Poetree

Poetree
by Shauna LaVoy Reynolds
illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani

Can a tree write poems?  After poetry-loving Sylvia attaches one of her poems to a tree, she is delightfully surprised to find, when she returns the next day, that a different poem has been put in its place.  Did the tree write back?   Unable to stop thinking about this special tree, Sylvia continues to share her poems.  A surprising, yet sweet, twist brings the story to a heartwarming conclusion.

This is a wonderful book that combines a sweet story with beautiful poetry!

Author's website: https://shaunalavoyreynolds.com/

Can I Be Your Dog?

Can I Be Your Dog?
by Troy Cummings

Desperate for a home, Arfy, who lives in a cardboard box, sends letters to residents of Butternut Street, hoping that someone will take him in.   His hopeful requests for a home are, sadly, met with rejections from each person he reaches out to.   Will Arfy ever find a home?

What a sweet story!  Told in letter format and accompanied by bright, engaging illustrations, Can I Be Your Dog is a wonderful story that will spark conversations about what we can do to help homeless animals like Arfy. 

Author's website: http://www.troycummings.net/

Girl Running
by Annette Bay Pimentel
illustrated by Micha Archer

Bobbi Gibb loved to run.  After watching the Boston Marathon, she decided to train for it, practicing in all types of weather.  Through warm days and cold, snow and ice, Bobbi ran, preparing herself to run the marathon.  On the day of the race Bobbi is told that, because she is a girl, she cannot compete.  Did Bobbi find a way to compete despite being told she couldn't? 

This is a fantastic picture book biography of the first woman to run in the Boston Marathon.  An author's note at the end shares more about Bobbi and her efforts to officially compete in the Boston Marathon.   A wonderful story about an inspiring woman!


Author's website: http://www.annettebaypimentel.com/
Illustrator's website: https://www.michaarcher.com/

The Very Impatient Caterpillar 
by Ross Burach

It's time for the caterpillars to metamorphosize! Unfortunately,  one confused and anxious caterpillar continues to pester his companions with questions as he struggles to understand what is happening to them.    As time passes, he gets more impatient, wanting to leap out of his chrysalis before he's ready.  Will the impatient caterpillar be patient long enough to turn into a butterfly?

What a fun book!   The humorous tale, with hilarious illustrations, will bring out laughs in many readers.  This entertaining story will be a great book to share with younger readers learning about the butterfly life cycle! 

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

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