Sometimes You Get What You Want

Sometimes You Get What You Want by Meredith Gary, illustrated by Lisa Brown 2008

Children will relate to the text by Gary that focuses on day to day activities and the emotions that arise when we get what we want, and when we don’t. No doubt, a great conversation will ensue after reading this book with your child.

“Sometimes you can make as much noise as you want. Sometimes you have to be quiet. Sometimes you can do it yourself. Sometimes you need a little help. Sometimes you have to go right to sleep, but sometimes you don’t.”

Appropriate for ages 2-6

Pretty Pru: A Tilly and Friends Book

Pretty Pru: A Tilly and Friends Book by Polly Dunbar 2009

"Tilly and her friends all live together in a little yellow house."

Tilly leads the pack of whimsical friends with quiet flair, but mischief is always lurking. Pru, the bird, is admiring her reflection in a mirror, when Tumpty the elephant asks to share some of her makeup. She immediately refuses, and disgruntled Tumpty grabs her bag of makeup while she is in the throes of her "pretty-prance".

The disappearance of her purse causes Pru to frantically ask Tilly for help. Although each animal feigns indifference when asked where the purse is, they sport enhanced lashes, glowing cheekbones, and freshly manicured nails. Even though Pru is dismayed to find that Tumpty took the purse, apologies are quickly exchanged, so the animals can get on with their fun.

Dunbar endows each character with a wonderful expressive tenderness.

Appropriate for ages 4-8

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