Is That You, Wolf? - ADVISABLE

Is That You, Wolf? Illustrated by Steve Cox.  Barron’s, 2011.  $13.  MOVABLE PARTS BOOK.  

Pig is sure that Wolf is on the farm, but no one will believe him, because every time he feels something he thinks is Wolf, it is instead another harmless farm animal.  Does that mean Pig is wrong? Not necessarily – Farm animals BEWARE!!!  

In a variation on lift the flap books, this touch-and-feel entry has pockets for little hands to slide their fingers into – taunting them to “Slide you hand in if you dare…”  A little creepy and very well done.  A great Halloween book – or just a good scare any time of the year.  

Pre-K, EL (K-3) – ADVISABLE.  Cindy, Library Teacher

Pop-up London by Jennie Maizels - ADVISABLE

Maizels, Jennie Pop-up London.  Candlewick, 2012.  $20.  Content: G.  POP-UP BOOK.  

Welcome to the history and sights of London.  Gorgeous pop-up buildings and mini books on each page are complemented by 360 degree view of everything.  You will turning this book around and around to see and play with everything.  I don’t know how well it will survive in a checkout situation, but as a gift, for a fan of the city, it is a wonder. 

 EL – OPTIONAL, GIFT – ADVISABLE.  Cindy, Library Teacher

Maisy's Band by Lucy Cousins - ESSENTIAL

Cousins, Lucy.  Maisy's Band.  Candlewick, 2012. $17.99. PULL-THE-TAB and POP-UP PICTURE BOOK.  Maisy and her friends practice their instruments in preparation for a concert at night.  Maisy plays the drums, Charlie plays the upright bass, Tallulah plays the piano, Cyril is on the trumpet, and Eddy whacks that triangle.  Then, the last page has the concert on it.  This is a great pop-up book.  There are tabs to pull that make each person play his/her instrument (Eddy on triangle is the best).  This is a great Maisy book and a must have for anyone's Maisy collection.  It's also a great gift for any aspiring young musician.  Pre-K, EL(K-3) - ESSENTIAL.  Brent Smith, Reading Teacher