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Author: Aaron Zenz (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Aaron Zenz
Published: 2005 Dogs in Hats Publishing
ISBN: 1594450331

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Frantic antics and logically nonsensical rhyme make this hiccup-halting tactic extravaganza an addictive pick for preschoolers and poets alike.

Be sure to enjoy all of the amazing artwork in our Love of Reading Gallery.

Pop over to A Year of Reading for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A.

 

 Contagious Wordplaygious: The HICCUPotamus [6:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Sarah Ackerley (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Sarah Ackerley
Published: 2008 Blooming Tree Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1933831073

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Quiet absurdity and understated text relay the hilarious tale of a unique young penguin who swaps stigma for stupendous in this inspiring invitation to embrace our traits.

Podcasts mentioned:

• LD Podcast
• Stuttering is Cool

 

 Loving Your Label: Patrick the Somnambulist [5:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Loreen Leedy (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Loreen Leedy
Published: 2007 Marshall Cavendish (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0761453857

Shocked expressions, rhyming clamor and high contrast chaos create a dazzling disguise for this sneaky introduction to the importance of numbers.

You can read the interesting history of this book here.

Other books mentioned:

• The Looking Book

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More math on JOMB:

• Full House: An Invitation to Fractions
• A Very Improbable Story

Be sure to pop over to Under the Covers for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A.

 

 Roamin' Numerals: Missing Math (A Number Mystery) [5:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Gerald Hausman (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Ashley Wolff (on JOMB)
Published: 2007 Irie Books
ISBN: 0970911262

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Earthy, folk art and simple, friendly narrative intrigue and entertain us with seven traditional Coushatta, Tsimshian and Navajo tales of adventure, transformation, conflict and punishment.

Other books mentioned:

• Doctor Bird: Three Lookin’ Up Tales From Jamaica

 

 Bewitching Beginnings: How Chipmunk Got Tiny Feet: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Johnathan Allen (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Johnathan Allen
Published: 2005 Hyperion (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0786837209

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Caustic scowls and harried helplessness take turns on the face of an overtired owlet in this hilariously endearing tale of naptime nastiness and unconditional love.

Other books mentioned:

• The Gruffalo
• Cuddly Dudley

 

 Crackerjack Crankiness: I'm Not Cute!Crackerjack Crankiness: I'm Not Cute! [5:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Edward Einhorn (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Adam Gustavson (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 Charlesbridge Publishing (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1570918716

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What’s the likelihood that a crusty feline sticking stubbornly to a boy’s skull expounding statistical concepts would not only be strangely engaging but would clearly communicate what probability is, what it’s not, how to pronounce it and how to use it to improve soccer scores? In this case, 100%

More math on JOMB:

• Full House: An Invitation to Fractions

More cats on JOMB:

• Someday When My Cat Can Talk
• Cat Magic
• The Tortilla Cat
• The Looking Book
• The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza
• Pumpkin Soup

 

 Cat Chance: A Very Improbable Story [7:33m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Caroline Lazo
Illustrator: Kyrsten Brooker
Published: 2008 Random House (on JOMB)
ISBN: 037583754X

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Radically textured paint and collage illustrations combine with informative rhyming text as the imagined journeys of a young girl’s cat become an upbeat introduction to the landmarks and traditions of Europe.

Other books mentioned:

• Safe and Sound

More cats on JOMB:

• Cat Magic
• The Tortilla Cat

Be sure to pop over to Sarah Reinhard’s blog for today’s full menu of poetry offerings. Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A.

 

 Continental Confide: Someday When My Cat Can Talk [4:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Alice Provensen
Illustrator: Alice Provensen
Published: 2003 Simon & Schuster (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1416918000

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If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on in the mind of a yipping, sniffing, hustling, jumping, manic terrier — wonder no more! This classically simple, hilarious book tells all.

Other books mentioned:

• Good Dog
• Hogwood Steps Out: A Good, Good Pig Story
• Doctor Ted

More Dogs on JOMB:

• Heroes of Isle aux Morts
• Rosie: A Visiting Dog’s Story
• “Let’s Get a Pup!” said Kate
• The Pound from the Hound
• Poodlena
• The Trouble with Tilly Trumble
• The Outside Dog
• Dogs’ Night
• I Want A Dog

 

 A Panting Play-by-Play: A Day in the life of Murphy [5:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Daniel Manus Pinkwater (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Jill Pinkwater (on JOMB)
Published: 2007 Marshall Cavendish (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0761453148

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Grease your muffin tins and defrost your blueberries, it’s time for another adventure in friendship and frivolity as two thrillingly familiar polar bears let the good times roll at Larry’s first ever sleepover.

Other books mentioned:

• Irving and Muktuk: Two Bad Bears
• Bad Bears in the Big City: An Irving and Muktuk Story
  

 

 Heartwarming Silliness: Sleepover Larry [7:02m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Barbara Knutson
Illustrator: Barbara Knutson
Published: 2004 Carolrhoda Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1575056577

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A spunky free-ranging guinea pig hero, an equally lovable, gullible villain and the happy mash-up of several familiar folk tales make this gorgeously illustrated trickster tale a story worth repeated re-enactment in the schoolyard with friends (really!).

Other books mentioned:

• Borreguita and the Coyote
• The People Could Fly

 

 Folktale Fusion: Love and Roast Chicken (A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains) [5:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Terry Carbone
Illustrator: Keith DuQuette
Published: 1992 Viking Juvenile (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0670842273

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Rich, imaginative illustrations and generous, poetic text present an endearing fantasy that leaves us pondering issues of identity, purpose, contentment, control and choice.

Other books mentioned:

• Brave New World

You can peek inside this book, here.

 

 Pleasantly Perplexing: Happy as a Tapir [7:45m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Marianne Berkes
Illustrator: Jeanette Canyon
Published: 2004 Dawn Publications (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1584690623

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Brilliantly peppy polymer clay sculpture and enticing, educational details transform the traditional “Over in the Meadow” toddlers’ tune into a celebration of sea life that has captivated our whole family.

Other books mentioned:

• Going Around The Sun: Some Planetary Fun
• books by Barbara Reid

You can learn more about 2008 International Year of the Reef here.

More singable books on JOMB:

• Sing, Sophie
• Sitting On the Farm
• The Eensy-Weensy Spider
• Wenceslas
• Monster Goose
• Science Verse

Be sure to pop over to Two Writing Teachers for today’s full menu of poetry offerings.

Poetry Fridays are brought to us by Kelly Herold of Big A, Little A.

 

 A Catchy Coral Chorus: Over in the Ocean (in a Coral Reef) [7:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download