Wednesday, 21 December 2011
One of a Kind
In this wry and witty picture book, an only child learns that in a classroom of multiples, individuality can be awesome.All the kids in Lysander Singleton’s class are either twins or triplets, which means Lysander Singleton is the only “only child” at Twin Oaks Elementary. He tries to do what he can to fit in—making photocopies of himself, or attempting to play games with the other kids—though his efforts are usually met with unfortunate results.
But when it comes time for the schoolwide Twindividuation competition, a series of events meant to encourage individuality, Lysander quickly realizes that being the only “only child” does have its advantages—and that being unique isn’t such a bad thing after all.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Kind-Ariel-S-Winter/dp/1442420162
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
From the Golden Books archives comes a Margaret Wise Brown gem, with fresh new illustrations!Mother, Mother, I am sick
Call for the Doctor quick quick quick!
When tiny toys of all kinds cry, Doctor Squash comes running! Always ready to mend and soothe, to pat and prescribe, Doctor Squash helps each doll stay "fit as a fiddle and right as rain." And when the good doctor himself falls ill, you can be sure there will be a crackerjack team of dolls-turned-doctors ready to rush to his aid!
Beautifully reillustrated by David Hitch, this whimsical Golden Book from the 1950s will enchant a new generation.
http://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Squash-Doll-Golden-Classic/dp/0375848002
Monday, 15 March 2010
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