We're going to be starting a bit of a tradition around here, and as I'm sure you can guess from the title of this post, we're calling it Wednesday Book Nook. Every Wednesday we'll be featuring two books on the blog: one picture book, and one early chapter book, or middle grade novel. We'll be looking at new releases, classic lit, and pretty much everything in between. Posting it mid-week means that if it sounds like something your little one might be interested in, you can make plans to head on over to your local library on the weekend to scoop it up -- if your library carries it, of course!
Coincidentally, both books we picked up were British. What are the odds?
First up, is the picture book, Bear and Bird by Gwen Millward.
What a great story about friendship and working together! Bear and Bird are a delightful (and kind of an odd) pair, who live together in a little cabin in the woods. When they run out of the firewood to keep them warm through the cold winter, Bear sets out to find some more -- only to get lost. Bird, being the good friend he is, sets out to find his friend, and bring him home safely.
This book is filled with lush illustrations that are great for playing "I Spy" with kids. Ask them to point out different objects, or find all the insects on the page. This will keep them occupied for quite a while, and is a wonderful learning opportunity!
Our early chapter book of the week is You, Me, and Thing (The Legend of the Loch Ness Lilo) by Karen McCombie.
This one caught both of our attention with its cover alone. Who said you can't judge a book by its cover? The Legend of the Loch Ness Lilo revolves around three characters: Ruby Morgan (who narrates the tale), her friend and neighbour, Jackson Miller, and their magical friend/pet/thing, Thing -- who can't keep from getting into trouble. Especially when they bring him along to a friend's pool party!
The pages are chock full of quirky illustrations, and fun British terms that you and your reader will have fun deciphering and researching, and the wild characters provide an excellent opportunity to read aloud and play with voices. The Legend of the Loch Ness Lilo is actually the third book in a series of three, and we can't wait to get our hands on the rest of them!
~ Sonja & Joy
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