Zuno’s Pick

Zuno’s Pick

Here’s what Zuno’s read this month: The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians by Carla Morris, Ill. by Brad Sneed (Four paws) Widget by Lyn Rossiter McFarland, Pictures by Jim McFarland (Four paws) Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test by Cynthia Rylant, Pictures by Sucie Stevenson (Henry and Mudge–always a favorite.) Mr. Putter and Tabby Spin…
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Zuno’s Pick

Here are Zuno’s picks for April: Samuel’s Baby Written by Mark Elkins, Ill. by Amy Wummer (5 paws) Willoughby the Lion by Greg Foley (3 paws) Jack’s Fantastic Voyage by Michael Foreman (3 paws) No More, Por Favor Written by Susan Middleton Elya, Ill. by David Walker (3 paws, great bilingual book) My Side of the Car Written…
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Some of Zuno’s Christmas favorites: The Candymaker’s Gift Written and Illustrated by David and Helen Haidle The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore The Real 12 Days of Christmas by Helen Haidle, Ill. By Celeste Henriquez Other fun stories for Christmas time: The Man of the House at Huffington Row by Mary Brigid Barrell…
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And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel  (Zuno and I loved this one! Laugh out loud funny!) Bear’s Loose Tooth by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano, illustrated by Lee Harper (Also a favorite! Hilarious!) The Firefighters’ Thanksgiving by Maribeth Boelts, illustrated…
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Zuno’s Picks for October: Detective LaRue: Letters from the Investigation Written and Ill. by Mark Teague Sophie’s Masterpiece Written by Eileen Spinelli, Ill. by Jane Dyer White Tiger, Blue Serpent Retold by Grace Tseng, Ill. by Jean & Mou-sien Tseng The Wreck of the Zephyr Written and Ill. by Chris Van Allsburg The Popcorn Dragon…
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Zuno’s Picks

Zuno’s recent reads are: Art and Max by David Wiesner Naming Liberty by Jane Yolen Come to the Fairies’ Ball by Jane Yolen Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems Bear Feels Scared by Karma Wilson Bear’s New Friend by Karma Wilson Miracle Melts Down by Rosemary Wells What’s your favorite picture book?
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Zuno’s Pick

Sci-fi fans will love this easy reader by Jane Yolen in Commander Toad and the Big Black Hole. Frog puns and wordplay abound in this deep space adventure. Commander Toad and his crew discover a black hole. When something long, pink, and sticky appears and begins to pull the ship, the crew of the Star…
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Cowgirls and their horses share a special relationship. They work together and play together. Cowgirl Kate ‘s horse Cocoa has a chocolate coat and a mane and tail the color of caramel. That’s a sweet ride for any cowgirl as the two work the ranch, count the cows, and finally bunk down for the night.…
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Tucker Mouse’s love of coins has trapped him in the shoeshine store. How will Harry Cat convince Papa Bellini to open the door? Harry to the Rescue! by Thea Feldman is marked as a Level Two reader and is based on the classic, The Cricket in Times Square, by George Selden. Related stories include Tucker’s Beetle Band,…
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Zuno’s Pick

Over the next month, Zuno will spotlight some early reader books. This week, he’s chosen Cynthia Rylant’s Mr. Putter and Tabby Clear the Decks. When Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby need adventure, they go next door to Mrs. Teaberry’s house. Today, Mrs. Teaberry and her dog Zeke head for a sightseeing boat and open…
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