December Picks
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Suess
The Cat in the Hat is a book where an eccentric stranger (who's a cat!) visits two children, Sally and Sam, who are home alone and having a very dull day. Their mother is out, and when the Cat comes in, he reassures the kids that their mother won't mind him or his tricks!
The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Lead
The Story of Ferdinand raises questions about conformity, the ethical treatment of animals, and the value of peace vs. aggression. A peaceful bull lives in a pasture with his mother and other young bulls. All the other bulls like to run and buck, but Ferdinand likes to sit under his favorite tree and smell the flowers.
Hansel and Gretel by Jacob Grimm
Hansel and Gretel, are a brother and sister abandoned in a forest, where they fall into the hands of a witch who lives in a house made of gingerbread, cake, and pastries.
The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen
A retelling of the famous fairy tale by Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, of the youngest mermaid princess who saves a human prince on their birthday, falls in love with him, yearns for his love and a human soul, and bargains her fish-tail for legs with the Sea Witch, sacrificing her beautiful voice as payment.
The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen
The story tells of a plain-looking little bird (the Ugly Duckling) born in a barnyard, who gets teased by his siblings and the other farm animals for being “ugly”. However, as he transforms into a beautiful swan, he learns to accept himself for who he is.
