 | Zinger's Booklist for Best of 2004 Preschool |
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Actual Size
Steve Jenkins (2004) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Steve Jenkins
Audience: Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: NCCBA, Non-Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Did you ever wonder just how big a
gorilla’s hand is or how small the
tiniest fish is? Come face to face
with some amazing creatures in this
creative book that shows us the actual
size of certain animals. Whether it
is the fold-out page with a 36 inch
frog stretched across or a squid eye
as big as your head peering out at
you, Jenkin’s collage of cut and torn
paper gives a wonderful perspective of
how big and small certain animals
are. Brief, interesting facts and
physical dimensions accompany each
animal along with more descriptive
information at the end of the book.
Check out this book and “see how you
measure up” to these wild animals.
Reviewed by: Tammy / Steele Creek Library
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Carlo and the Really Nice Librarian
Jessica Spanyol (2004) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Jessica Spanyol
Audience: Preschool
Category: Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Carlo the giraffe is visiting the new
library with his dad and his cat,
Crackers. He sees colorful posters,
chairs with wheels, and so many books.
While at the library, Carlo meets Mrs.
Chinca, the librarian, who seems a
little bit scary at first. But Carlo
soon learns how fun the library can be
and how nice and helpful Mrs. Chinca
really is. A great introduction to the
library, Carlo and the Really Nice
Librarian , is brightly colored and
cheerily illustrated.
Reviewed by: Joanna / Main Library
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How to Catch a Star
Oliver Jeffers (2004) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
Audience: Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Adventure, Humor, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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A little boy wants to catch a star of
his very own because he loves stars.
He thinks of all the things he can do
with his own star like play hide-and-
go-seek and take long walks. But of
course he has trouble catching a star
in the night sky even when he uses a
life preserver. But he is determined.
Read to find out how he does “catch a
star” in the surprise ending. This
book is about not giving up on your
wishes and may inspire young children
to follow their own dreams. The boldly
colored and often funny illustrations
are out of the ordinary featuring the
boy with a large, round head and thin
body, legs, and arms. This book will
make readers of all ages laugh and
think, which makes it a special story.
Reviewed by: Jeanenne / Steele Creek Library
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Comments from Readers
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Valesecia, age 13 from North Carolina
I think that all young children would enjoy this book.
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