This Plus That- Life's Little Equations

This Plus That by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is another one you must add to your collection! First off- everyone knows I love Amy because I think we are great friends :) (When my sister and I went to the Caldecott and Newbery Awards Banquet two summers ago in Chicago, we waited in line with Amy for 15 minutes to get a taxi.) But she is one of the best authors today! She has written Little Pea (which is a must for every toddler, kindergarten and first grade student), Yes Day, Duck Rabbit, The Ok Book, and much more. Her new book- This Plus That is sure to be a hit!

What comes after 1 + 1? Just about anything!
In this fanciful collection, Amy Krouse Rosenthal puts together unexpected combinations that always add up to something special. Whether it's "wishes + frosting = birthday" or "birds + buds = spring," each equation is a small delight. This Plus That shows again and again that life's total experience is always greater than the sum of its parts.

***This could be a fun writing lesson or activity in the library. Challenge students to write their own combinations!