Bonnie Ferrante's Blog, page 25
August 4, 2017
Still Crazy by Diana Rubino. Book Review.
This book was given to me for review. The complete title is Still Crazy – Can obsession continue from beyond the grave? I was expecting a book mostly about a ghost or haunting of Alyssa Tyler. Oddly though, the death of the obsessive Clay Lynch, occurs almost at the end. On the back cover it … Continue reading Still Crazy by Diana Rubino. Book Review.
August 3, 2017
Deeply Touching – Just the Two of Us by Will Smith. Illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Book Review.
Click here to buy Just the Two of Us On the first page of this book is a rap by Will Smith that summarizes what the book is going to be about. Basically, this is a love story between a father and his son. The dad wants so badly to be the best dad possible … Continue reading Deeply Touching – Just the Two of Us by Will Smith. Illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Book Review.
August 2, 2017
The Brand New Kid by Katie Couric. Illustrated by Markorie Priceman. Book Review.
There are a lot of books written about bullying and exclusion. This one points out that there really is no rational reason for targeting a child. The child, Laszlo, being bullied was new to the town. “His hair was so blonde, it looked almost white. It stuck out all over, it didn’t look right. His … Continue reading The Brand New Kid by Katie Couric. Illustrated by Markorie Priceman. Book Review.
August 1, 2017
Extinction Chant Videos
For those parents, teachers, and children interested in raising awareness about the eminent extinction of polar bears, elephants, and more, I’ve written a rap/chant. There are two versions. This one has only the words. This one has pictures. You are free to use it in any non-commercial pro-conservation activity. Here are the words: extinction … Continue reading Extinction Chant Videos
July 30, 2017
Water, Water Everywhere – Recycled Sundays
“Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day.” How many children have chanted that song with a skipping rope, chalk, picnic basket, or baseball in hand? It’s been around for generations. Every wet weekend I suspect a few adults chant it under their breath as well with their golf clubs, paddle, gardening tools, or baseball … Continue reading Water, Water Everywhere – Recycled Sundays
July 29, 2017
The Alphabet From A to Y with Bonus Letter Z by Steve Martin and Roz Chast. Book Review.
This unusual alphabet book begins “Amiable Amy, Alice, and Andie Ate all the anchovy sandwiches handy.” If one only pays attention to the text, most of the book is lost. It is the cartoonish illustrations that make you think. There are three women sitting on a couch eating sandwiches (one assumes anchovy) while an alligator … Continue reading The Alphabet From A to Y with Bonus Letter Z by Steve Martin and Roz Chast. Book Review.
July 28, 2017
Halloween by Jerry Seinfeld. Illustrated by James Bennett. Book Review.
Click here to buy Jerry Seinfeld HALLOWEEN Although you find this book in the children’s picture book section, I believe it is actually written for adults. It’s told from Seinfeld’s point of view. It is a recollection of his obsession with candy as a child and the trials and tribulations of Halloween. Some of it … Continue reading Halloween by Jerry Seinfeld. Illustrated by James Bennett. Book Review.
July 27, 2017
The Joy of a Grandpa – I Already Know I Love You by Billy Crystal. Illustrated by Elizabeth Sayles. Book Review.
Click here to buy I Already Know I Love You This book is written to an unborn child from his grandfather. It begins: “I’m going to be a grandpa! I have the biggest smile. I’ve been waiting to meet you for such a long, long while.” The book goes on to talk about all the … Continue reading The Joy of a Grandpa – I Already Know I Love You by Billy Crystal. Illustrated by Elizabeth Sayles. Book Review.
July 26, 2017
Tea For Ruby by Sarah Ferguson (The Duchess of York). Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Book Review
Click here to buy Tea for Ruby If anyone has had experience drinking tea with the Queen, Sarah Ferguson would be one of them. So we are cleverly seduced into thinking Ruby is actually having Queen with her Royal Majesty Elizabeth II. This is reinforced when everyone she meets gives her advice on how to … Continue reading Tea For Ruby by Sarah Ferguson (The Duchess of York). Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Book Review
July 25, 2017
A Fairy AND a Princess – The Very Fairy Princess: A Spooky, Sparkly Halloween by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton. Illustrated by Christine Davenier. Book Review.
Click here to buy The Very Fairy Princess: A Spooky, Sparkly Halloween This book is one in a collection of Very Fairy Princess books written by Julie Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton. Yes, I already reviewed one of her books, Dumpy to the Rescue, but it was so awful I thought I’d give … Continue reading A Fairy AND a Princess – The Very Fairy Princess: A Spooky, Sparkly Halloween by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton. Illustrated by Christine Davenier. Book Review.
