Title: Leonard’s Beard
Author: Nancy Cote
Publisher: Sky Pony Press
Publication Date: November 22, 2016
Genre/Format: Picture Book
Grade Range: Preschool-3
Synopsis:
Leonard is a writer with many stories to tell. In his house on a hill, with his dogs and his frog, he writes stories of adventures and excitement. He is so consumed with his stories, though, that he loses touch with all of his friends and feels very lonely.
Each day Leonard’s beard grows longer and longer, and more wild and untamed, as he fills up pages and pages of stories. His life becomes dull and much less exciting as he focuses too much on his writing. Leonard is so busy that he doesn’t notice a storm is brewing until the wind shakes the windows, the roof, and the floor and a strong gust knocks off his door. Once the storm passes, Leonard discovers just how out of control his beard has gotten. He finds strange things that have gotten stuck in there, including a mouse, a bird, and some apples. As Leonard removes the items from his beard, he comes to realize that being consumed with writing adventures has prevented him from having his own.
About the Author: Nancy Cote
Nancy Cote is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator who finds joy in the smallest things. She is the author and illustrator for numerous picture books, including Watch the Cookie!, Watch the Birdie!, and Puddle Jumpers (all published with Sky Pony Press). Nancy lives along a river in the historic village of Somerset, Massachusetts.
My Thoughts:
Leonard’s Beard is a book that’s filled with fun illustrations and silly rhyming words that’s sure to delight kids (and adults) of all ages. I have read this book several times to my boys and we have yet to get through it without a few laughs.
Leonard’s Beard can be found at your local book retailer or online at stores like Amazon.
