Moni Ritchie Hadley's Blog: Highly Recommended!, page 12

Battle of the Butts: The Science Behind Animal Behinds

Battle of the Brains: The Science Behind Animal Minds by Jocelyn Rish

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Jocelyn Rish and David Creighton-Pester are back with another fun-filled fact book, this time about intelligent animals. I can't decide which animal has the coolest cranium, but I learned that there's a spider that eats other spiders! Where do I get one? He is an awesome trickster too. Read this book. It is time well spent! Thanks to RP Kids for the advance copy of this entertaining read!



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Thankful Thanksgiving

Thankful Thanksgiving by Deb Adamson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book has cuteness all around. Told in rhyme, a young mouse is thankful for music, pies, family, and friends. It is the perfect "first" Thanksgiving book for young children!



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Super Pizz & Kid Kale

Super Pizza & Kid Kale by Phaea Crede

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Hilarious! This book has everything going for it, humor, superheroes, wordplay, puns, some rhyme, and important themes! The emphasis on good nutrition and teamwork makes this book an important one for kids. The writing will make you want to read it again and again. The illustrations will have you studying every page! Full of pizzazz and a super fun read!



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Can You Believe It?

Can You Believe It?: How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts by Joyce Grant

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


What a timely and necessary book! Kids are inundated with information overload. This book gives them clues to help them sort out which news and headlines are based on fact. It covers the reason people write fake news, the consequences, and how to get the complete picture of a topic. Kids learn how to become investigators and fact-checkers. Chocked full of friendly and colorful illustrations, this is a must-have book for every elementary classroom!



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If Your Babysitter is a Bruja

If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja by Ana Siqueira

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


A delightful book about a babysitting adventure! Full of Halloween themes, witchy action, nightly routines, and Spanish language. Chocked full of graphic images and tons of fun!



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Little Red and the Big Bad Editor

Little Red and the Big Bad Editor by Rebecca Kraft Rector

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Rebecca Kraft Rector has written another delightfully funny book! I love the spin on Little Red Riding Hood. The story's charm is built on a fun plot, familiar characters, playful language, and fabulous illustrations by Shanda McCloskey. This story will be a hit in the classroom as it reviews the elements of letter writing and includes tons of similies! Highly Recommended!!



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I Want My Book Back

Daryl likes to romp and stomp and roar just like the dinosaurs in his favorite book! But when it's time to turn the book into the library, this dinosaur book lover's teeth and claws come out. This book is relatable to all kids who've had to share their special something. It provides a fun, teachable moment in a sizable way!

Wake, Sleepy One California Poppies and the Super Bloom

Wake, Sleepy One: California Poppies and the Super Bloom by Lisa Kerr

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This beautiful book features the California Poppy. Author Lisa Kerr's colorful words deliver the flower's active life cycle to the youngest readers. This flower rises, dances, and shimmers! Every spread also includes information about the desert and other details for more advanced readers or the more curious. Back matter includes a glossary, more information, and areas to find the flower. Lisa Powell Braun pairs the text with bright and cheerful illustrations. This book is perfect for all grade levels of elementary school. It is sure to wake up all sleepy ones!



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I Love Strawberries!

I Love Strawberries by Shannon Anderson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book chronicles a young girl's plan to prove to her parents that she is old enough to grow strawberries in her garden. Through a series of diary entries, we see that she is more than capable as she carefully devises plans to win over her parents and tackle any problem that might stand in her way. The illustrations depict a multi-racial family and cheery colors with each page turn. This book is educational and fun for kids who love gardening and have entrepreneurial minds. It provides an excellent model for how kids can take the initiative when reasoning with parents!



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Over, Bear! Under, Where?

Over, Bear! Under, Where? by Julie Hedlund

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


A delightful read for anyone who loves wordplay! Understand? Over and out!



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