Baabwaa & Wooliam

Baabwaa & Wooliam
by David Elliott
illustrated by Melissa Sweet

Book-loving Wooliam and knitting Baabwaa live in a cozy home full of yarn and books.  One day Wooliam decides it's time for an adventure, so the two sheep venture out to the field outside their home in search of excitement.   While wandering their field, they come across a very unusual looking sheep who Wooliam immediately realizes is a wolf in disguise!

This exciting picture book is full of fun characters and many hilarious moments.   David Elliott's entertaining text is accompanied by fantastic, whimsical illustrations by Maine author/illustrator Melissa Sweet. As a fan of books and knitting, I found this book particularly entertaining!   I'm looking forward to sharing this book with readers for our upcoming Chickadee Book Award unit.

Author's website: https://www.davidelliottbooks.com/
Illustrator's website: http://melissasweet.net/

A Seed is the Start

A Seed is the Start
by Melissa Stewart

A seed is the start to a plant's life, but first it must travel to where it will grow!   This engaging book shares with readers the many ways that seeds can travel, including flying, floating, tumbling, and splashing!   Beautiful photographs show a wide variety of seeds, including several that readers may not be familiar with.   This is a fantastic book to share with readers who are learning about the life cycle of plants. 

Author's website: https://www.melissa-stewart.com/

The Van Gogh Deception

The Van Gogh Deception
by Deron Hicks

A boy with amnesia has been discovered in a Washington, D.C. art museum.  Without any knowledge of who he is or how he got to the museum, police place him temporarily in the home of Mary Sullivan and her daughter Camille.  Camille is determined to help the boy, who she names Art,  remember his past.  Unfortunately, while they follow clues to help Art regain his memory, a sinister group of criminals are pursuing Art!  Will Art and Camille uncover the mystery of Art’s past before their pursuers catch them?

This is a fantastic, action-packed, art-themed mystery!   Readers will also learn a bit about art history while reading this exciting tale.   Fans of art-themed mysteries such as Framed! and Eddie Red Undercover should give this book a try!

Author's website: http://deronhicks.com/

Sarabella's Thinking Cap

Sarabella's Thinking Cap
by Judy Schachner

Sarabella is a daydreamer.   Her imaginative mind is constantly overflowing with creative ideas.   Unfortunately, her daydreaming often gets in the way of her schoolwork, resulting in many notes home from her teacher!  However, a special homework assignment finally gives Sarabella the opportunity to express the many creative thoughts running through her mind. 

What a beautiful story!   The outstanding, detailed illustrations embrace the imaginative mind of our creative main character.   This is a fantastic selection from the 2018 - 2019 Chickadee Book Award list that I look forward to sharing with my library learners.

Author's website: http://www.judithbyronschachner.com/

The Real McCoys

The Real McCoys
by Matthew Swanson
illustrated by Robbi Behr

Eddie the Owl has gone missing!   When the mascot of Moxie McCoy's school is stolen, the mystery-loving 4th grader is on the case of the missing stuffed animal.  Using detective tips from her favorite book character, Annabelle Adams,  Moxie investigates the theft, determined to catch the culprit and locate the beloved mascot!

The first in a new series, The Real McCoys is a fun mystery full of engaging illustrations and humorous moments!  Moxie and her younger brother Milton make an entertaining detective team as they work together to solve the mystery of the missing owl!   I'm looking forward to the future adventures of Moxie and Milton!

Book website: http://realmccoysbook.com/

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