What About X?: an Alphabet Adventure by Anne Marie Houppert and Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

When X comes to school he finds out that his alphabet class is going on a camping field trip!Having never gone camping before he is unsure as to what to bring. First he thinks of an x-ray machine (0f course) and then a xylophone but when those two items don’t work out what does he do? As all of the alphabet letters start filling the bus with their supplies X is at a loss. What happens will make you smile.

This fabulous alphabet book has wonderfully expressive letters who show true friendship and happiness. This will be a great read-a-loud for youngers learning their alphabet. So fun!

There’s a Dragon in my Closet by Dorothea Taylor and Illustrated by Charly Palmer

There is a dragon is his closet that is a prankster! The dragon does all kinds of things such as breaking plant pots, putting on muddy shoes and walking around the house and leaving candies for him when he is unwell. Will this young man continue to have issues with the dragon? Will his mother find out if the dragon exists? You’ll have to read the book to find out

This picture book has unique art that is seen more clearly from a distance than close up. Personally, I did not enjoy the book. I loved the title and thus decided to choose it to read. I found that the book was rough at the start and not very clear. The artwork was not very clear to me but I found it was easier to see from a distance as it does not have clear clean lines. If you have more of Palmer’s illustrated books you will enjoy this one as well as you are familiar with his work

A Pig in the Palace by Ali Bahrampour

When Bobo is invited to the palace to meet the new queen he is surprised. He was rolling in the dirt when the invitation came. He is a boar! A little nervous about attending, Bobo couldn’t sleep the night before and thus when the car came to get him he was still sleeping. Feeling a little unprepared and underdressed, Bobo gets in the car. When he arrives at the palace disaster after disaster occur! He destroys everything! Will he be thrown out of the palace? You’ll have to read to find out!

This humorous picture book reminds us that it is okay to be you. The art is fun and inviting and will make everyone smile at the end!

Delicious! Poems Celebrating Street Food Around the World by Julie Larios

This lovely poetry picture books sends you around the world to experience street food in a variety of countries. From New York to Dakar, from Saint Petersburg to Surabaya, the reader experiences different tastes from around the world. There is a great appendix at the end that describes each place and gives interesting facts.

This would be a great addition to any elementary library!

Poppy Takes Paris: A Little Girl’s Adventures in the City of Light

Poppy a precocious French girl decides that she and her dog, Baguette need to search the city of Paris for the “brightest light” in the city. This fun tour of Parisian highlights is a fun introduction to what makes Paris special. Traveling from the Arc de Triomphe to the Louvre and on to many other places ending in the Eiffel Tower this fun loving girl and her dog go on an adventure.

A fun tale with stunning artwork, this book is a delight that will give you a smile, especially if you have ever been to the City of Light.

Geraldine Pu – and Her Lunch Box. Too! – Maggie P. Chang

Geraldine is an average kid at school. Her favorite subject is lunchtime where she enjoys the meals her Amah makes her and sits with friends. One day, a student makes a statement about her stinky lunch and she is saddened by the fact that others are critical of her favorite food. How she overcomes this is warming and insightful for all elementary students.

Not only does this beginner book educate young students on how to read a graphic novels, it also is insightful about cultural differences and acceptance of others. I would highly recommend this book for elementary school.