Old and New Storybooks

today’s children storybook summary is Auntie Loves You By Helen Foster James Illustrated by Petra Brown The takeaway: Rather than being a story with a point, this book is a keepsake, an auntie gift for her niece or nephew.

today’s children storybook summary is Migrant By Maxine Trottier Illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault The takeaway: This is a very sweet story about a migrant family of Mennonites from Mexico and their lives on the road, told through the eyes of a young girl.

today’s children storybook summary is Dear Substitute By Liz Garton Scanlon and Audrey Vernick Illustrated by Chris Raschka The takeaway : When teachers must miss a day at school, a substitute takes over. But the sub cannot replace the beloved teacher and the class grows anxious. This book shows exactly what children feel when their teacher is gone for the day and helps them get through the day and even enjoy it.

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 A Hen for Izzy Pippik By Aubrey Davis Illustrated by Marie Lafrance The takeaway: Sometimes, it is hard to keep doing the right thing, especially when others push you in the wrong direction. But as hard as it may be and as long as it may take, doing the right thing feels good, and sooner or later, others will follow.

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.

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.