A lovely tribute and an inspiring story -- particularly liked learning about Haring's philanthropic endeavors and his work with children. Feeling theA lovely tribute and an inspiring story -- particularly liked learning about Haring's philanthropic endeavors and his work with children. Feeling the need to get back to drawing.......more
Somewhere in between a picture book and a graphic novel, with a lot of exposition, and some fun graphic text elements. Introduces Juana and her lifeSomewhere in between a picture book and a graphic novel, with a lot of exposition, and some fun graphic text elements. Introduces Juana and her life growing up in Bogota, Columbia, with her best friends Lucas (perro) and Juli (girl). She is fascinated by Astroman and convinced that no good will come of learning English. Light, sweet, entertaining, slightly bilingual. ...more
Lovely picture book about Anna Swan -- short and sweet, but conveys her loving personality well. I am enraptured with the soft geometricLovely picture book about Anna Swan -- short and sweet, but conveys her loving personality well. I am enraptured with the soft geometric illustrations. It's a pleasure to read. ...more
In which I am deeply amused -- just the right touches for me, in this modern retelling --they pronoun townsfolk and the rat coachwoman and the miceIn which I am deeply amused -- just the right touches for me, in this modern retelling --they pronoun townsfolk and the rat coachwoman and the mice deciding whether they will stay horses, and all the spoiled and wealthy folk embracing an active lifestyle and satisfying work. Most of all, I like the theme of abundance -- that there is enough for everyone if it is shared properly, and agency -- that things can change if you ask for help or make decisions for yourself. There will be people who dislike this book, but I am not one of them. ...more
I would feel vaguely resentful at the amount of sobbing this book induced in me had it not been so solidly written --I'm not crying, you're crying.
I would feel vaguely resentful at the amount of sobbing this book induced in me had it not been so solidly written -- great book to share if you need to talk to kids about how animals can be trained as service animals and how people can overcome in devastating situations. Based on a true story about a Boston Marathon bombing survivor and her service dog. Whole lotta love and good feeling in here. ...more
A lovely book, and I am glad to see a book that would work so well in a storytime to talk about gratitude, to talk about Native culture, to talk aboutA lovely book, and I am glad to see a book that would work so well in a storytime to talk about gratitude, to talk about Native culture, to talk about different alphabets. Beautiful, accessible. Otsaliheliga...more
Fantastic short picture book biography of Joan Proctor -- a woman who loved reptiles and went on to study and advocate for them. I enjoyed theFantastic short picture book biography of Joan Proctor -- a woman who loved reptiles and went on to study and advocate for them. I enjoyed the illustrations, I enjoyed learning about Joan. ...more
The book follows the migration of a grey whale and her calf, and a lot of the text amounts to "are we there yet?" The illustrations, however, areThe book follows the migration of a grey whale and her calf, and a lot of the text amounts to "are we there yet?" The illustrations, however, are astonishing in their richness -- have perfectly captured a vision of being underwater. The limited palate is extraordinarily effective....more
The message is good, but not delivered in a way that's super engaging -- however, the illustrations are stand-out, a really glorious celebration ofThe message is good, but not delivered in a way that's super engaging -- however, the illustrations are stand-out, a really glorious celebration of diverse girls. ...more
When you need a story about helping kids focus, or about seeing a project through to the end, this is a good one --great illustrations, nicely writtenWhen you need a story about helping kids focus, or about seeing a project through to the end, this is a good one --great illustrations, nicely written book....more
Oh hey, a story about trying again and again -- about the frustration of not getting things right the first time and iteration - nice! Brown girlOh hey, a story about trying again and again -- about the frustration of not getting things right the first time and iteration - nice! Brown girl inventor with supportive grandfather -- extra nice! ...more
Hilarious, with silly rhymes, simple shapes and great character adventures -- in a simplified format that would probably delight the toddlers nearHilarious, with silly rhymes, simple shapes and great character adventures -- in a simplified format that would probably delight the toddlers near you, as well as those older kids learning to read. Lots of fun!...more
Really excellent biography for younger kids about Else Schiaparelli -- and that's not an easy subject to turn into an engaging picture book, but thisReally excellent biography for younger kids about Else Schiaparelli -- and that's not an easy subject to turn into an engaging picture book, but this one is lovely and well done. Great on themes of beauty and artistry and following an unconventional life. ...more
Funny, and truly bilingual -- each sentence with both Spanish and English parts, transposed beneath it, which is a fascinating way to read a book. TheFunny, and truly bilingual -- each sentence with both Spanish and English parts, transposed beneath it, which is a fascinating way to read a book. The goat pancakes are amazing....more
What a lovely book -- centers on baby welcoming celebrations in Navaho life, but uses that moment as an opportunity to show the ways Navaho peopleWhat a lovely book -- centers on baby welcoming celebrations in Navaho life, but uses that moment as an opportunity to show the ways Navaho people blend traditional and modern life. The family is at the hear of it, and the small naming phrases welcome the reader as well as the child. Well done, and I love the illustrations and the around the world birthday information in the back as well. ...more
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