Our soccer balls were not the same.” The detailed picture book is for ages 3-8. The tallest dino wrecks the bus, and Plourde writes about the spikiest dinosaur: “At recess time, we played a game. The boy attempts to bring just the right dinosaur to school for pet day. The little boy from Plourde’s “Dino Pets” is back, and this time, he’s showing his menagerie of dinosaurs to his class. Find the book at “Dino Pets Go to School,” written by Lynn Plourde and illustrated by Gideon Kendall, July 2011, Dutton Meade of Sedgwick is a Caldecott Honor-winning artist, and her new book is reminiscent of the classic graduation book “All the Places You’ll Go” by Dr. In bold collage artwork, a fledgling clings to the edge of his nest, deciding between the comfort of home and the joy of change and independence, the monotony of staying and the uncertainty of a first flight. Find the book at “If I Never Forever Endeavor,” by Holly Meade, April 2011, Random House Inc. She counts down sun-filled moments full of imagination while she waits for her Nana to visit. Hogan of Peaks Island captures the summer of an island child through a young girl. Find the book at “Seven Days of Daisy,” by Jamie Hogan, June 2011, Down East Books Both author and illustrator are from Waldoboro. As frogs invade her home, the comedic story is filled with silly noises, repeating phrases and rhymes for ages 4-8. The beloved Nana Quimby of Hassett’s “Mouse in the House Cat Up a Tree” is back, and she has a flooded cellar, something that many Mainer’s can relate to. Find the book at “Too Many Frogs,” by Ann and John Hassett, July 2011, Houghton Mifflin Find the book at “Pond Babies,” by Cathryn Falwell, Down East, June 2011, Down East BooksĪn exploration of the natural world for children ages 2-5, “Pond Babies” is a book of vibrant cut-paper collage, Falwell’s signature style. The fairy tale inspires thought about ecosystem restoration in a state abundant in lakes, ponds and rivers. The spirit of rivers comes alive to teach children about river systems and habitats in the mystical illustrations of Pastuchiv of Richmond. For information about the book, visit “Riparia’s River,” written by Michael Caduto and illustrated by Olga Pastuchiv, June 2011, Tilbury House The touching story explores Bunyan’s lifelong quest for friendship. Find the book at The celebrated lumberjack is challenged by another giant to determine who is the best lumberjack in this tall tale for ages 4-8. Brett’s colorful illustrations and Fuller’s rhyming prose tell the story of how a stray Maine coon cat enters the life of a young girl playing in her sunny backyard. In 1985, the Legislature made the Maine coon cat the State Cat of Maine because the cat - known for its shaggy coat, fluffy tail and tufted ears - is thought to be native to Maine. Find the book at “My Cat, Coon Cat,” written by Sandy Ferguson Fuller and illustrated by Jeannie Brett, May 2011, Islandport Press The bears’ playful antics carried out in Hayes’ illustrations make for a memorable summer tale. A family of black bears watch with curiosity a human family who comes to stay at a lakeside home for the summer. The companion to “The Winter Visitors,” this book contains few words, instead expressing its story in bright, whimsical illustrations. “The Summer Visitors,” by Karel Hayes, June 2011, Down East Books There are some really exciting ones this year.”Ī few new Maine children’s books to look for this summer: “And every year, there’s 60 to 80 new Maine children’s books published - whether it’s a Maine author or illustrator or in relationship to the topic of Maine. “Every year, I present the newest Maine children’s books ,” said children’s book author Lynn Plourde of Winthrop.
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