hungry, and Preston is on the menu. Combining elements of the "The Three Little Pigs" and "Little Red Riding Hood," McNaugton has turned these two fairy tales on their heads in a clever story about a pig whose clumsiness saves him from being eaten. Mr. Wolf is a great narrator and his plans always go awry. Great for K-2nd graders.
Cried Wolf
ne knows which twin was born first, and the king decides to hold a horse race. This race will determine who will be the next king, not by speed, by cleverness. Even though this is the classic hero vs. villain tale, the main characters are chickens. Readers will enjoy the wit and the poultry-related puns throughout the story. I recommend this book for ages 5 and up.
sweet, simple rhymes, easy enough for toddlers to understand and enjoy. The drawings are simple and adorable. My favorite picture is the twins splashing together in the tub. I have 2 year-old twin nephews and really enjoyed how the author gave both twins in the book their own personality. This book is great for ages 2-4.
Amanda has an alligator for a best friend. (Don't worry, he's stuffed!) They have lots surprising adventures, such as a practical joke, where Alligator came from, an new friend, and many other adventures. These are the 6 1/2 short stories about a girl and her alligator.
Four very enthusiastic crocodiles go camping, but every excursion nearly ends in disaster. They finally find the best way to camp: on the lawn. (Which I completely agree.)
Uncle is a pirate, although not a very good one. The yacht club doesn't want him, and the marina isn't a good place for his pirate ship. His good luck starts to turn when he is given a honest-to-god treasure map by one of his pirate friends at the Blind Pue. Uncle and his niece, the book's narrator, search for buried treasure, rescue a movie star, and meet a mermaid.
