From the recent acquisitions shelf...
This is where I hang out because it's in a open space with room for Cupcake to crawl around and I have a pretty good vantage point of the kids as they frequent their favorite sections. Plus, is there anything more fabulous than being the first one to crack open a crisp new book?
Grandpa's Garden
I love gardening picture books but that's as close to tilling up the backyard as I get. I know my grandpa is shaking his head at me where ever he is. My grandpa was no gardener, he was a farmer, but those genes just didn't trickle down to me. The pictures in this books are lovely and the colors so inviting. It was a feast for the eyes and chocked full of wonderful information about gardening. There is an entire 10 page section in the back that shows you how the garden was plotted out and what Grandpa does in the winter, autumn, spring and summer to tend the garden. There is even advice for those brave enough to try their own garden. The story itself covers composting, planting, beneficial bugs, harvesting and more. Very informative this cute little picture book!
In the Garden with Dr. Carver
Are you sensing a theme? I swear, these were all on the new acquisitions shelf so the fault lies plainly with the library! This was a really interesting book and a lovely way to introduce your children to Dr. George Washington Carver. There was a very pro-nature-journalling message that I think homeschoolers will like.
"When I was a boy," said Dr. Carver, "drawing and plants were my two passions. I mixed my own paints and covered stones and discarded boards with pictures of the flowers. And always asking questions. I wanted to know the names of every strange stone and flowers, every insect, bird, and beast that visited the garden."Grandpa Green
Delightful! Love the illustrations! Topiaries shaped like the Cowardly Lion, Tinman and Scarecrow!
In fourth grade he got the chicken pox. Not from the chickens. He had to stay home from school. So he read stories about secret gardens and wizards and a little engine that could.
The Professor: I guess he had a theme going too
Gladiator
Life of a Roman Soldier
Life as a Gladiator: An Interactive History Adventure (You Choose Books: An Interactive History Adventure)
Technology of Ancient Greece
Sunshine:
Making Music
Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell, 1847 (Dear America Series)
Lucy's Wish (Orphan Train Children)
The Cats in the Doll Shop
Shortcake:
I've Lost My Hippopotamus
Roverandom
The Third Gift
BigBoy:
Young Henry and the Dragon
A Boy Called Dickens
Colorful Puzzles for Wise Eyes
P.S. The links take you to Amazon because I like using Amazon reviews to check out a book I'm not familiar with but please don't feel pressured to buy one. We borrowed all of these from our library free of charge. Maybe your library has them too!

We made our library trip yesterday too. My 7yo boy is loving the Insiders series. They have wonderful 3D illustrations about dinosaurs,inventions, weather, etc. He also picked up Dizzy Dinosaurs Silly Dino Poems by Lee Hopkins. My 13yo is saving up for a tree frog pet, so she picked up Keeping Amphibians by Andrew Gray and is rereading the Percy Jackson books. My 15yo still has finals this week so is stuck with Othello until Friday. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic books! There are several that we will add to our list for our next trip to the library (probably this Friday). Your children seem to have very similar tastes as my kids, especially your Professor. I think he would really hit if off with my Soldier (also my oldest child, just turned 14). I had never heard of Roverandom. I sure hope our library has it. And I'm not sure if my kids would care, but I'm very much interested in A Boy Called Dickens. I've been on a Dickens kick for about a year now and it doesn't seem to be fading anytime soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the fun post, Charlotte!
It's like you read my mind! I was just thinking that I need to get the kids to the library more often this summer, especially now that I finally have a couple of readers. These suggestions are invaluable. Thank you!!
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