The Book That Jake Borrowed
Author: Susan Holt Kralovansky
Illustrator: Susan Holt Kralovansky
Summary: Susie Kralovansky has done it again! With a fabulous combination of drawings and fabric collages, a “sticky” story emerges about a boy named Jake and the humorous events that follow after he borrows a library book! This is a must-have for any elementary library, and the perfect story to discuss "book care" with kids!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to read to talk about how to be responsible and take care of library books.
Extension Activities: Check out the free activity guide to go with the book! Click here!
Little Otter Learns to Swim
Author: Artie Knapp
Illustrator: Guy Hobbs
Summary: This is an adorable tale of a baby river otter who sets off, encouraged by her mom, to explore her habitat. While learning to swim, dive, and play she encounters many friends, but also a few predators. You and your kids will be sure to enjoy reading this sweet tale, as well as the river otter facts at the end of the book.
Recommended Ages: 4 to 9 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to read to begin a research project on otters. It's also a great book to use to talk about protecting natural habitats for animals.
Extension Activities: Watch this cute video about baby otters learning to swim. Click here!
The Very Very Very Long Dog
Author: Julia Patton
Illustrator: Julia Patton
Summary: Bartelby is a VERY long sausage dog who lives in a beautiful old bookstore. Every day, he eats breakfast and then goes on long walks around town with his friends. While his front end has fun saying hello to everyone around town, his back end creates quite a mess. Will Bartelby end up staying in his bookstore forever or will his friends help him find a way to walk around town without causing problems? You and your family will be sure to smile at Bartelby’s sweet adventure!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to read to talk about having the courage to be proud of who you are.
I Wanna Be a Great Big Dinosuar
Author: Heath McKenzie
Illustrator: Heath McKenzie
Summary: A little boy wants nothing more than to be a GREAT BIG DINOSAUR! So imagine his surprise and excitement when a dinosaur stops by to help teach him how! But, is being a dinosaur all he thought it would be? Read to find out in this hilarious tale!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to read to kids who have a big imagination, and talk about being happy with who you are.
Extension Activities: Check out the author’s page with some cool “behind the scenes” illustrations! Click here!
Rot the Cutest in the World
Author: Ben Clanton
Illustrator: Ben Clanton
Summary: Rot is a mutant potato, who absolutely loves games and contests! He decides to enter the “Cutest in the World Contest” but when Rot sees the other contestants, he loses his confidence. Will Rot find the courage to continue, and will he win the contest? You and your kids will be sure to giggle at his antics!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to help teach self-confidence.
Extension Activities: Watch the video for a cute book activity and craft! Click here!
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I have been searching for The book that Jake borrowed and have not been successful. None of the local libraries nor school district libraries carry it. Where did you find it?
Martha,
This is a brand new book that was just recently published. I checked and you can find it on Bound to Stay Bound as well as Titlewave/Follett as well as on Amazon.com at https://www.amazon.com/Book-That-Borrowed-Susan-Kralovansky/dp/1455623253/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1534632708&sr=8-1&keywords=the+book+that+jake+borrowed&linkCode=sl1&tag=lessonsbysand-20&linkId=0b2dc8d7a73c80fd74e0f5012ae2355c&language=en_US I hope this helps! 🙂
Sandy