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Lazy Little Loafers by Susan Orlean, illustrated by G. Brian Karas. Abrams, 2008. 978-0-8109-7027-4 I am always startled when elementary grade children browsing in the picture books ask me if I have a book about babies. With the exception of "new baby in the family" books, there are often few choices. But now, with the publication of Lazy Little Loafers, the small list has expanded with an entertaining offering by adult author Susan Orlean. The story, told in first person narration by an older sister, is wry and entertaining. Those youngest readers who are still concrete literal thinkers will miss some of the fun, but all children with a well-developed irony-detector are guaranteed to laugh themselves silly as the narrator searches for the answer to the perfectly reasonable question, "Why don't babies work?" There are many plausible responses to the question, though the most apt comes last: "They're too smart!" Karas's witty illustrations, employing a variety of perspectives, are the perfect accompaniment to the delightful text. Share this one aloud with first graders for giggles and lively discussion. Suggested ages 4-7. Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS <mailto:tonibuzzeo@tonibuzzeo.com> Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year Emerita Buxton, ME 04093 http://www.tonibuzzeo.com The Library Doors, illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott (Upstart 2008) BRAND NEW -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------