Happy Winter or Almost Spring

It has been far to long since my last post.  I apologize to everyone.  I came across something interesting today that reminded me of "The Selection" by Kiera Cass, my last post,  and helps me introduce the new direction I will be taking in my blog.  While previously "Owl Find You a Book" focused on materials for 8-12 year-olds, I will now be posting about books for all ages.  Today I came across Epic Reads 15 Perfect Tea and Book Pairings.  I like tea.  I have a big mug of Celestial Season's Sleepytime tea at my elbow.  So I will share my thoughts with you on the books and maybe some of the teas.  I will also be sharing some picture books I prepare for Storytimes.  Some are classics some are my personal favorites. 

I read a couple good picture books today that are perfect for Groundhog Day, which is Saturday.  If we are lucky Punxsutawney Phil won't see his shadow and we will have an early spring.   If you can't make it to Punxsutawney, you can still celebrate the day with  . . .

  Brownie Groundhog and the February Fox

From Brownie Groundhog and the February Fox; illustration by Carmen Segovia

 Author:  Susan Blackaby

Illustrator: Carmen Segovia

Publisher:  Sterling Children's

Year: 2011

ISBN:  1-4027-4336-X

Genre: Picture Books

This book is for Ages: 3 up

Subjects/Themes:  Groundhog Day

Plot Summary: We all know what happens on Groundhog Day.  This story tells about the adventure of Brownie Groundhog when she ventures out to look for signs of spring and meets a hungry fox.  Brownie must out fox the fox.  Using her wits and cinnamon toast, Brownie warms fox's heart as the sun warms the snow and ice. 

Review:  This book is beautiful.   Well written and gorgeously illustrated. The high contrast images capture the feeling of winter.  Brownie and Foxes antic's are fun and playful.  Brownie and Fox are wonderful characters.  This is a book you will want to to read every year.