NBFYR2010.Pdf
2010 Edited by Rebecca Rapport, University of Minnesota Reviews by: Leona Anderson, Beth Brendler, Erin,Buhr, Lauren Causey, Lee Galda, Sarah Hansen, Alice Maday, Patsy Mogush, Larry Peterson, Tracy Preece, Rebecca,Rapport, Julie Reimer, Wendy Woodfill, Pei-Ying Wu Cover Design and Illustration by Karen Ritz The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, handicap, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Preschool A Book of Sleep by Il Sung Na. Alfred A. Knopf. 2009. Unpaged. $15.99. Informational Science. Preschool. 0. 0375862234 The breathtaking illustrations grasp hold of the reader from the moment you open this book. It is a simple story about the differences between how animals sleep. Did you know that some animals sleep alone, some huddled together, some while on the move, and some with their eyes open? While learning interesting facts about animals, the fascinating, textured illustrations encourage the reader to pause and wonder about each slumbering animal. This is a rare book that embraces the reader and draws them into a peaceful and sleepy world. With his rich illustrations and calm words, Il Sung Na has created the perfect bedtime story to help a child peacefully drift off to sleep. A Small Surprise by Louise Yates. Alfred A. Knopf. 2009. Unpaged. $16.99. Fantasy. Preschool. 0. 0375856986 A celebration of being small for all young readers. On the cover pages, a tiny bunny sees a sign - “Jobs Available Apply Within: Small Animals Need Not Apply” - outside of a circus.
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