Isabella: Star of the Story

Isabella:   Star of the Story, Just How Much can a Little Girl Dream? by Jennifer Fosberry

Pictures by Mike Litwin

Published by Sourcebooks

2013
Shelf:  Picture Book
Ages 4 and up

Opening Line:  "Slow down Isabella," the father said, "those books aren't going anywhere."
"Oh yes they are - some lucky books are going home with me!" the little girl said.

Favorite Quotes:  "I know that you will never OUTGROW a good story."

Blurb:  Each day is an epic adventure with the little Isabella.  Join Isabella on her latest journey through the library where she's on a quest to find that "just right" book.  Virtually impossible to choose just one, Isabella likens herself to a variety of timeless storybook characters, such as Peter Pan, Goldilocks, Black Beauty, and many others.  At the end of the day, she's just Isabella, someone who loves a good book....a true Bookie! 

Within its pages: 

Litwin's illustrations are colorful and vivid, with a touch of magic!  Bookies will enjoy trying to figure out who the character will be on the upcoming page, by looking at the clue on each page before a new character arrives.  For example. a bowl of porridge for Goldilocks can be found on the page that precedes this character or a horse shoe for Black Beauty. 

The final pages provide some background, and trivia for each of the characters and stories mentioned along Isabella's literary journey. 

                                   

Shelf  it!

The very spunky and charming Isabella returns in the third installment of this picture book series. True to form, Isabella's spark and zest for life are both delightful and infectious.  A great book to include in a library study, help foster a love of reading, and/or cuddle up with.  After all, Isabella is an extraordinary girl who loves a good book....certainly something all bookies can relate to. 

Be sure to visit the author's page for an interactive read aloud of this story.

"All you need is a library card and a big imagination."

 

 

 

The Midnight Library

                                                              
The Midnight Library by Kazuno Kohara

Published by Roaring Book Press

2014
Shelf:  Picture Book

Opening Line:  "Once there was a library that opened only at night."

Favorite Quotes: 

"I must stay until I finish  reading this book," said the tortoise.  "I only have 500 pages left!"

Blurb:  Meet the Little Librarian who happily works in the Midnight library, only opened at night.  The Midnight library caters to all those nocturnal animals, active and lively at night, searching for just the right book, and the Little Librarian and her assistants, the owls,  know just how to help them.
 

Within its pages:  This picture book is so precious and charming.  The illustrations are simply adorable.  Readers will be able to relate and identify with the feeling of finding that perfect book. 

Shelf  it!

Midnight library is a beautiful book, bursting with cozy charm.  A perfect picture book to cuddle up with at bedtime, kick off the school year, launch a library study, and to help cultivate a love of reading.  Simply idyllic for turning them into bookies!