Told in rhyme, The Circus Ship tells the tale of circus animals who survive a shipwreck by swimming to a nearby island.

We are big Chris Van Dusen fans in my house, but The Circus Ship is probably one of our favorite stories. The Circus Ship, written and illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. Mama Panya’s Pancakes is published by Barefoot Books and recommended for for preschool to 2nd grade. The book includes extra pages describing village life in Kenya, sharing a few words in Kiswahili, information about animals and trees that are found in the illustrations, and even a recipe for Mama Panya’s pancakes.

But when their friends arrive for dinner, each brings an item to share at the feast: milk, butter, fish, flour, salt, and spice. Mama Panya only has two coins to spend, but each time Adika sees a friend along their journey, he invites them to join them at their pancake dinner.Īs the guest list grows, Mama Panya becomes more and more worried that there won’t be enough food. Adika is especially excited because Mama Panya is going to buy ingredients to make pancakes. The story begins as Mama Panya and her son Adika leave their home to travel to market. Mama Panya’s Pancakes is a sweet story of community that beautifully illustrates village life in Kenya.

Mama Panya’s Pancakes: A Village Tale from Kenya, written by Mary and Rich Chamberlin and illustrated by Julia Cairns. The Seven Silly Eaters is published by HMH and recommended for preschool to 3rd grade. Children will enjoy discovering the little details included on each page of the story. Hoberman’s gentle rhyming text is complimented by Frazee’s nostalgic illustrations. This is a sweet story of a family who finds their strength by embracing their unique identities. Peters awakens the next morning, she is delighted to find a pink and perfect birthday cake – the result of all seven ingredients baking together. Her children have a surprise planned, though, they want to make seven special treats for her birthday – each of their favorite foods! But when their good intentions result in a messy disaster, they attempt to hide their blunder in the warm oven. Peters goes to bed the night before her birthday, feeling overwhelmed and defeated. One only eats bread and another only porridge – but without any lumps! Each new child brings a new, labor intensive menu item for Mrs. One needs his milk served not too cold, not too hot. The Seven Silly Eaters, written by Mary Ann Hoberman and illustrated by Marla Frazee.

The circus ship by chris van dusen