Old and New Storybooks

today’s children storybook summary is Master Man By Aaron Shepard Illustrated by David Wisniewski Theme: Vanity and modesty. Plot: Shadusa thinks he is the strongest man on earth and calls himself Master Man. But when his wife tells him one day that there is someone else stronger, Shadusa goes out to meet him, only to discover an amazing thing. This story is an adaptation of a folk tale from the Hausa group in northern Nigeria.

today’s children storybook summary is Strange Creatures, The Story of Walter Rothschild and His Museum By Lita Jude Theme:  Love and care for animals, the environment, and nature Plot: Walter, a shy boy, has spent most of his time alone, scouring the family’s enormous garden. His father wants him to take over the family banking business, but the boy loves animals and being in nature. This is a true story about the life and work of Walter Rothschild. Storyline Walter Rothschild grew up in England in a wealthy family, being almost the richest boy in the world. But what made him special was his interest and love for all creatures and plants.

today’s children storybook summary is Never Ever Talk to Strangers! By Anne Marie Pace Illustrated by Guy Francis Never Ever Talk to Strangers   Theme: Jamie had just learned what to do if a stranger approached him, but when it came to applying his learning, things turned out to be more complicated the Jamie thought.   Plot: A short while after receiving his Super Safety Expert Badge from officer Crane for learning stranger safety, Jamie comes face to face with a stranger. Would he remember the rules, uphold his badge and stay safe?

today’s children storybook summary is Patrick Gets Hearing Aids By Maureen Cassidy Riski and Nikolas Klakow Illustrations by Kim Klakow Theme: Helping children understand hearing loss. Plot: A school-age rabbit does not hear well, which causes him many problems. He must get checked. Talking points: Often time children with hearing loss are isolated by their peers. This book is not only for kids with hearing impairment, but for their classmates as well. Some questions to ask are: What happens when you cannot hear? What can we do about it? How do you get your ears checked? How can we help our friends with hearing loss?

                                                           today’s children storybook summary is Meg and Mog By Helen Nicoll Illustration by Jan Pienkowski

today’s children storybook summary is The Thumbtack Dancer By Leslie Tryon Illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist The takeaway : When you have a talent to share with the rest of the world but you don’t have money to buy a pair of shoes…don’t give up. Show up every morning and knock on faith’s door; one day, it will open for you.  

today’s children storybook summary is Whiffy Wilson, the wolf who wouldn’t go to bed By Caryl Hart Illustration by Leonie Lord The takeaway : Here is how to make bedtime more attractive for children who don’t want to go to sleep. This book is as much for grown-ups as it is for kids.

today’s children storybook summary is Little Penguin’s Tale By Audrey Wood The takeaway This storybook about a runaway penguin encourages children to stay together as a group and shows what could happen if one decides to take off on their own.

today’s children storybook summary is Fanny By Holly Hobbie The takeaway This book is about not taking “no” for an answer. If you believe in something, you can do it. Just like little Fanny. When her mother said “no”, she didn’t give up (which, to be realistic, should just be the exception from the rule, not the norm). When her friends say “no,” she also perseveres until they change their minds.

Trouble with Trolls by Jan Brett today’s children storybook summary is Trouble with Trolls By Jan Brett Storyline: What would you do if a bunch of trolls want to steal your dog? Fight them back? Let them have it? Run away? See what Treva did. This book teaches us how to fight for what we love. In early spring, Treva, a girl with golden braids, decides to pay a visit to a cousin who lives on the other side of the Mount Baldy.

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,