Puppy Truck

Puppy Truck by author / illustrator Brian Pinkney

Age Range: 5 – 8 years

Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: June 25, 2019

In this clever picture book, the resilience of a child is seen when he is denied a puppy. Making the best of his situation, Carter envisions a gift toy truck as his pet. Readers see the vehicle with slight puppy features and behaviors of both i.e. Leaping, resisting, running, barking, and beeping to name a few. Illustrator captures the exuberance of this age group in his pictures. An enjoyable story that will be read by many.

Peg + Cat: The Puddle

Peg + Cat: The Puddle by author Jennifer Oxley and illustrator Billy Aronson

Age Range: 3 years – 7 years

Publisher: Candlewick Entertainment

Publication Date: March 12, 2019

Peg and Cat love playing in puddles but Cat needs to know how deep puddles are to prevent his tail from getting wet. This is a fun story that addresses measurement. Page numbers are depicted as addition equations i.e. 2+1=3 is page 3. Illustrations are appropriate for the text. Stickers are included for added enjoyment.