Quick Summaries for Some Picture Books We've Enjoyed
The Great Paper Caper
written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
genre: Mystery
review written by Snailien
A deer, a fox, a chicken, a beaver, an owl, a pig, and a boy lived underground in a forest. When they noticed that some of the branches on their trees were missing, they discovered that a bear cut them down to make paper. He was practicing making paper airplanes for a contest he wanted to win.
written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
genre: Mystery
review written by Snailien
A deer, a fox, a chicken, a beaver, an owl, a pig, and a boy lived underground in a forest. When they noticed that some of the branches on their trees were missing, they discovered that a bear cut them down to make paper. He was practicing making paper airplanes for a contest he wanted to win.
What Really Happened to Humpty?
by Joe Dumpty as told to Jeanie Franz Ransom
illustrated by Stephen Axelson
genre: Mystery
review written by Daisy
Someone pushed Humpty Dumpty off the wall while he was working for the Neighborhood Watch. His brother, Joe, thought it was not an accident. He went around gathering clues but he only had until 5:00. You'll never guess who the culprit was!
by Joe Dumpty as told to Jeanie Franz Ransom
illustrated by Stephen Axelson
genre: Mystery
review written by Daisy
Someone pushed Humpty Dumpty off the wall while he was working for the Neighborhood Watch. His brother, Joe, thought it was not an accident. He went around gathering clues but he only had until 5:00. You'll never guess who the culprit was!
Grandpa's Teeth
written & illustrated by Rod Clement
genre: Mystery
review written by Tommy Bubbles and Muddy Puddles
Grandpa woke up one morning and discovered that his teeth weren't on his nightstand. He suspected everyone that didn't smile. Who could possibly be the culprit?
written & illustrated by Rod Clement
genre: Mystery
review written by Tommy Bubbles and Muddy Puddles
Grandpa woke up one morning and discovered that his teeth weren't on his nightstand. He suspected everyone that didn't smile. Who could possibly be the culprit?
September Roses
written & illustrated by Jeanette Winter
genre: Realistic fiction
review written by Dab
Two ladies came to New York from Africa for a flower show on the day that the twin towers came down. The show was cancelled.The ladies made the twin towers out of roses in the park for people to enjoy.
written & illustrated by Jeanette Winter
genre: Realistic fiction
review written by Dab
Two ladies came to New York from Africa for a flower show on the day that the twin towers came down. The show was cancelled.The ladies made the twin towers out of roses in the park for people to enjoy.
The Flame of Peace
written & illustrated by Deborah Nourse Lattimore genre: folk tale review by Jack N. Jill and Ummm King In this Aztec folktale, after Two Flint's father died trying to stop a war, all Two Flint wanted was peace. So Two Flint went to find the Flame of Peace, but on his way there he had to pass nine deadly demons. He used his wits to defeat them all. He arrived at the Flame of Peace, brought it home, and lived in peace forever. |
Mogie, The Heart of the House
written by Kathi Appelt
illustrated by Marck Rosenthal
genre: contemporary realistic fiction, based on a true story
review by Juliet
In the Ronald McDonald House in Houston, Texas, a dog named Mogie helps kids who lose their mojo or cha cha cha.
written by Kathi Appelt
illustrated by Marck Rosenthal
genre: contemporary realistic fiction, based on a true story
review by Juliet
In the Ronald McDonald House in Houston, Texas, a dog named Mogie helps kids who lose their mojo or cha cha cha.