This week's book is the beautifully illustrated Sky Castle, written by Sandra Hanken. With Jody Bergsma's vibrant illustrations of fairies and winged horses, this poetic book invites children to let their imaginations run free.
Let's build a great castle high up in the sky. We'll just close our eyes and let ourselves fly To a bright new world of our own creation, Full of hopes and dreams and imagination.
This is a great book for anyone who likes animals--real or imaginary. Beyond the standard fairy tale fare, the narrator's imagination creates tropical rain forests, mountains, and ice bergs, giving this book the potential to make for a whimsical lesson in habitats.
If you're already a fan of Jody Bergsma's art, this book is not to be missed! Her melding of the real and imaginary adds richness to the poem's message of creativity.
