One Death Nine Stories

ONE DEATH NINE STORIES edited by Marc Aronson and Charles R. Smith. Candlewick, 2014.

It all begins with
Kev's death, not unexpected,
But it's far-reaching.

The Riverman

THE RIVERMAN by Aaron Starmer. FSG, 2014.

Alistair must help
Fiona fight Riverman
How can he do this?

Fables

AESOP'S FABLES retold by Ann McGovern. Scholastic, September 2013.

Aesop wrote fables
To instruct the young and old
Using animals.

Again!

AGAIN! by Emily Gravett. Simon and Schuster, 2013.

It is bedtime for Cedric the Dragon. That means it is time for a story. But once Mother Dragon has finished a story, Cedric demands she read the book AGAIN! The story changes with each reading. Will Cedric ever get to bed? The double page spreads alternate between the book being read to Cedric and spreads simply featuring our young dragon demanding an encore until the very end. Kids will love the surprise in store. Team with MORE! MORE! MORE! SAID THE BABY for an interesting text set.

Imagine

BEAR HAS A STORY TO TELL by Philip C. Stead with illustrations by Erin Stead. Roaring Brook, September 2012.

Bear must tell story
But everyone is busy
With winter on way. <397>

MAURICE SENDAK: AUTHOR BIOGRAPHIES. Heinemann, 2012.

Genius Maurice drew
Wild things, opera settings
Making our hearts glad. <398>

DON'T SQUISH THE SASQUATCH by Kent Redeker with illustrations by Bob Staake. Disney/Hyperion, 2012.

Don't squish the Sasquatch
It makes him irritable
That is not good thing. <399>