BLUE GOOSE
WENT TO THE EASTER EGG ROLL 2008 ALONG WITH RED HEN, YELLOW CHICK, AND WHITE DUCK.
WHAT A JOB THEY DID!!!
From Publishers Weekly: (Starred Review)
“Farmer Gray’s homestead is as colorless as his name—even the sky and grass are gray. So, while he’s away for the day, Blue Goose, Red Hen, Yellow Chick and White Duck get some paint and undertake a barnyard makeover. First they cover a few things in their signature colors—and what they redecorate can be surprising: “White Duck painted the fence white. And Yellow Chick painted all the flowers yellow.” Next the animals mix the different colors (e.g., yellow and blue make green for the grass.) With a little teamwork, they’re even able to paint the sun yellow (this image requires vertical format so readers can fully savor the effort involved). Tafuri’s (The Busy Little Squirrel) animal cast is creative, confident and diligent—there are no pratfalls into paint cans, no falling off of ladders. But the veteran author is more visually playful here than usual: the scenes have the bold, graphic punch of murals. As always, her generously sized animals and pithy text extend a warm welcome to readers, and make this celebration of color ideal for sharing either one-on-one or with a group.”
Excerpt from BLUE GOOSE –
“It’s finished,” shouted Blue Goose,
Red Hen, Yellow Chick,
and White Duck.
The barnyard was filled with color.
They were ready to say –
“SURPRISE!”
to their Farmer Gray.
The Busy Little Squirrel
The leaves were falling.
The air is cold.
Squirrel needs to get ready for winter.
He cannot nibble with the mice.
He does not have time to hop with the frogs
or run with the dogs.
But there is one thing he can do.
Whose Chick Are You?
A chick hatches out of its egg, but who does it belong to?
No one seems to know–not Goose (Honk), not Duck (Quack),
not Hen (Cluck), not Bird (Chirp).
Not even Little Chick (croo? croo?)
But Little Chick’s parents know, and sharp observers
will delight in noting–they’ve been swimming nearby
all along.
Five Little Chicks
This little chick went to the garden.
This little chick found a worm.
This little chick eyed a berry.
And this little chick gave a squirm!
With counting, fun, and vibrant illustrations, acclaimed storyteller Nancy Tafuri brings the
farmyard to life.
Mamas and little ones everywhere will cherish all the
special moments of these little chicks for years to come.
"A good choice to pair with Margaret Wise Brown’s
Good Night Moon." –
Booklist
Have You Seen My Duckling?
This Caldecott Honor book shows an anxious mother duck
leading her brood around the pond as she searches for one missing duckling. But clever viewers can see that duckling isn’t lost, just adventuring – and never very far away.
Goodnight, My Duckling
In this charming bedtime companion to her classic,
Caldecott Honor-winner,
Have You Seen My Duckling, Tafuri's beautifully detailed watercolors and sparse text once again captures the tender feeling and joyful wonder of childhood.
I Love You, Little One
Deep in the woods,animal mothers reasurre their little
ones of the many ways they are loved. Endearing, full-color artwork from a Caldecott Honor artist highlights the bond between parent and baby.
You Are Special, Little One
From the artic to the savannah,six animal babies–
and one little child–are tenderly assured of the
many ways in which they are special.As comforting
as a hug, the charming text and warm,inviting
watercolors celebrate the appreciation and love
all parents feel for their special little ones.
In the Snow by Sharon Phillips Denslow
Pictures by Nancy Tafuri
When the pile of snow gets smaller and smaller
and day turns to dusk and it gets colder and colder,
who will bring new seed for the hungry animals?
Look closely! Who is coming?
The Donkey's Christmas Song
Under a bright star,a long,long time ago... a special baby is born in a stable, and the shy little donkey wants to be the first of the animals to sing his song of welcome. But he is afraid his bray will sound too rough. Lyrically told, and illustrated with large,richly hued images aglow with starlight, this joyous picture book is the perfect way to welcome young children into the wonder of the first Christmas.
What The Sun Sees,What the Moon Sees
Here is a beautiful and unique picture book
in turn around format about the concept of
day and night.Open the book,and the sun rises
to reveal blue skies,crowed barnyards,and
bustling streets.Turn the book over,and the
moon comes up to the hush of night with its
bright stars,hooting owls,and sleeping children.
Young audiences will delight in the experience
of going from morning to night–and back again.
The Biggest Boy by Kevin Henkes
Pictures by Nancy Tafuri
Billy is a big boy who can do all sorts of things by himself. And when his parents tell him he is growing bigger every day, he starts to imagine what it would
be like to be the biggest boy in the world.
This Is The Farmer
A farmer's good-morning kiss to his wife sets in
motion an amusing chain of events reaching from the
kitchen to the barnyard in this lighthearted
cumulative tale. All's well that ends well when a
donkey's accidental kick opens the gate so the farmer
can enter to milk the patient cow,while an opportunistic
stands by to catch a stream of milk.
Spots,Feathers, And Curly Tails
Nancy Tafuri knows just what questions her
very young fans will love to hear–and answer.
This barnyard tour will have her audience
crowing with delight as they study these big,
bold paintings of animals and birds,in this
question and answer format.
Across The Stream by Mirra Ginsburg
Pictures by Nancy Tafuri
A hen and her chicks and a duck and her ducklings star in this perfect bedtime tale of a bad dream and an amazing rescue. "Tailor-made for the youngest picture-book audience."--
Booklist. "An exceptional picture book."--
Publishers Weekly.
