Have You Seen My Dragon? by Steve Light is one of my favorite new books of this year. I love the pen and ink drawings with he spots of colors. It reminds me of my childhood books with it's retro look. It also reminds me of walking in the city with my father....we would walk so fast my feet didn't seem to touch the ground. I remember so well the steam coming from the manhole covers....I sort of wish my Dad had the thought to tell me it was "dragon's breath. I do so love a good "dragon" story. This is one of the cleverer counting books that I have seen lately that is just as much a story book as it is a "learning" book. It is the kind of book that parents and children can read together over and over again. It is a must have book for the adventurous and inquisitive child in your life.
by Charise Mericle Harper is not a story about a Great Grandmother. It is the story of a little girl who visits the city and all her adventures. It has flaps to lift, wheels to spin and tabs to pull....and lots of other fun stuff. I love the idea of this book....there have been so many truck books or train books that are really geared to little boys but this one is great for the little girl in your life. Of course I would never stop a boy from playing with it....because the info about gems and subways and museums is great for any child. If I were still a buyer I would definitely make this a significant buy for all my stores. The price is right and makes a really cute gift. It is a great introduction of city life for a child who has never been to one as much as a great book for a city kid to look at about their own backyard. This is a fun book to own!
