Parent Magazine Volusia February 2020 | Page 18

Welcome to the Book Nook! Grades K-2 Curious George by H.A. Rey In this book about the curious monkey, George is taken from the jungle by the man in the yellow hat to live in a new home, but--oh, what happened! Though trying to be good, George is still very curious and takes a swim in the ocean, escapes from jail, and goes for a flying ride on a bunch of balloons. This treasured classic is where it all began for the curious, loveable monkey and is a must have for any children’s book collection. infestation once and for all, Ralph decides it’s time to get away for a while. He convinces his human friend Ryan to take him along to school, where Ralph instantly becomes the center of attention. But when Ryan’s class decides to see how smart Ralph is by making him run a maze, the usually confident mouse starts to fret. What if he’s not as clever as he thought? Bob by Wendy Mass & Rebecca Stead It’s been five years since Livy last opened the door to the bedroom closet, but Bob, a small green being wearing a chicken suit, has been patiently waiting for her to return and The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach With a nod to a certain classic picture book, the magical process of metamorphosis is explored from the point-of- view of a hilariously clueless caterpillar who literally just can’t wait to be a butterfly! Grades 3-5 Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary With his rowdy cousins constantly wearing out his motorcycle and the Mountain View Inn manager threatening to take care of the mouse 16 | V O L U S I A parent M A G A Z I N E help him figure out his identity and where he belongs. After all, a promise is a promise.