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- 2024, 41 pages
- ISBN: 9781481416306
- ages 3+
When Hana wonders where rain comes from, her mom gives her a book that answers her question. After learning all kinds of interesting facts about rain, Hana lists other questions and sets off to read all the books to answer her questions.
Hana reads non-fiction books, adventure books, funny books and scary books. And when she reads all of the books in her room, she reads her brother’s books too. The more Hana reads, the more questions she has. Hana even reads the books in her friends’ homes and visits the library.
At this point, Hana realizes she isn’t going to be able to read all the books. But she realizes that while she can’t read all of the books, she will have more time to share the ones that she has read with others. And so she starts a book club.
“I Want to Read All the Books” is a good picture book to introduce young readers to the wonderful world of books.
“The Adventures of Easton the Rescue Pet: Homeward Bound”
“The Adventures of Easton the Rescue Pet: Homeward Bound” is a nice book about the joys and rewards of adopting a dog in need.
- Elizabeth Retter, illustrated by Izzy Bean
- Pownal Street Press
- 2024, 32 pages
- ISBN: 9781998129188
- ages 4+
Easton is a rescue dog who is adopted by the Retter family. When Easton arrives home, he is introduced to the entire family before being shown his new home that includes a “fluffy dog bed.” Everyone, including the Retter children, Keira and Kyle, is delighted with the newest member of the family.
After their parents tell Keira and Kyle that Easton is a rescue dog — ”a homeless, lost, abandoned or mistreated dog who needs a loving home” — the puppy meets and plays with his canine cousins before settling down for the night in his bed.
“The Adventures of Easton the Rescue Pet: Homeward Bound” is a nice book about the joys and rewards of adopting a dog in need!
“Adela’s Mariachi Band”
Learn about mariachi music with this book about a girl who wants to join her family’s band.
- Denise Vega, illustrated by Erika Rodriguez Medina
- Charlesbridge
- 2024, 32 pages
- ISBN: 9781623544447
- ages 3+
Adela loves her family’s mariachi band — except the part that she isn’t in the band. She tries to play some of the instruments without success. Adela isn’t any better at dancing. But Adela feels good when she participates in her family’s band by running to the front of the stage after the last song and leads the audience in los gritos — “the shouts.”
Complementing the story about family and mariachi bands are beautiful illustrations. There is also an author’s note at the back of the picture book about mariachi music.
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