Old and New Storybooks

today’s storybook summary is The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses by Paul Goble Storyline: This is the story of a Native-American girl and her devotion to horses. She lived in a village that had a herd of horses. She would lead the horses to drink and graze, because she knew what they enjoyed. People said that she understood them in a special way.

Imaginary Fred by Eoin Colfer today’s Children storybook summary is Imaginary Fred by Eoin Colfer Illustration by Oliver Jeffers Storyline : This is a story about an imaginary friend. It’s no fun to be alone, says the author at the beginning of the book.

today children storybook summary is The Three Pigs by David Wiesner Storyline: This is not your typical story. This is a story in many stories. The tale of the three pigs is retold in a new manner. The swains are given a second chance to stand up to the bad wolf.

Feathers for Lunch by Lois Ehlert today’s children storybook is Feathers for Lunch by Lois Ehlert Storyline: This is a story about a cat that sneaks out through a crack in the door. The animal is not named, but is identified by onomatopoeia, Jingle-Jingle. The narrator tells us that the cat went out to find a “a spicy treat for today’s menu” aka to hunt a bird. But the cat has a bell at his collar and the birds get the warnings and fly away at the sound, leaving the cat with only feathers for his menu.

Archie the Daredevil Penguin by Andy Rash today’s children storybook is Archie the Daredevil Penguin by Andy Rash Storyline: Archie is a penguin known by his brave approach to challenges. He has won many competition and impresses his friends many times. His nickname is the Daredevil. But he has one secret: he cannot swim because he is afraid of the briny deep and the creatures that lurk there.

Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin, pictures by Harry Bliss today’s children storybook is Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin, pictures by Harry Bliss Storyline: This book is a diary from the perspective of a worm. The main character is a boy worm that writes about his daily life. Nothing spectacular, but rather common events in one’s life if we disregard the species of the writer.