It begins on a Monday morning as Mr. Postmouse sets out on his rounds, to deliver mail and packages to a wide range of animals in the neighbourhood. He starts with bear…
I am not an unbiased reviewer, I happily admit I love Marianne Dubuc’s picture books! It started with In Front of My House and each new one is equally fresh and charming. The illustrations are there to be studied and enjoyed, with little treasures and clever little tidbits to be discovered. This new addition to her collection is a joy to read, and I can’t wait to share with a group of kids. It begins on a Monday morning as Mr. Postmouse sets out on his rounds, to deliver mail and packages to a wide range of animals in the neighbourhood. He starts with bear… I love the nods to fairy tales throughout this picture book. Bear is clearly having breakfast - I think we can assume it is porridge - with Goldilocks. Later we see references to Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs. These are great conversation starters, and can help really engage children in the story. This little peak into the Rabbit family's home is sure to cause some giggles... Dubuc does not shy away from the pointing out the dangers of the animal world, here Mr. Postmouse it is a bit concerned about the package for the chickens... For a children’s librarian, one of the best things about this book is that almost every animal’s house has books in it! We see a rabbit, a pigeon, a worm, a crocodile, a fish, a penguin, and a goat actually reading. It is subtle and lovely. The story ends with Mr. Postmouse arriving home with one last important delivery. This is a picture book to be savoured and shared. It has a perfect balance of text and illustrations, and it is sure to make everyone smile. Put it on hold today: Mr.Postmouse's Rounds by Marianne Dubuc.
Bernice Gets Carried Away by Hannah E. Harrison Who doesn't love a grumpy cat? Poor Bernice is not having a good day. She is in a bad mood, and her friend’s birthday party is just making it worse. All of her friends get a slice of cake with a yummy frosting rose on top. Bernice gets a plain white square. No frosting rose. How is that fair? That’s enough to put anyone in a bad mood. The cure? Balloons! Watch Bernice get carried away. My Cousin Momo by Zachariah OHora Momo’s cousins are very excited that he is coming to visit. He is from the flying squirrel side of the family, so they are expecting great things. Unfortunately, the cousins are very disappointed. Momo is not who they expected. He is odd dresser. He plays odd games. He chooses to be Muffin Man when they play superheroes. Muffin Man. That’s not good. Momo is an individual; it just takes some time for the cousins to appreciate all he has to offer. Spy Guy: the Not-so-Secret Agent by Jessica Young; illustrated by Charles Santoso Spy guy is spy, not a good one, but he is a spy. He tries hard to sneak about, but he is too noisy, too clumsy, and he doesn’t have the right shoes. Luckily, his Chief has faith in him, and keeps giving him pointers. Spy guy gets his man in the end. Ally-Saurus and the First Day of School by Richard Torrey Her name is Ally, but you can call her Ally-saurus. Ally-saurus LOVES dinosaurs. Armed with her vivid imagination and her knowledge of dinosaurs, Ally-saurus embarks on her first day of school. She is a little surprised when she meets the kids in her class and realizes they don’t all LOVE dinosaurs too, some even love princesses. That’s just weird. Ally-saurus perseveres, and her and her imagination find a way to LOVE school. |
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