Oh my. This is hilarious and odd all at once. Dad with 10 babies and the adventures he takes them on - the ending is hilarious and totally unexpected.Oh my. This is hilarious and odd all at once. Dad with 10 babies and the adventures he takes them on - the ending is hilarious and totally unexpected. Not sure who I would recommend this to, but would love to hear someone's take....more
Best used as a one on one tale - this has the most delightful illustrations - keep an eye on each layout for hiding elephants. (though as others have Best used as a one on one tale - this has the most delightful illustrations - keep an eye on each layout for hiding elephants. (though as others have mentioned the eyes are a bit creepy - i'm not sure kids will notice that). ...more
Great picture book with a look at diverse hair styles - " Some princesses wear puffs and play pretend. Others wear twist outs and twirl around.". Great picture book with a look at diverse hair styles - " Some princesses wear puffs and play pretend. Others wear twist outs and twirl around.". ...more
Il Sung Na creates beautiful children's books that are simple and just work. This is another of those. Il Sung Na creates beautiful children's books that are simple and just work. This is another of those. ...more
Well done rhyming book with well done repetitions and rhymes. I enjoyed the illustration style, and can definitely see using this for Creek Week storyWell done rhyming book with well done repetitions and rhymes. I enjoyed the illustration style, and can definitely see using this for Creek Week storytime at some point in the future. ...more
This is such a well written book - I look forward to reading more from the author. This sweet story centers around a girl named Chirp,, and is set in This is such a well written book - I look forward to reading more from the author. This sweet story centers around a girl named Chirp,, and is set in 1970s New England. Chirp's mom is sick, and also dealing with depression. Her neighbor Joey seems to be dealing with troubles at home though they're just touched upon - you do get the idea that he is afraid of his father and quite unhappy at home. Chirps love for birds creates a sweet tone to the story though much of what Chirp is dealing with is so very dark. That said, I'd say this story is meant for the more mature end of the marketed middle grade market. The darker themes of suicide, abuse, chronic illness are handled beautifully but may be too much for sensitive readers.might be a good one to read together as a family in order to talk so,e of it out. ...more
3.5-4. Poor Mabel - first she mistakes the potpourri for her kibble, and then she starts seeing monsters everywhere - ruining her sleepover. Why can n3.5-4. Poor Mabel - first she mistakes the potpourri for her kibble, and then she starts seeing monsters everywhere - ruining her sleepover. Why can no one else see the monsters? Cute story about glasses - with a fun attitude. Probably best for early elementary age students. ...more
A picture book biography geared toward older readers on James Madison Hemings, child of slave Sally Hemings, and Thomas Jefferson. Very well done storA picture book biography geared toward older readers on James Madison Hemings, child of slave Sally Hemings, and Thomas Jefferson. Very well done story told from the point of view of one of Jefferson's slave children, James. Explores what it means to be owned, and what it means to be treated differently than the other slaves, as well as the other white children in the family. Highly recommend. ...more
Adorable illustrations. A cute story about a little girl who is determined to find a fox and take it's picture. Might work for storytime, but either wAdorable illustrations. A cute story about a little girl who is determined to find a fox and take it's picture. Might work for storytime, but either way, being on the trail of a fox is amusing in this one. ...more
A story about knitting and mitzvahs.....I do need this book. Sophie notices that Mrs. Goldman, who knits for everyone, doesn't have her own head. WorrA story about knitting and mitzvahs.....I do need this book. Sophie notices that Mrs. Goldman, who knits for everyone, doesn't have her own head. Worrying that Mrs. Goldman's keppie will be too cold she decides to knit a hat. The book ends with directions for knitting a hat, and how to make Sophie's favorite pom poms to decorate the hat. ...more
Oh, I can't love this one more! Lucy buys a unicorn named Sparkle for 25 cents. Once he arrives she finds that he isn't quite what she wanted - until Oh, I can't love this one more! Lucy buys a unicorn named Sparkle for 25 cents. Once he arrives she finds that he isn't quite what she wanted - until he grows on her. I loved the illustrations, story and flow of this one. I'll definitely need it for story time at some point, and may just need a copy for my personal collection. ...more
I love the Little Elliot stories - this one however didn't quite do it for me. It amde me tense for Elliot, and really wouldn't work for storytime. ThI love the Little Elliot stories - this one however didn't quite do it for me. It amde me tense for Elliot, and really wouldn't work for storytime. That said - the illustrations as always are absolutely lovely, and so is the message at the end. It's not a fail at all, just maybe not for me. ...more
Oh I love this one so much! I've always found Jane Goodall fascinating, so there's that as an appeal. However, the illustrations are fantastic, and MeOh I love this one so much! I've always found Jane Goodall fascinating, so there's that as an appeal. However, the illustrations are fantastic, and Meltzer really makes this chock full of interesting - good for kids and adults I think, and throw in some girl power message and I'm 100% sold. Going to have to get a copy for my personal collection at some point. ...more
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