Wumbers
By Amy Krouse Rosenthal
What do you get when you combine a word
and a number? A wumber! If your little
readers love deciphering license plates on a
road trip, this book takes it a step further.
From simple signs like, “Welcome 2 the 4est
Preserve” to full conversations, your child
can exercise her language and reasoning
skills to understand the meaning. Colorful
illustrations offer hints so she gets the hang
of it.
$12 at Amazon
Prince the Surprise Horse
By Nita Kay Logemann, Illustrated by Anne Michelsen
Prince’s Mama and Papa are famous racehorses. Papa
wants Prince to grow up and win ribbons and trophies,
too – but he soon realizes that Prince is different from
other horses. Mama and Papa love Prince the way he
is, but he endures some hard times before he learns that
the same things that make him different also make him
very, very special. In a surprise ending, Prince finds
happiness in using his unique qualities to bring happiness to others as well.
Written by a former school teacher, Prince the Surprise
Horse’s whimsical storytelling and delightful illustrations offer an engaging way to introduce the complex
issues of bullying and self-acceptance to young audiences.
$13 at Amazon
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