Sun, Sand, Surf & Stories

For most people, summer brings images of the beach -- sun, sand, and surf.  This week, I'm sharing stories about the beach and ocean.  Here's a few of my favorites . . .

Six Sandy Sheep by Judith Ross Enderle
Six sheep can't seem to stay out of trouble when they go to the beach.

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.

Sea Monkey & Bob by Aaron Reynolds
A sea monkey who is afraid of sinking and a pufferfish afraid of floating to the surface conquer their fears by sticking together.

Turtle Island by Kevin Sherry
A giant turtle's loneliness ends when a boatload of animals is shipwrecked and makes a temporary home on his shell. But when they decide to sail for home, will the turtle be alone once more?

Surfer Chick by Kristy Dempsey
The story of a little chick and her dad who take to the beach where he teaches her how to surf.


More Books --
Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear by Hans DeBeer
At the Boardwalk by Kelly Ramsdell Fineman
Beach by Elisha Cooper
Beach Feet by Kiyoi Konagaya
A Beach Tail by Karen Lynn Williams
The Blobfish Book by Jessica Olien
Blue Boat by Kersten Hamilton
Chu's Day at the Beach by Neil Gaiman
Clark the Shark by Bruce Hale
The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino
The Friend by Sarah Stewart
A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle
How to Spy on a Shark by Lori Haskins Houran
I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean by Kevin Sherry
Ladybug Girl at the Beach by David Soman
Little Tug by Stephen Savage
Nugget & Fang by Tammi Sauer
Ocean Counting by Janet Lawlor
One Lonely Seahorse by Saxton Freymann
Pigs Ahoy! by David McPhail
Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke
The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen
Rescue Squad No. 9 by Mike Austin
Scuba Bunnies by Christine Loomis
Sea Rex by Molly Idle
Three By Sea by Mini Grey
To the Beach! by Linda Ashman
Turtle Tug to the Rescue by Michael Slack
The Uncorker of Bottles by Michelle Cuevas
The Voyage of Turtle Rex by Kurt Cyrus
Wave by Suzy Lee
Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea by Jan Peck

Check these and more books out on display at the Arnold Branch through July 27, 2018.

What Shall I Wear Today?

Kids love to pick out their outfit to wear for day -- whether fancy clothes, play clothes, or a costume.  Here are some of my favorite picture books about clothes and getting dressed . . . .

Dog in Boots by Greg Gormley
After reading "Puss in Boots," an adventurous dog sets out to find the perfect pair of shoes to suit his every need.

Cat Knit by Jacob Grant
Cat struggles to adjust and find a way to overcome his disappointment when his best friend, Yarn, is transformed into an itchy, stuffy sweater that Cat initially despises.

This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
A little fish thinks he can get away with stealing a hat.

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

Farmer Brown Shears His Sheep by Teri Sloat
Farmer Brown shears his sheep and has their wool made into yarn, but after they beg to have it back he knits the yarn into sweaters for them.


More Books --
Aliens Love Dinopants by Claire Freedman
Bear in Underwear by Todd Doodler
Bing, Get Dressed by Ted Dewan
Bridget's Beret by Tom Lichtenheld
Buy My Hats by Dave Horowitz
Centipede's 100 Shoes by Tony Ross
Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do by Kathryn Heling
The Day We Danced in Underpants by Sarah Wilson
Duck Sock Hop by Jane Kohuth
Ducks Don't Wear Socks by John Nedwedik
The Emperor's New Clothes by Demi
Finders Keepers by Keiko Kasza
Flip Flop Bop by Matt Novak
Fruits in Suits by Jared Chapman
Grandpa's Overalls by Tony Crunk
Have You Seen My New Blue Socks? by Eve Bunting
Hello, Sun! by Dayle Ann Dodds
Hooray for Hat by Brian Won
I Love My Hat by Douglas Florian
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback
King Bob's New Clothes by Dom DeLuise
Lamby Lamb by Chris Raschka
Lucille's Snowsuit by Kathryn Lasky
Maggie and Michael Get Dressed by Denise Fleming
The Magic Hat by Mem Fox
The Missing Mitten Mystery by Steven Kellogg
My Grandfather's Coat by Jim Aylesworth
Naked! by Michael Ian Black
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Wilems
The Orange Shoes by Trinka Hakes Noble
The Skeleton in the Closet by Alice Schertle
Which Hat Is That? by Anna Grossnickle Hines

Check these and more books out on display at the Arnold Branch through September 29, 2017.

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.