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I hadn’t, but it’s a really cool kids book club subscription where the books arrive wrapped up like presents to make them even more fun. They were kind enough to feature WHEN YOUR ELEPHANT HAS THE SNIFFLES in their January Board Book Boxes, and to interview me on their blog, and I know they’d appreciate some visitors. They use recycled and recyclable packaging and help kids who don’t have access to enough books through Reach Out And Read – very cool. So if you have a sec, hop over and check them out – especially if you have a little person in your life who might enjoy belonging to the book club!
My PPBF pick for the week is tons of fun 🙂 I love bagels. Also donuts and cupcakes. This book has them all! And they dance! What’s not to love? 🙂
Title: Bagel In Love
Written By: Natasha Wing
Illustrated By: Helen Dardik
Sterling Children’s Books, January 2018, fiction
Suitable For Ages: 4-8
Themes/Topics: language fun (puns and word play), perseverance, dancing
Opening: “Bagel loved to dance. It made him happier than a birthday cake! He never felt plain when he was spinning and swirling, tapping and twirling. But he didn’t have a partner, so he couldn’t enter the dance contest.”
Brief Synopsis: (From the jacket): “Bagel loved to dance. It made him happier than a birthday cake! And more than anything, he wants a partner who will spin and swirl, tap and twirl with him in the Cherry Jubilee dance contest. But Pretzel sniffs that he doesn’t cut the mustard, Croissant thinks his moves are stale, and Doughnut’s eyes just glaze over. Can a cute cupcake save the day for our would-be Fred Éclair? Witty and pun-filled, this picture book really takes the cake.”
Links To Resources: 5 Fun Dance Games For Kids; Easy, Healthy Breakfast and Lunch Bagel Ideas for Kids; Word Play For Kids
Why I Like This Book: How can you not love a dancing bagel? 🙂 Bagel is so sincere in his desire to dance in the contest, and he tries so hard to find a partner. Even though one after another leaves him disappointed, he keeps trying. You’ve got to admire his perseverance and dedication to his mission! In the end, his determination pays off in even better ways than he could have imagined. Although some of the word play may be lost on younger readers, there’s lots of it and it’s fun and can provide a platform for discussion of puns. The art is bright and engaging. An enjoyable read!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do 🙂
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Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!!! 🙂 Go trip the light fantastic! And then have some bagels for Sunday breakfast 🙂 AND (this is important!) tune in tomorrow (Saturday!) for a special post you writers will NOT want to miss!!! I’m serious! 🙂
Susanna Leonard Hill 
Susanna, what a fun book you’ve chosen this week. A dance contest with a bagel and a cupcake! Can’t wait to see the food puns, put the book on hold. Thanks.
I hope you like it, Maria! 🙂
Love the puns. Such a cute book!
Have you read it, Tina? 🙂
No, but I’m glad you pointed it out!
Derp! Of course a cute cupcake (Cupcake) can save the day. It’s the story of my life!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
But of course! It’s why I chose the book – I love anything to do with Cupcake 🙂
It sounds like an entertaining story. I love food puns in stories. And so do kids.
It’s a fun one, Pat! 🙂
I reviewed a multicultural book today, but didn’t post it because of the emphasis on MCBD. I didn’t know how you’d feel. I have PPBF in my category along with MCBD.
Oh, this is hilarious! especially the Fred Eclair part. Punsterdom is right up my alley. Going to check it out and take it for a spin—or a dip. Cheers!
Enjoy, Jilanne 🙂
I read it. Punny book! And it’s about food!
It IS fun! Happy to see you like it too!
Dancing bagels and food puns, can’t wait to read it.
Book room sounds so cool! Will let my K moms know about it! And it’s harder to say which I like more bagels or Dancing!
Drat auto correct! Bookroo!