One of the things I love most about setting up a storytime
is finding new books. Last year, while searching for books, I came across Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin. It had
me laughing like a goof. I immediately scooped up all of his other books and read
through them, and they were wonderful. Rubin has a quirky sense of humor that
can appeal to both children and adults. Whether it’s a story about a grumpy old
man or a pizza-loving raccoon, his books always leave me with a case of the
giggles. And I would be doing these books a great disservice if I did not
mention Daniel Salmeri’s work as illustrator. His art truly brings Rubin’s
stories to life and enhances the hilarious text. The two make an amazing team.
Here are a few of Rubin’s books that I recommend you take
a look at:
Did you know that Dragons Love Tacos? They love all kinds of
tacos! But they hate spicy salsa. So if you plan on throwing a Taco Party for
your local dragons, leave the spicy salsa at home. Otherwise you may become the
recipient of an unexpected housewarming gift.
In case you were wondering what happens to a bubble after
it’s been popped, don’t worry, Rubin has the answer. Popped bubbles reappear in
La La Land, home of the monsters. And it turns out, thanks to the melodramatic
Mogo, monsters are terrified of bubbles. But fear not, with your encouragement
the monsters can stand up to the big bad bubble.
The staff at the Children’s Department started passing this
book around as soon as we got it. Poor Raccoon just wants to eat some pizza.
Unfortunately no one is willing to let him have any. So he devises a plan to
hold a secret pizza party. But don’t tell anybody. Actually, forget I just told
you. What pizza party?
Old Man Rookwire just wants to paint pictures of the birds
that visit his backyard. He builds bird feeders to keep them around through the
winter. But the squirrels want in on the all-you-can-eat bird food buffet. Their
crafty thievery ends up driving the birds away. Rookwire begins building traps
for those darn squirrels. But he didn’t count on their impressive mathematical
skills and fierce determination.
Grab one of these awesome picture books today! (They're not just for kids, you know.)
~Marilyn W.
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