Yuma Public Library

Pub. Date

2013

Description

This warmly illustrated picture book is full cats—and lots of cat facts!

Did you know that:
- Some cats do not have tails?

- The ancient Egyptians worshiped cats as gods?

- Some cats have curly hair, like poodles? Even their whiskers are curly!
Granny Twinkle knows everything there is to know about cats. When Patrick visits to pick out a free kitten, he ends up knowing everything, too. After you read this picture book

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4) The clown of God: an old story

Author

Pub. Date

c1978

Description

A once-famous Italian juggler, now old and a beggar, gives one final performance before a statue of Our Lady and the Holy Child.

5) Pancakes for breakfast

Author

Description

A little old lady's attempts to have pancakes for breakfast are hindered by a scarcity of supplies and the participation of her pets.

6) The art lesson

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Description

Having learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds the art lesson there much more regimented.

7) STREGA NONA, HER STORY

Author

DEPAOLA, TOMIE

Description

Grandma Concetta heals everyone with her remedies and advice, and when she retires, she leaves Nona her magic pasta pot with its secret ingredient.

8) The legend of the Bluebonnet : An old tale of Texas

Author

Description

A retelling of the Comanche Indian legend of how a little girl's sacrifice brought the flower called bluebonnet to Texas.

9) The legend of the poinsettia

Author

Book, Local Library Checkout Only

Formats

Description

When Lucida is unable to finish her gift for the Baby Jesus in time for the Christmas procession, a miracle enables her to offer the beautiful flower we now call the poinsettia.

10) Strega Nona's magic lessons

Author

DEPAOLA, TOMIE

Description

Big Anthony disguises himself as a girl in order to take magic lessons from Strega Nona.

11) "Charlie needs a cloak"

Author

De Paola, Tomie

Description

A shepherd shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak.

12) Meet the Barkers: Morgan and Moffat go to school

Author

Barker twins (Picture books)
Barker bunch

Series

Pub. Date

[2001]

Description

Bossy Moffie and her quiet twin brother Morgie both enjoy starting school, especially getting gold stars and making new friends.

13) Strega Nona takes a vacation

Author

Series

Strega Nona

Pub. Date

2000.

Description

Strega Nona sends home gifts of candy and bubble bath while on vacation, but when Bambolona grabs the candy, Big Anthony is left with a lot of bubbles.

14) Tom

Author

Description

Once again Tomie dePaola draws upon his childhood, this time telling about his Irish grandfather, who says to him, "We're named after each other, Tommy. That's why I want to you to call me Tom, instead of Grandpa." They share a lot of silly times, which dePaola recounts in this charming book.

15) Strega Nona meets her match

Author

Series

Strega Nona

Pub. Date

[1993]

Description