Today, I have three wonderful picture books from Candlewick Press, including a Caldecott Medal Honor Book. I really believe you will enjoy these three selections as much as I enjoy them. So, without any further ado–there is still way too many boxes to empty before I can say I’m moved in–her are the three Candlewick Press picture books.
First up: Sam & Dave Dig a Hole
Sam & Dave Dig a Hole
Written by Mac Barnett
Illustrated by Jon Klassen
Candlewick Press 10/14/2015
978-0-7636-6229-5
32 pages Age 4—8
“Sam and Dave are digging a hole, and they will not stop until they find something spectacular.” [inside jacket]
Next: Yak and Gnu
Written by Juliette MacIver
Illustrated by Cat Chapman
Candlewick Press 6/09/2015
978-0-7636-7561-5
32 pages Age 4—8
“Yak and Gnu are friends dear and true. Yak has a kayak, Gnu a canoe. Down the river they go, singing:
“No one else
But you and me
Can float a boat
Or sail the sea.”
But wait! What’s that? A goat in a boat, a calf on a raft, and a whole flotilla of gorillas! Now their song is all wrong. With so many other friends afloat, can Yak and Gnu still sing their sea song for two?” [inside jacket]
Finally, but certainly not least: I Will Never Get a Star on Mrs. Benson’s Blackboard
I Will Never Get a Star on Mrs. Benson’s Blackboard
Written & Illustrated by Jennifer K. Mann
Candlewick Press 6/09/2015
978-0-7636-6514-2
32 pages Age 4—8
“Rose wants to get a star on Mrs. Benson’s blackboard, but sometimes her mind wanders, she doesn’t always know the right answer, and her reading-aloud voice is too quiet. When it’s time to make a thank-you card for an artist who visited her class, Rose makes an amazing card—but also covers herself and her desk in paint and supplies. Will Mrs. Benson be able to see her creativity and passion through all that mess? Is it possible to get a star for something other than answering questions and having a tidy work space?” [inside jacket]
Kids Lit Review 
You already know how I feel about Sam & Dave 🙂 YAK & GNU sounds hilarious 🙂 And I love the look and sound of I’LL NEVER GET A STAR ON MRS. BENSON’S BLACKBOARD. Thanks for the reviews, Sue 🙂
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You’re welcome. Candle wick publishing some of the best picture books each year. I like I’ll Never Get a star on Mrs. Benson’s Blackboard because I was, and still am, that messy desk kid. How about you?
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My desk can get messy when I’m not working at it and just piling things on it, but I need neatness and order when I’m at it and doing stuff 🙂
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Me too.
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Wow! All three of these look so good! Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday!
Tina
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Thanks for having me. It is so hard to get comments on three books at once, but these are a great set.
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