A PLACE FOR KIDS AND GROWN-UPS TO DISCOVER BOOKS
MATT PRICE Drawn Together Written by: Minh Lê Illustrated by: Dan Santat Pages: 40 pages – ages 5+ Published by: Disney Hyperion on June 5, 2018 Genre: Realistic Theme/Topic: Drawing, Family Synopsis from Publisher – “When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they … Read more
Today is another installment of Perfect Picture Book Friday! Lights! Camera! Alice!: The Thrilling True Adventures of the First Woman Filmmaker Written by: Mara Rockliff Illustrated by: Simona Ciraolo Pages: 60 pages – ages 6+ Published by: Chronicle Books on September 11, 2018 Theme/Topic: Women/Persistance/Film/Biography Opening: “Once there was a little girl named Alice, and she … Read more
The Dreamer Pages: 52 pages – ages 6+ Published by: Chronicle Books on September 11, 2018 Theme/Topic: Following dreams, Creative thinking, Problem solving Opening and Publisher’s Synopsis: Opening: “Once, there was a pig who admired birds.” Publisher’s Synopsis: “Once, there was a pig who admired birds. But he could never join them. Or could he? … Read more
32 pages – ages 3+ Published by Prestel Junior on October 2, 2018 Theme/Topic: Self-esteem, Positivity Opening: “Oskar can jump almost as high as Mo…” Synopsis from Publisher: “Oskar the raven is back, and this time the beloved young bird is finding out all the things he can do.Britta Teckentrup has established herself as one of … Read more
Susanna Leonard Hill has a feature on her blog called Perfect Picture Book Friday. It is a list of “perfect” picture books recommended by all sorts of people. I chose this book because I really enjoy how it can lead to a conversation about the outdoors and animal habitats! Where Birdie Lives: A Lift-the-Flap Book … Read more
What Are You Doing, Benny? Written by: Cary Fagan Illustrated by: Kady MacDonald Denton Pages: 36 pages – ages 5+ Published by: Tundra Books on April 23, 2019 Theme/Topic: Siblings Opening- “Benny?Hey, Benny! What are you doing, Benny? Building a fort?” Synopsis from Publisher- “Benny’s little brother is really good at a lot of things … Read more
oday a friend of mine (Ethan) is doing a guest review on my blog! Ethan just started the third grade and this is his first “official” book review Marvin Redpost: A Flying Birthday Cake? By: Louis Sachar Pages: 80 Pages – Ages 5 + Published by: Random House Books for Young Readers in 1999 Marvin … Read more
Wreck the Halls: Cake Wrecks Gets “Festive” Do You Have a Hat? – Our Review I have a special guest reviewer today – MY MOM! She will be telling you about a book signing we went to and a very funny book. The book isn’t for kids but I know a lot of my readers … Read more
Today is special! I have a great review by another kid book review blogger -Sir Books-A-Lot! COUNTDOWN By: Deborah Wiles Pages: 377 Pages – Ages 12+ Published by: Scholastic Press in 2010 COUNTDOWN – Our Review Twelve year old Franny Chapman has it all, friends, a good school, and a nice family until president Kennedy … Read more
Today I have a special guest reviewer, Emma, who is 8 years old! Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes Reviewed by: Emma, Age 8 By: Jonathan Auxier Published by: Amulet on August 1, 2011 Pages: 400 pages – ages 9+ Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes – Our Review Imagine having your eyes pecked out … Read more