When I Grow Up
By: Leonid Gore
A great book to share between father and sons, this book utilizes bright colors and cutouts. The book depicts a tiny drop becoming a rushing river and a small sprout becoming an immense tree till finally we see what the small boy wants to grow up to be…his father. Leonid Gore resides in Oakland and has several published children’s books at the Library.
10 Little Rubber Ducks
By: Eric Carle
Eric Carle celebrates his birthday June 25th. This board book, illustrated in Carle’s traditional style, tells the tale of ten little rubber ducks who fall overboard from their delivery cargo ship. The story follows the ducks and reinforces number, animal, and directional knowledge until the tenth little duck finds it way to a real group of ducks. The book also contains a fun, authentic rubber ducky squeaker.
Dear Dragon’s Day with Father
By: Margaret Hillert
One of many in the Dear Dragon series, this book celebrates exactly what the title says, a Day with Dad! It’s simplistic text and straightforward narrative is ideal for any early reader. The book is a great way to share early reading skills with dad and boost reading self esteem.
No More Pencils, No More Books, No More Teacher’s Dirty Looks!
By: Diane De Groat
Gilbert, the main character, finds himself anxious at the end of the year. He’s excited for summer but nervous about missing his friends, his teacher and the end of the year awards. The ninth book in the Gilbert and friends series, this book deals with all the emotions surrounding the end of the school year. The illustrations feature friendly watercolors of various animals which make Gilbert a favorite among readers.
Children’s book reviews are written by Andrea Dochney who works in the children’s section of the Oakland Public Library.