Week 17:

FOUND VS Maple

FOUND:

Summary:

One day, Bear found something in the forest. When Bear finds a lost stuffed toy bunny in the forest, he begins to worry. After all, the stuffed bunny must feel lonely and want to return safely to its owner and home! But as Bear diligently searches for the bunny's owner, posting notices high and low, he begins to grow attached to his newfound friend. What will happen when the bunny's owner finally comes forward? Was Bear meant to find Bunny all along? Prolific author/illustrator Salina Yoon's spare text and bright, energetic illustrations bring to life this endearing story celebrating love and friendship in many forms, reminding us that nothing is lost that is not meant to be found.

Review:

This was a cute book for all the right reasons. The illustrations were adorable, the story was tender, and the writing wasn’t wordy. There’s a moment of tension, but in the end FOUND leaves you feeling all warm inside.

Maple:

Summary:

When Maple is tiny, her parents plant a maple tree in her honor. She and her tree grow up together, and even though a tree doesn’t always make an ideal playmate, it doesn’t mind when Maple is in the mood to be loud—which is often. Then Maple becomes a big sister, and finds that babies have their loud days, too. Fortunately, Maple and her beloved tree know just what the baby needs.

Review:

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I didn’t think much of it by the title and cover. After a few pages though I was engaged and entertained. Maple is a great book for anyone with a child who has a sibling on the way/already here. Oh, and the illustrations are wonderful!

The Winner:

Congratulations to Maple! 

We will see you in November!

We’ll see everyone else next week!