Book Thoughts: Little Books With Big Imaginations

Yesterday Son #2 and I decided to take a break from the heat and visit a local book store. I found several books that were similar to the exercise I shared with you on my Wednesday post regarding unlocking your imagination, I decided to share them with you.

Pig Kahuna by Jennifer Sattler

Fergus and his little brother, Dink find an abandoned surfboard. When no one comes to claim it, they name it “Dave.” But when Dave accidentally (on purpose?) gets cast back into the ocean, can Fergus find the courage to rescue.

Cute illustrations and a fun story. Everyone will fall in love with “Dave.” 

My Name is Not Alexander by Jennifer Fosberry illustrated by Mike Litwin

Through his imaginative journey, Alexander discovers how great men become heroes: the roughest rider can be surprisingly gentle, a strong leader is also the most peaceful, and sometimes, being brave about what makes you different will not only help you break records, but inspire others.

My Name is Not Alexander by Jennifer Fosberry illustrated by Mike Litwin

Who Is Your Hero? Isabella’s include U.S. Astronaut Sally Ride, activist Rosa Parks, and sharpshooter Annie Oakley—but there’s no bigger hero than Isabella’s own mommy!

Join Isabella on an adventure of discovery—and find out how imagining to be these extraordinary women teaches her the importance of being her extraordinary self.

These charming stories are big on imagination and big on fun. The colorful illustrations compliment the text to make these books a great addition to any home or classroom library.

The Woods by Paul Hoppe

Being afraid of the dark doesn’t mean being afraid alone. When a boy can’t find his favorite stuffed bunny, he bravely heads into the woods to look for it. Instead, he finds a big, scary brown bear! But the bear is just lonely, so the boy shares his night light and forges ahead with his new companion, until…they run into two frightening giants! As the boy continues on, he comes across other seemingly menacing creatures, but finds that—like him—they’re just looking for some comfort and security before bedtime. Simple text and classic European style meet a fresh, modern twist in this delightful picture book.

The Sendak-style illustrations make this a great book to help those little ones who are afraid of the dark. Loved the twist at the end.

These were only a few of the books that I found that played on the imagination of the main character, can you think of any more?

Suzanne Santillan

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