October = Velocirapter Awareness Month

Did you know that October is Velociraptor Awareness Month?  So we're sharing books are velociraptors and other dinosaurs . . . .

Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems

A spin on the traditional tale with dinosaurs who visit Norway as the main characters.

Crunch the Shy Dinosaurs by Cirocco Dunlap

Advises the reader on how to interact with a very shy dinosaur.

T Is for Terrible by Peter McCarthy

A tyrannosaurus rex explains that he cannot help it that he is enormous and hungry and is not a vegetarian.

More Books --

All Aboard the Dino Train by Deb Lund

Bop Bop Dinosaur by Jim Cosgrove

Dig Those Dinosaurs by Lori Haskins Houran

Dinosaur Kisses by David Ezra Stein

Dinosaur Rescue by Penny Dale

Dinosaurs on Kitty Island by Michael Slack

Duck, Duck, Dinosaur by K. George

How Dinosaurs Went Extinct by Ame Dyckman

If I Had a Raptor by George O'Connor

I'm Big by Kate McMullan

One-osaurus, Two-saurus by Kim Norman

Pterodactyl Show and Tell by Thad Krasnesky

Some Dinosaurs Are Small by Charlotte Voake

The Somethingosaur by Tony Mitton

Tea Rex by Molly Idle

Tiny Dino by Deborah Freedman

What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night by Refe Tuma

When Dinosaurs Came With Everything by Elise Broach

Dino-Mite Reads!

 This week, I'm sharing one of top requests -- dinosaur stories for kids.  So here are some of my favorite picture book dinosaur stories . . . .

T Is For Terrible by Peter McCarty

A tyrannosaurus rex explains that he cannot help it that he is enormous and hungry and is not a vegetarian.

Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems

The wacky story of three dinosaurs, including a visitor from Norway, who insist that they have not tidied up their home and prepared yummy pudding in order to trap a tasty little girl.

Brontorina by James Howe

Despite her size and not having the proper footwear, a determined dinosaur pursues her dream of becoming a ballerina.

Dinosaurumpus! by Tony Mitton

A rhyming tale of Triceratops, Brontosaurus, and even Tyrannosaurus gathering at the swamp to dance.

Dinosaur Kisses by David Ezra Stein

An energetic young dinosaur figures out her own way to give a kiss.

More Dinosaur Stories --

Can I Have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!? by Lois Grambling

Crunch, the Shy Dinosaur by Cirocco Dunlap

Dinosaur vs. the Library by Bob Shea

Dinosaurs in Diguise by Stephen Krensky

Duck, Duck, Dinosaur by Kallie George

Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct by Mo Willems

How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? by Jane Yolen

I Am a Tyrannosaurus by Tatsuya Miyanishi

I'm Big! by Kate McMullan

The Littlest Dinosaur by Michael Foreman

Lizard from the Park by Mark Pett

Pterydactyl Show and Tell by Thad Krasnesky

Rex Wrecks It! by Ben Clanton

Rory the Dinosaur: Me and My Dad by Liz Climo

Sea Rex by Molly Idle

The Somethingosaur by Tony Mitton

Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug by Jonathan Stutzman

Tyrannosaurs Wrecks! by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

What the Dinosaurs Did at School by Refe Tuma

When Dinosaurs Came With Everything by Elise Broach

Check out these books on display at the Arnold Branch through October 23, 2020.

What Should I Wear Today?

Clothes are an important part of our lives.  We love to pick out what we are going to wear for different occasions and activities.  Here are some great picture books featuring clothes . . . .

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems
Wilbur, a naked mole rat who likes to wear clothes, is forced to go before the wise community elder, who surprises the other naked mole rats with his pronouncement.

This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
A tiny fish wearing a blue hat hopes not to wake up the trouble that might be following close behind.

Chamelia by Ethan Long
Chamelia loves to stand out and often wears outrageous outfits, but eventually she learns to shine in other ways.

Sally and the Purple Socks by Lisze Bechtold
When her tiny purple socks start to expand, Sally turns them into a scarf and then curtains, but things soon get out of hand.



More Books About Clothes --
Baby Shoes by Dashka Slater
Bridget's Beret by Tom Lichtenheld
Buy My Hats by Dave Horowitz
The Day We Danced in Underpants by Sarah Wilson
Dog in Boots by Greg Gormley
Ella Sarah Gets Dressed by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
The Emperor's New Clothes by Demi
Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London
Glasses: Who Needs 'Em? by Lane Smith
Grandpa's Overalls by Tony Crunk
A Hat for Minerva Louise by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Hello, Sun! by Dayle Ann Dodds
I Love My Hat! by Douglas Florian
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback
Lamby Lamb by Christopher Raschka
Lost and Found by Bill Harley
The Magic Hat by Mem Fox
My Grandfather's Coat by Jim Aylesworth
Not All Princesses Dress in Pink by Jane Yolen
The Orange Shoes by Trinka Hakes Noble
Pirates Love Underpants by Claire Freedman
Red Hat by Lita Judge
Ruthie's Big Old Coat by Julie Lacome
The Skeleton in the Closet by Alice Schertle
Tacky and the Emperor by Helen Lester
Time to Get Dressed! by Elivia Savadier
What Can You Do With a Shoe? by Beatrice Schenks de Regnier
Which Hat is That? by Anna Grossnickle Hines


Check out these books on display at the Arnold Branch through October 23, 2015.

What Do You Feel? Sad Books

This month in story time we are focusing on different emotions we feel.  There are a lot of books dealing with different emotions.  Here are some picture books that have made me tear up a little . . .

Hair for Mama by Kelly Tinkham
When Marcus's mother has chemotherapy for her cancer and loses her hair, he tries to find new hair for her to make her well again.

City Dog, Country Frog by Mo Willems
When City Dog comes to the country, he meets Country Frog for the first time, and every season afterward, the two have a fun time playing together.

Arrowhawk by Lola Schaefer
Based on the true story of a bird of prey's survival after being struck by a poacher's arrow.