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Jun 09

20

Gordon Loggins and the Three Bears by Linda Bailey, Illustrated by Tracy Walker

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on June 20, 2009
Posted in Children's Books • Linda Bailey  | 4 Comments

Story time at the library is just about to begin but Gordon Loggins is impatient and decides to wonder around until it begins. He finds a secret doorway and goes in. The entrance leads him to a forest. He walks through the forest and comes across a house, the house of The Three Bears.

The bears are frantic because Goldilocks is missing and story time is about to begin. They persuade Gordon to take her place.

This is a charming re-telling of The Three Bears. It is very inventive, entertaining, and the colourful pictures add to it. Another book I highly recommend for children and adults of all ages. Well, maybe your teenager may not think it’s cool. LOL!

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Jun 09

20

Mister Got to Go and Arnie by Lois Simmie, Illustrations by Cynthia Nugent

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on June 20, 2009
Posted in Children's Books • Lois Simmie  | 1 Comment

In the historical the Hotel Sylvia in Vancouver, BC Canada, there lived a grey cat named Got To Go. Across the street was beautiful English Bay. Mister Foster, the hotel manager didn’t like Go To Go in the hotel. He said, “As soon as it stops raining, that cat’s got to go. Got To Got had lived there for seven years so no one paid attention to Mr. Foster.

Got To Go enjoyed life at the Sylvia Hotel until Arnie showed up. Arine was a very small dog. Got To go went down stairs for three days and wouldn’t come up. Many people tried to coax Got To Go up stairs but with no luc. Then Mr. Foster finally tried and Got To Go went up stairs. Arine chased Got to Go but Got To Go put Arnie in his place.

Arnie didn’t chase Got To Go again but barked non-stop. He was getting on the nerves of the guests. One day a seagull flew by and Arnie decided to follow. Mr. Foster brought him to the vet and the clinical report read, “Dog is delusional. Believes it can fly.” There are more escapades with Arnie and Got To Go but I won’t give them away.

This is a delightful book for both children and adults. The Sylvia Hotel is is a real place that is still here in Vancouver. In fact my aunt stayed there a couple of years ago when she came to visit. This book is highly recommended!

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Jun 09

20

Show and Tell by Robert Munsch, Illustrated by Michael Martchenko

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on June 20, 2009
Posted in Children's Books • Robert Mnsch  | 2 Comments

Today is show-and-tell at school and Benjamin decides to bring something unique, his baby sister. He puts her in his back pack and goes off to school.

Then Ben sits down for class his sister wakes up crying. The teacher is horrified but takes the baby in her arms to sooth her but she can’t get her to quite down. The principal comes in and tells the baby, “Hey, you! Be Quiet!” The baby keeps crying. The principal decides the baby is sick and calls the doctor in. Of course that only makes her cry more.

Ben’s baby sister does finally stop crying but, to find out more you will have to read the book.
This is a fun book with bright colourful pictures for little children. Recommended.

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