The Legend of the Golden Snail

The Legend of the Golden Snail

by Graeme Base

Summary: Wilbur loves the legend of the Golden Snail, an enchanted galleon, and vows to become its next master.

This is a lengthy picture book. The vibrant illustrations in this book may help to hold younger readers’ attention. I recommend it to those who enjoy strange nautical adventures such as The Pirates of the Caribbean.

Interest Level: grades K-3
Reading Level: grade 3

Librarianjk recommends Rata-pata-scata-fata

Rata-pata-scata-fata : A Caribbean story

by Phillis Gershator

Summary: Preferring to dream away the days on his Caribbean island, little Junjun tries saying magic words to get the chores done

This book has beautiful, unique illustrations. When read to a class, it is fun to say the repetitive lines, especially “Rata-pata-scata-fata!” This book shows that sometimes wish come true, though it might not be magic!

Interest Level: Ages 2-4 and Grades K-3
Reading Level: Grade 2