Old and New Storybooks

today’s children storybook summary is Stellaluna By Janell Cannon Stellaluna by Janell Cannon   Theme: This is a story about acceptance and kindness Plot: How a baby bat got separated from her mother, fell into a bird’s nest, and was raised among the chicks despite the significant differences between bats and birds. Storyline One night, Stellaluna and her mother went into the forest out looking for fruits for dinner. But bats like Stellaluna are not the only nocturnal creatures; from high on a treetop, an owl was spying on them.

today’s children storybook summary is Dog Breath: The Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis By Dav Pilkey Theme: This is a story of redemption, acceptance, and finding the bright side in a difficult situation Plot: The Tosis family wants to get rid of their dog, Hally because it has bad breath. Talking points  Acceptance. Are we judging others based on who we are? Are we accepting others as who they are?

today’s children storybook summary is Samurai Scarecrow, A Very Ninja Halloween By Rubin Pingk The takeaway: If you don’t treat someone with kindness, you may get “tricked” by them (or don’t be mean to your baby sister!) – A perfect example of the Halloween trick or treat, applied to human behavior –

today’s children storybook summary is The Funeral By Matt James The takeaway : Through the eyes of a child, a funeral is not an ordinary day. There are many unfamiliar places, people's behavior is sober, and the whole day has an unexplained solemnity to it. But the best part of the day is when you get together with your family, thus making it comfortable and welcoming.

today’s children storybook summary is Elmore By Holly Hobbie The takeaway : Make yourself known before asking for understanding and friendship from others. Show them that the rough side of you is nothing else than a shield for your protection. And they have nothing to fear.

today’s children storybook summary is Albert’s Tree By Jenni Desmond The takeaway: There are no big hairy monsters under the bed, or in the closet, or up high and down below…just creatures you haven’t met yet and things you are still to find out about. That’s all there is! And once you realize what made you afraid, you’ll see you had the wrong idea altogether. This is a book about being scared of (nonexistent) monsters.

Stephen and the Beetle by Jorge Lujan today’s children storybook summary is Stephen and the Beetle By Jorge Lujan Illustration by Chiara Carrer The takeaway Life is made up of small things, grace is universal, and empathy is better learned through play and observation.   

Crabtree by Jon & Tucker Nichols today’s children storybook summary is Crabtree By Jon & Tucker Nichols The takeaway Everybody needs to put a little order in their homes; even adults need help to get organized. Because when you have a lot of stuff, you risk losing your most important things. Take Alfred Crabtree for example…. He lost his smile… well, it wasn’t an actual smile but very similar. 

Umbrella by Taro Yashima today’s children storybook summary is Umbrella By Taro Yashima The Takeaway Patience is the key word for this book. Children learn to hold on their impulses. They are taught that there is a right time for everything.

Here I Am by Kim and Sanchez today’s children storybook summary is Here I am By Patty Kim Illustration by Sonia Sanchez Storyline: Looking down from the airplane window, the boy sees the city below. But he is not smiling, he is not excited, he is sad. Coming out of the plane, with his parents and a younger sibling, he keeps looking back.

Flood by Alvaro F. Villa today’s children storybook summary is Flood By Alvaro F. Villa Storyline: It is a bright day. The sun is shining over the grassland and a bird is flying over the river. Two children are playing with their dog under an old but proud tree, not far from their white and blue house, with red and pink flower beds and a short white fence around.

Bailey by Harry Bliss today’s children storybook summary is Bailey By Harry Bliss Storyline: This book is about a school day in the live of Bailey, the dog. At the first glimpse it may seem boring, a common place, or just another school day. But it’s not. For the simple reason that Bailey is a dog, and, unlike humans, dogs don’t go to school, as far as we know.

Our Family Tree, An Evolution Story by Lisa Westberg Peters today’s children storybook summary is   Our Family Tree, An Evolution Story By Lisa Westberg Peters Illustrated by Lauren Stringer Storyline: This book tells the story of the making of mankind through a biological point of view. It is, therefore, as the title say, an evolutionary tale. So be warn that creationism, as a religious perspective, is nowhere to find in this book.

Stone Soup by Marcia Brown today’s children storybook summary is  Stone Soup Retold and pictured By Marcia Brown Storyline: Hungry and tired, three soldiers were marching down a strange country road. They were returning home from war. They were dreaming of a good dinner and a place to sleep. They haven’t eaten in two days. As they went down a road lined with tall trees,

Wolf by Sara Fanelli today’s children storybook summary is Wolf By Sara Fanelli Storyline: Wolf is a story about dealing with prejudice and exclusion, and learning from it. About trying to fit in and, ultimately, despite rejection, remaining positive. Wolf is, as you may correctly think, a wolf. He has black fur, red eyes, gray teeth(?) and colored boots, one red, one yellow. He wants to make new friends

Call Crow by Lois Lowry today’s children storybook summary is Crow Call By Lois Lowry Illustration Bagram Ibatoulline Storyline: It is an early November morning and Liz and her dad have gone hunting. Liz is a little shy and doesn’t know her dad very well. Her father had just returned home after being out to war.

Barnaby Never Forgets by Pierre Collet-Derby today’s children storybook summary is Barnaby Never Forgets By Pierre Collet-Derby Storyline: Barnaby is a school age rabbit (yes, rabbits go to school too) that has a problem: he is, sometimes, forgetful. But who isn’t, you’d say and you’d be right. Barnaby, for example, forgot where he put his glasses (yes, yes, rabbits can wear glasses too, can’t they?).

Little Ree by Ree Drummond today’s children storybook summary is Little Ree By Ree Drummond Illustrated by Jaqueline Rogers Storyline: Little Ree is about seven or eight years old when she moves to her grandparents’ ranch to be a country girl. She brings with all her toys, her pets, the brother and the parents. And of course, all her excitement. But she’s not sure if this life is for her.

The Birthday Party by Ronald and Juanita Destra today’s children storybook summary is The Birthday Party By Ronald & Juanita Destra Storyline : Children love birthday parties. There’s balloons, presents, cake, and all their friends together. And they are promised few hours, the least, of full of fun. All day long they are waiting for the party, building up excitement and anticipation.  

Rescued by Love by Lindsay Jouet today’s children storybook summary is Rescued by Love By Lindsay Jouet Storyline: What do you do when your dog is home alone? You can try a toy, a bone, a sleeping pill (just kidding), your old shoes, the kennel, or anything else that may come to your mind. But if nothing works, then turn to this book. It says that if your dog gets lonely then it’s time to find him a friend.