On The Book Shelf
THAT’S WHEN I’M
HAPPY
(Birth to 3) • By Beth Shoshan
“That’s When I’m Happy” is a heartwarming story of a bear
that spends happy days with his Mom and Dad doing simple
everyday activities like playing soccer and reading books. This
unique story takes place in the fall within little bear’s cozy family
home. It is a great addition to your toddler’s bedtime routine
as the pictures have soft colors and take you from counting
stars to reading books in front of a warm replace with mom
to cuddling to sleep. This
story teaches us how a
child can be happy with
the simple things in life
as long as the activity
is shared with their
parents. A perfect story
to remind us all that it is
not about what we give
to our children, but rather
it is about what we do
in those special simple
moments.
HAPPY VALENTINE’S
DAY, MOUSE!
Can I Bring Saber to
New York City, Ms. Mayor?
(7-9) • By Lois G. Grambling
“Can I Bring Saber to New York City, Ms. Mayor?”
is a story about a student that asked the Mayor
if he can bring his saber-toothed cat on his
class eld trip to New York City! The book takes
readers around the most common places to
visit in the city, starting with the famous Statue
of Liberty, passing through the Empire State
Building, and finishing in Central Park. This
imaginative author painted a saber that is sweet,
scary, funny, and friendly. “Can I Bring Saber to
New York City, Ms. Mayor?” gives children the
chance to see New York City in a creative way
through Saber, a goofy and adventurous sabertoothed
cat. This book has colorful pictures and
a surprise, silly ending.
(4-6) • By Laura Numeroff
The storyline in “Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse!” features
a big-hearted, mouse who appreciates his friends because
of their different qualities.es.
I like how Mouse creates a
different Valentine card for
or
each friend. He carefully
y
personalizes each one,,
matching their special
l
talent. It is a simple, colorful
story that teaches our
children to appreciate the
importance of friendship.
A great book right on time
to share in this season
of LOVE!