Burlington Police Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Dragons Love Tacos: The Definitive Collection
Adam Rubin
BPD Reads #7! Deputy Chief Murad and his daughter Cady let kids in on a secret: dragons love tacos. Adam Rubin’s story and Daniel Salmieri’s pictures promise to have you and your little ones craving tasty treats — but watch out for the spicy salsa! https://t.co/OCTkKW2z3C
Mixed Media Product, 2017
$38.00$19.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Pete the Cat: Snow Daze: A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids
James Dean
BPD READS #15. Our Emergency Communications Manager, Judy Dunn and her daughter, dish up a HUGE sandwich with all the fixin’s in “Pete the Cat: Pete’s Big Lunch” by James Dean. Wait until you hear what Pete puts on his 🥪!! https://t.co/8DsX5vnJIM
Paperback, 2016
$5.99$2.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Gruffalo: Latin Edition
Julia Donaldson
BPD READS #6! EA Shannon Trammell reads “The Gruffalo” by Julia Donaldson. It’s about a monster with terrible tusks and terrible claws, terrible teeth, and terrible jaws! Shannon hopes you and your kids love it as much as she and her son do. https://t.co/b86XNHZZ0t
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Go, Dog. Go!
P. D. Eastman
BPD READS TEAM CONTEST #1! Dispatch. Brandi Barbeau has a little help from her supervisor, Judy Dunn, as she reads about a group of dogs, who operate cars in their quest for a dog party in “Go, Dog. Go!” by P.D. Eastman. https://t.co/WU3HhOESIc
Board Book, 2015
$7.99$3.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Pete's Big Lunch
James Dean
BPD READS #15. Our Emergency Communications Manager, Judy Dunn and her daughter, dish up a HUGE sandwich with all the fixin’s in “Pete the Cat: Pete’s Big Lunch” by James Dean. Wait until you hear what Pete puts on his 🥪!! https://t.co/8DsX5vnJIM
Paperback, 2013
$5.99$2.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Harry the Dirty Dog
Gene Zion
BPD READS #10! Lieutenant Jason Lawson reads “Harry the Dirty Dog,” by Gene Zion with pictures by Margaret Bloy Graham. We bet some of our little readers have days where they DO NOT want a bath, but hopefully they can learn a lesson from Harry. https://t.co/ReFDmEQFc7
Paperback, 2006
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson
BPD READS #6! EA Shannon Trammell reads “The Gruffalo” by Julia Donaldson. It’s about a monster with terrible tusks and terrible claws, terrible teeth, and terrible jaws! Shannon hopes you and your kids love it as much as she and her son do. https://t.co/b86XNHZZ0t
Board Book, 2005
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Where the Wild Things Are: A Caldecott Award Winner
Maurice Sendak
BPD READS #5! Sergeant My Nguyen reads Maurice Sendak’s classic “Where the Wild Things Are” – in Vietnamese! The story of Max, his wolf costume, and the wild rumpus capture children’s imaginations in any language, but this is something special. https://t.co/jjyCKOoaoQ
Paperback, 2012
$11.99$5.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
I Love Planes!
Philemon Sturges
BPD READS TEAM CONTEST #3. Watch as Sergeant Nadeau and his team of Corporal's stationed at the airport, highlight some planes @BTVAirport while they read "I Love Planes!" by Philemon Sturges. You might even see a birdseye view of the airport! https://t.co/tJlOwb0Cc4
Hardcover, 2003
$16.99$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Are You Ready for Bed?
Jane Johnson
BPD READS #8! Cpl Jess Norris is one of our SROs, and she misses the kids she works with at @BTVSchools. Here she is in her office (aka her cruiser), reading "Are You Ready For Bed?" by JJ Johnson. You can almost feel the soft bunny! https://t.co/5fPkSOeoSJ
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