This is the story of Ollie, a homeless purple elephant that is taken in by the McLaughlin family. Ollie’s days are suddenly filled with play and his nights filled with music and dance as the new family celebrates life together. Everyone is content – except for Ginger, the family cat, and the downstairs neighbor, Mr. Puddlebottom. One day, Ginger visits Mr. Puddlebottom, and the two hatch a plan to get rid of Ollie Click here for more of the curledupkids.com review of Jarrett J. Krosoczka's Ollie the Purple Elephant (Read to a Child!: Level 2). Pop-up picture books: Matthew Reinhart's Rescue: Pop-Up Emergency Vehicles Picture books: Jan Fearnley's Arthur and the Meanies Picture books: Kevin O'Malley's The Great Race Picture books: Mac Barnett and Kevin Cornell's Mustache! Anytime is the perfect time for a hug, and this is the concept explored in an adorable new picture book Time for a Hug. In it, little ones will observe two bunnies moving through their day, making time for hugs along the way. Eight a.m. is the signal for the bunnies to wake up, get dressed and grab some breakfast—making sure, of course, to leave enough time for a quick embrace. Click here for more of the curledupkids.com review of Phillis Gershator, Mim Green and David Walker's Time for a Hug.   web reviews For grown-up fiction, nonfiction and speculative fiction book reviews, visit our sister site Curled Up With a Good Book (www.curledup.com)