I think the overall message of this one is supposed to be to open your eyes to the magic around you. Sophie and her "unicorns" (stuffed animals and brI think the overall message of this one is supposed to be to open your eyes to the magic around you. Sophie and her "unicorns" (stuffed animals and brother with horns tied on their heads) learn about magic and unicorn survival all day long, but Sophie, the self-proclaimed expert, isn't quite as knowledgeable as she claims to be. A fun group read aloud with bright, vivid pictures that will keep kids interested....more
Simple, repetitive story as each animal takes a look at the hole in the wall and sees something different. The moral is similar to The Blind Man and tSimple, repetitive story as each animal takes a look at the hole in the wall and sees something different. The moral is similar to The Blind Man and the Elephant, but it's got easy text and bright vivid illustrations and will let the kids make predictions - all good things for a story time book!...more
Ginny is a kindergartner with double vision. She has no idea that it's not normal until a school vision screening test. (Why her teacher never noticedGinny is a kindergartner with double vision. She has no idea that it's not normal until a school vision screening test. (Why her teacher never noticed, I have no idea!) As the doc works on helping correct her vision, she gets a cool eye patch. This story is very readable and makes a great introduction to vision problems for young elementary school kids....more
This book posits some absurd things that will make your kids laugh (like owls or worms wearing glasses). But, it also proceeds to describe why those sThis book posits some absurd things that will make your kids laugh (like owls or worms wearing glasses). But, it also proceeds to describe why those scenarios are absurd. We learn that Goats have rectangular pupils, not round, and that worms can't wear glasses because they have no nose or ears to hold them up. It's definitely not a typical story book, but could be used carefully to introduce the concept of glasses to young kids....more
This one is silly with fun illustrations but the irony will be lost on my preschoolers. A great read aloud choice for K-3, this could be used with a dThis one is silly with fun illustrations but the irony will be lost on my preschoolers. A great read aloud choice for K-3, this could be used with a dog theme, a glasses theme, or a doctor theme....more
This book has a timeless quality to it, it's just charming. The protagonist isn't perfect, but he's resourceful and endearing. The magic isn't explainThis book has a timeless quality to it, it's just charming. The protagonist isn't perfect, but he's resourceful and endearing. The magic isn't explained, but it doesn't need to be. Join Peter Nimble, an orphan raised on the streets, theiving for a living for mean old Mr. Seamus. He's abused and miserable, but he doesn't really know it. When an opportunity for a different life and a new adventure come his way, Peter takes it, despite being scared.
This is a fun middle grade adventure fantasy with talking animals, funky technology (or is it magic?), mean bad guys, and loveable children for whom to cheer. Definitely recommended for fans of adventure stories and fantasy stories and middle grade literature. This would make a great bedtime read aloud for a family or a great read alone for kids ages 8-12....more
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