Giant Dance Party

Giant Dance Party by author Betsy  Bird and illustrator Brandon Dorman

Age Range: 4-8 years

Publisher:  Greenwillow Books

Publication Date: April 23, 2013

A precocious youngster named Lexy decides to give up dancing and become a dance teacher in this picture book. While she loves to dance, her stage fright prevents her from showing her talent when on stage in recitals. Being a dance teacher would allow her to enjoy dance without dancing on stage. She advertises for clients but nobody enrolls. Just as she is about to ditch her dance teacher dream,  five blue furry giants appear and ask for lessons. At first  Lexy is apprehensive but they persuade her to  take them on as dance students. Each one learns a different dance. The day comes when Lexy’s students are ready for a recital. Once they are on stage, a problem that Lexy is all too familiar with attacks the giants. Thank goodness Lexy knows exactly what to do! My Book Eyes likes Lexy’s problem solving. The illustrations of the giants are adorable.

 

 

L is for Love: A Heartfelt Alphabet

L is for Love: A Heartfelt Alphabet by author/illustrator Greg Paprocki

Age Range:  toddler and up

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Publication Date: December 4, 2018

In this alphabet board book, words and illustrations represent deeds  linked to care and connection throughout all 26  letters. Important lessons learned in few words. Illustrations are vibrant and diverse. Wonderful gift for any age.

 

 

 

 

Pizza at Sally’s

Pizza at Sally’s by author/illustrator Monica Wellington

Age Range: 3 years – 7 years

Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: June 1, 2006

In this picture book,  the  audience learns  to make a scrumptious cheese pizza in Sally’s pizza store. Sally gathers tomatoes in a community garden, receives delivered bags of milled flour and purchases cheese at a neighboring store. This business owner shows readers that her ingredients come from a variety of places. Anticipation displayed on customers’ faces will have viewers also wanting to go to Sally’s for a slice. Many action verbs sprinkle this story as Sally creates her pizza pies. Illustrations are striking and easy to understand. At the end of this book there is a recipe for making pizza.

 

Flower Girl Butterflies

Flower Girl Butterflies by author Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard and illustrator Christiane Kromer

Age Range: Preschool – Grade 2

Publisher: Greenwillow Books

Publication Date: March 30, 2004

Aunt Robin bestows upon young Sarah, the flower girl position. Sarah is exhilarated as she picks out her dress yet is concerned about events that could ruin her opportunity in this picture book. My Book Eyes found it pleasing to read about a child character that is fretful about herself yet mature enough to give up her room to guests, console the ring bearer at rehearsal, help others get dressed on  the wedding day, give herself a pep talk and have fun too.  Illustrations of the whole wedding experience are well depicted and conjure up memories of what it is like to participate in  or attend a wedding with its routines and family members.