"The Goldfish Yawned", "Rain School" and "One Is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab"

These were an interesting selection.

The Goldfish Yawned
5 stars
Author/Illustrator: Elizabeth Sayles

This is a going-to-bed story for a young child. The text is quiet, somewhat repetitive and soothing.
The illustrations have a soft look to them in keeping with the lullaby feel of the book.

One Is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab
5 stars
Authors: April Pulley Sayre & Jeff Sayre
Illustrator: Randy Cecil

This is a beginning counting book. It's fun as it counts feet, one on a snail, two on a person and up to ten. Then it goes by tens by combining the other figures to get to the new number thus introducing addition and nuber concept.
The illustrations are done for fun. Each creature is done to look friendly, not necessarily accurately. They are colorful and fun to look at.

Rain School
5 stars
Author/Illustrator: James Rumford

In Chad there are no regular school buildings in the rural areas. When a teacher shows up for the beginning of the school year, the first lessons are in how to build a school out of mud bricks, poles and thatch.
These children are motivated to learn. They work hard all school year.
The year ends with the arrival of the rainy season. Rain melts the school, but it will be rebuilt when the next year begins.
The illustrations are full of action and color.