Dingoes at Dinnertime

I read Magic Tree House #20 "Dingoes at Dinnertime" by Mary Pope Osborne. The Magic Tree House series revolves around brother and sister tag team Jack and Annie. In "Dingoes at Dinnertime" Jack and Annie must retrieve a gift from a Kangaroo in Australia in order to free an enchanted dog from a spell They do so by traveling to Australia in a book found in their Magic Tree House which places them in the story. This book was extremely educational. I learned a lot about Australia, it's climate, and the animals that live there. Read the book and find out if Jack and Annie complete their mission while learning some fun facts! Suggested reading level 6-9.

A Bad Case of Stripes

I absolutely ADORE this book. David Shannon tells and illustrates the story of Camilla Cream who catches a "bad case of stripes" when she doesn't eat her lima beans because she fears what her classmates will think of her. The illustrations are absolutely stunning. I'm shocked that it didn't win a Caldecott Medal. I feel compelled to rip the pages out and hang them on my wall. Suggested age group 4-8 although I feel that anybody, young or old, can appreciate the beauty of this book.