Karen GoatKeeper's Blog - Posts Tagged "life-goals"
"Emma", "The Dog Who Cried Wolf" and "A Magical Racquet Ride"
Aspirations give life goals and are good at any age.
Emma
5 stars
Author: Wendy Kesselman
Illustrator: Barbara Cooney
Emma was given a painting of her home town for her 72nd birthday. The problem was that the painting didn't show the town the way she remembered it.
In the quest to see the town the way Emma remembered it, she bought brushes, paints, canvases and an easel.
The illustrations have a British look to them. They compliment the story well.
The Dog Who Cried Wolf
5 stars
Author/Illustrator: Keiko Kasza
Moka ia a happy dog and was happy living with Michelle until she read a book about wolves to him. A wolf's life seemed so great. Moka decided to become a wolf.
Be careful what you wish for.
The illustrations almost replace the text for much of the book. They are very nicely done.
A Magical Racquet Ride
3 stars
Author: Marissa Irvin Gould
Illustrator: Mark Brayer
The book is too short. It drops in lots of terms used in and about tennis. The two children visit each of the four Grand Slam Tournaments for a couple of quick comments about each.
This book would be better read to or by those with a bit of knowledge about tennis.
The illustrations are first rate.
Emma
5 stars
Author: Wendy Kesselman
Illustrator: Barbara Cooney
Emma was given a painting of her home town for her 72nd birthday. The problem was that the painting didn't show the town the way she remembered it.
In the quest to see the town the way Emma remembered it, she bought brushes, paints, canvases and an easel.
The illustrations have a British look to them. They compliment the story well.
The Dog Who Cried Wolf
5 stars
Author/Illustrator: Keiko Kasza
Moka ia a happy dog and was happy living with Michelle until she read a book about wolves to him. A wolf's life seemed so great. Moka decided to become a wolf.
Be careful what you wish for.
The illustrations almost replace the text for much of the book. They are very nicely done.
A Magical Racquet Ride
3 stars
Author: Marissa Irvin Gould
Illustrator: Mark Brayer
The book is too short. It drops in lots of terms used in and about tennis. The two children visit each of the four Grand Slam Tournaments for a couple of quick comments about each.
This book would be better read to or by those with a bit of knowledge about tennis.
The illustrations are first rate.
