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| source: childrensbooksalmanac.com |
Author: Eva Moore
Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter
Based on a true story, this will remind many readers of Make Way for Ducklings.
Evidently, ducklings fall down grates a lot. I was trying to find a video of the Montauk even to show, but will have to settle for this one for now:
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| Source: hachettebookgroup.com |
Peter Brown
Sometimes I slightly regret sharing absurd books with my kids, because they can get a little cuckoobananas when inspired by such characters as Mr. Tiger, who takes off his clothes and jumps in a fountain!
However, I like the message of the book, which L.S. in Room 1 summed up very nicely: he just wanted to be himself.
The author/illustrator can tell you a little more:
And there's even an activity kit!
Oliver and His Alligator
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| Source: barnesandnoble.com |
When you hear kids gasp and then giggle, you know you have a good readloud on your hands. This one just may unseat "Wemberly Worried" as my go-to first-class-meeting book for K.
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