Posts Tagged David Shannon

Robot Zot: Erin’s Pick of the Day

October 16, 2009 at 2:01 pm · Filed under Ages 3 - 6 ·Tagged , , , , ,

Robot Zot

Robot Zot by Jon Scieszka and David Shannon (ages 3-6)

Robot Zot is always ready for battle. He is very brave, and his favorite words are “wham!” and “crush!” His journey to rescue and destroy is captured in illustrations full of movement. The art also exhibits a playful attitude towards perspective and size. The words almost fly off the page. All this combines into a subtly humorous, attention-grabbing read. If you and your little ones like robots and adventure, you will enjoy this book.

Robot Zot by Jon Scieszka and David Shannon, $17.99, Simon & Schuster

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Talk Like a Pirate Day

September 19, 2009 at 2:01 pm · Filed under Ages 3 - 6 ·Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,

Today was National Talk Like a Pirate Day and many of Old Town Alexandria’s shops participated in a treasure hunt.  The folks at Hooray For Books! had a blast talking like pirates, reading pirate stories, singing pirate chanteys and watching all the parents and kids dressed up in their pirate regalia.  The day was a huge success and many are looking forward to next year’s Pirate Day.

If you missed today’s event, do not fear, here is a list of pirate stories you can read to get into the pirate spirit:

“How I Became a Pirate” by Melinda Long & David Shannon - when Braid Beard, the pirate, asked Jeremy Jacobs to join his crew as a digger, Jeremy accepted.  While on-board, he decided that being a pirate was the greatest thing in the world, until he decided it wasn’t.

Other pirate books you may enjoy – “Pirate Girl” by Cornelia Funke, “Bubble Bath Pirates!” by Jarrett J. Krosoczka & ”Pirate Pete” by Kim Kennedy.

All are amazing books sure to tickle your funny bone and to get you into the pirate mood.

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