One Special Day by Lola M. Schaefer-ESSENTIAL

Schaefer, Lola M. One Special Day. Disney Hyperion, 2012. PICTURE BOOK.

Spencer is fast, strong, tall, and free until one day when he becomes a big brother.

A good picture book for children who are soon to be older brothers and sisters. The pictures are well-done and works well with the text. The text is simple and easy to follow. Younger children will enjoy having this book read to them. PRE-K only, ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.

Stay Close to Mama by Toni Buzzeo-OPTIONAL

Buzzeo, Toni, Stay Close to Mama. Disney Hyperion, 2012. PICTURE BOOK.

Twiga’s mom tells him to stay close and safe, but Twiga is very curious and wanders off. Will he find his way back to Mama?

A fun story, but the pictures are a little dark. There’s a lot of text, but it’s simple to follow. This would make a good read aloud to older preschoolers. Pre-K only. OPTIONAL. Reviewer: Kira Moody, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.

The Boy Who Cried Alien by Marilyn Singer-OPTIONAL

Singer, Marilyn, The Boy Who Cried Alien. Disney Hyperion, 2012. PICTURE BOOK.

When two aliens crash land on Earth and don’t understand English, it’s up to Larry the Liar to figure out a way to help them get back to their planet. Will he succeed?

The picture book is a little long, but the pictures complement the text well. Boys who like aliens and picture books will probably enjoy this book. EL (K-3). OPTIONAL. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.

I Love My Daddy by Giles Andreae-ESSENTIAL

Andreae, Giles, I Love My Daddy. Disney Hyperion, 2012. PICTURE BOOK.

Daddies are fun and full of love, just like mommies. When a young child spend time with her daddy, they sing songs, play horsie, and even sometimes watch tv and they always know how much they love each other.

A cute picture book for toddlers and preschoolers. The text is simple and easy to follow. The pictures are colorful and complement the text. Young children will love reading this book. Pre-K only.ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Jessica Moody, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.

Daddies Do It Different by Alan Lawrence Sitomer-ESSENTIAL

Sitomer, Alan Lawrence, Daddies Do It Different. Disney Hyperion, 2012. PICTURE BOOK.

Daddies do things a little differently than mommies. From the way you get dresses in the morning to the way they help you get ready for bed, but they both love you all the same.

A really cute picture about daddies. The pictures are colorful and complement the text well. The text is simple and fun. Young children will enjoy having this book read to them. Pre-K only. ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Jessica Moody, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.

Captain America Joins the Mighty Avengers by Rich Thomas-ADVISABLE

Thomas, Rich, Captain America Joins The Mighty Avengers. Marvel, 2012. Pgs. 46. PICTURE BOOK.

How did Captain America become a member of the Avengers? Learn how in this Marvel picture book.

The pictures are detailed and colorful. The text is simple and not laid out too busy on the page. Readers and young children who like Avengers will enjoy reading this book. 

PreK, EL (K-3), EL (4-6). ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Jessica Moody, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.

The Mighty Avengers by Rich Thomas-ADVISABLE

Thomas, Rich, The Mighty Avengers. Disney Hyperion, 2012. Pgs. 46. PICTURE BOOK.

How did the Avengers become a team. How did each of the Avengers acquire their powers? In this book, readers will learn how the Avengers first assembled.

The story will appeal a lot to Marvel fans. The pictures are detailed and complement the text well. There’s a lot of text on a page, so the pages are a little busy. Young children and readers, however, who enjoy Avengers will enjoy reading this book.

PreK, EL (K-3), EL (4-6).  ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Kira Moody Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.

Avengers: Assemble by Thomas Palacios-ESSENTIAL

Palacios, Tomas, Avengers: Assemble. Marvel, 2012. Pgs. 32. EASY READER.

Meet all of the avengers as they assemble for battle in this early reader.

A great book for struggling readers, beginning readers, and ESL students. The characters are recognizable. The story is fairy comprehensive considering it’s an early reader. This book could be used as an introduction to superheroes, narrative, or adventure. Readers and young children alike will enjoy reading this book.

PreK, EL(K-3), El(4-6), MS. ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Jessica Moody, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.