The nature riddles and the lovely illustrations make this book very enjoyable. Example: "When I move, I measure. I'll count out tickles across your haThe nature riddles and the lovely illustrations make this book very enjoyable. Example: "When I move, I measure. I'll count out tickles across your hand," ... says inchworm. (This one I knew of the 14, but I did miss two by overthinking them.) This is a fun book. ...more
What a beautiful book! This topic is presented in a tasteful and informational way that is easy to understand in its poetic presentation. During slaveWhat a beautiful book! This topic is presented in a tasteful and informational way that is easy to understand in its poetic presentation. During slavery many African midwifes were taken to America, and today the practice of midwifery continues. The illustrations that tell part of this story are stunning in their creative motion. ...more
This story is inspired by the true experience of a little girl who joined her mother on the Women's March in 2017. She and her mother made signs to caThis story is inspired by the true experience of a little girl who joined her mother on the Women's March in 2017. She and her mother made signs to carry, but she worried that hers would not be seen and her one small voice would not be heard. When they join with thousands of others, something amazing happens. Wonderfully illustrated. ...more
When a boy wants a dollhouse for his dolls, his grandpa gives him a toolbox. Perhaps he is thinking his grandson can build his own dollhouse, or perhaWhen a boy wants a dollhouse for his dolls, his grandpa gives him a toolbox. Perhaps he is thinking his grandson can build his own dollhouse, or perhaps it is to introduce the boy to becoming responsible with tools. Whatever the intention, the boy is disappointed but later - when he asks for help - he learns that he can do things he hadn't before thought of doing. Well illustrated....more
This cute story sets up various situations in which the circumstances are silly but the sentiment is real and true. Everyone needs reassurance once inThis cute story sets up various situations in which the circumstances are silly but the sentiment is real and true. Everyone needs reassurance once in a while, and in this book the child is reassured of the parent's love that will last forever. The only thing that bugs me a little is that the illustrations are not accurate in some cases, but it does not take away from the story at all. Nicely illustrated anyway, and with humour. ...more
This is a beautifully presented story, both in words and in illustrations. A child sets out to run a cross-country race, but along the way she has someThis is a beautifully presented story, both in words and in illustrations. A child sets out to run a cross-country race, but along the way she has some problems. She is determined to finish the race, though, and finds that she is both strong on the inside and on the outside. This is a story to encourage and challenge children (and anyone) to keep going, keep trying and working to learn how much they can accomplish....more
This is a beautifully told story of a cherished Hawaiian tradition. Set in a rhyming cumulative tale, we learn in this book about the making of poi, tThis is a beautifully told story of a cherished Hawaiian tradition. Set in a rhyming cumulative tale, we learn in this book about the making of poi, the origin of the kalo plant from which poi is made, and the importance of 'ohana. Nicely illustrated. ...more
The first thing to notice is the fabulous illustrations for this tall book; gorgeous and full of expression and feeling. The next thing is the bouncy The first thing to notice is the fabulous illustrations for this tall book; gorgeous and full of expression and feeling. The next thing is the bouncy wonderful rhyme. The story is about two friends, a mouse and a mole, who fearfully venture out one dark night. The reader is taken back and forth from the mouse and mole, to a BIG GIANT bear in his BIG GIANT lair - and back and forth to see what each is doing. The bear is so very hungry and finally goes out too - leading the reader to wonder what is going to happen - if the bear is going to find the mouse and mole when he is so hungry. The surprise ending is so much fun. ...more
This book is full of scientific facts disguised in humour and fun illustrations. It's mainly about the housefly and the many disgusting and interestinThis book is full of scientific facts disguised in humour and fun illustrations. It's mainly about the housefly and the many disgusting and interesting things there are to know about it. ...more
Two sisters, Chirri and chirra take their bicycles out for a ride on a snowy day. They find a door of ice and when they go through they are in a beautTwo sisters, Chirri and chirra take their bicycles out for a ride on a snowy day. They find a door of ice and when they go through they are in a beautiful ice castle. There they meet many animals and get to have a fun time with them. Lovely illustrations. ...more
This is a fabulous historical fiction picture book about Jella (pronounced Yella) Lepman who brought books to exhibit to children in Germany after WorThis is a fabulous historical fiction picture book about Jella (pronounced Yella) Lepman who brought books to exhibit to children in Germany after World War II. She believed books would bring children throughout the world together. In this nicely illustrated fictional story she meets two young children whose father had died in the war, and her influence encouraged the children to hope. In the back of the book are pages of interesting information: The Lady With the Books; A Traveling Book Exhibit; The Book Castle; Sharing Books, Building Bridges....more
Getting a child to bed is certainly not the easiest thing to do. In this cute story the reader gets to see how imagination plays a part in a little onGetting a child to bed is certainly not the easiest thing to do. In this cute story the reader gets to see how imagination plays a part in a little one being put to bed. The "sweet creatures" in the title of this book are all the ones the child pretends to be - a bear, a snake, a lion, a deer, and others. The last page is very familiar to adults with little ones. Lovely illustrations. ...more
This is a wonderful friendship story. LouAnn the bear is getting ready for hibernation so she made doughnuts to eat before going to sleep. Just when sThis is a wonderful friendship story. LouAnn the bear is getting ready for hibernation so she made doughnuts to eat before going to sleep. Just when she is about to pop a delicious doughnut into her mouth .. ding dong! .. a friend arrives at her door. Of course, being friendly and generous, LouAnn shares. Eventually she has made dozens of doughnuts because friends keep showing up - but she hasn't saved any for herself - and she has no more ingredients to make more for herself. Now she is tired and hungry, and grouchy. This is when her friends realize what has happened and show their friendship to her. Lovely story, beautifully illustrated. ...more
When Ryan was 6 years old he heard about villages in Africa that have no clean water, or no water at all. When he learned that children died there becWhen Ryan was 6 years old he heard about villages in Africa that have no clean water, or no water at all. When he learned that children died there because of bad water, his heart was moved to do something about it. This is the true story of a Canadian boy who has become internationally known through his work to support digging wells of clean water. It's also the story of one African boy named Jimmy who was Ryan's penpal and whose life was changed forever because of Ryan's Well Foundation and the need for safety from dangerous rebels. It's an amazing and heart-warming story; illustrated with photography. ...more
This book is full of interesting, gross, amazing, surprising information on how animals of all kinds use spit, vomit, slime, feces, urine, and blood iThis book is full of interesting, gross, amazing, surprising information on how animals of all kinds use spit, vomit, slime, feces, urine, and blood in different ways for their survival.
CONTENTS - each animal featured gets 1 page, but usually 2 pages, in full colour: Gross or Great?; Dung Beetles; Koalas; African Bush Elephants; Giant Pandas; Cottontail Rabbits; Burrowing Owls; Leafcutter Ants; Wolverines; Fieldfares; Hippopotamuses; Siberian Chipmunks; Desert Tortoises; Goats; American Lobsters; Turkey Vultures; Gray Wolves; Packrats; Hagfish; Red-eyed Tree Frogs; Garden Snails; Banana Slugs; Latia Limpets; Parrotfish; Glowworms; Panther; Chameleons; Earthworms; Strawberry Poison Dart Frogs; House Cats; House Mice; Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers; Cattle; Giraffes; Bald-faced Hornets; Spittlebugs; Short-tailed Shrews; Komodo Dragons; Giant Water Bugs; Pigs; Dogs; Fennec Foxes; Vampire Bats; Vampire Finches; Madrilenial Butterflies; Mosquitoes; Garden Spiders; Elephant Seals; Horned Lizards; Camels; Grasshoppers; Sea Cucumbers; Frogs; Giant Petrels; Houseflies; Jackals; Penguins; Owls; White-tailed Deer; Honeybees. All this fascinating information is followed by Words to Know, Find Out More, and an Index....more
Panchito was a little boy whose family and friends were migrant workers but the rainy weather prevented much work being done. Panchito worried he mighPanchito was a little boy whose family and friends were migrant workers but the rainy weather prevented much work being done. Panchito worried he might not get the red ball he wanted because he heard his father say they are broke. Christmas morning did bring one surprise.
This beautifully illustrated story is based on a true experience of the author and is written in English on one page and Spanish on the next page....more
This is a cute story about Froggy who is easily distracted, and even more so when the new girl settles into class and sits right next to him. He can'tThis is a cute story about Froggy who is easily distracted, and even more so when the new girl settles into class and sits right next to him. He can't stop thinking about her. She likes him too, and gives him little gifts. It's the gift she gives him on Valentine's Day that helps him realize who he loves best. Fun illustrations....more
The story is about children who are whiny and their dad warns them a monster will eat them if they don't stop. (hmm) A monster does kidnap them (!!), The story is about children who are whiny and their dad warns them a monster will eat them if they don't stop. (hmm) A monster does kidnap them (!!), and then the monster's wife and neighbours try to work out the best way for the children to be eaten.
I thought this book would be funny and even a bit of a nudge for children, encouraging them to see when they are whiny. Not only were the children whiny and complaining in this story ... but what can one expect from monsters who appeared?
I noticed that many people enjoyed this book and thought it humorous, while there are those who do not like it for various reasons. I won't be picky about it, except to say I would not purchase it for my grandchildren. I found it creepy, and it could be scary for young kiddies, in my opinion, as it could cause nightmares and fear in sensitive minds. ...more
Groundhog doesn't know what he is going to do. His friends think he can change the weather although he keeps telling them that he only predicts it. HaGroundhog doesn't know what he is going to do. His friends think he can change the weather although he keeps telling them that he only predicts it. Half of his friends want spring to come early, half want a longer winter, so Groundhog agrees to make both happen. What a dilemma! This cute story is beautifully illustrated. ...more
Mirabel was such a shy little girl that she dreaded passing out her valentines at school. She slowly made her way to school and didn't realize the valMirabel was such a shy little girl that she dreaded passing out her valentines at school. She slowly made her way to school and didn't realize the valentines she had so carefully made were falling out of her schoolbag. When she discovered her loss, each one had already been picked up along her way. This is a sweet story in rhyme, with a wonderful ending, and nicely illustrated. ...more
The story is a variation of the Sorcerer's Apprentice. A young lad works as a wizard's apprentice and has all the castle cleaning to do. He shirks hisThe story is a variation of the Sorcerer's Apprentice. A young lad works as a wizard's apprentice and has all the castle cleaning to do. He shirks his work and one midnight a spooky man arrives and offers to do the work for him. When the boy lets him in he soon wishes he had done the work himself. Fun story in great rhyme and wonderful illustrations. In the back of the book are prompts for the reader to rewrite the story just as the author did. ...more
Simon is taken by his parents to an art museum for the first time. There is so much art of different types that Simon gets bored with it and finally sSimon is taken by his parents to an art museum for the first time. There is so much art of different types that Simon gets bored with it and finally sits on a bench to watch people. He observes how they look at art and the different ways they enjoy it. Simon decides the art museum is unbelievable, and then discovers some art others don't seem to notice. When it is time to leave, his parents have one more special thing for him to experience. Nicely told story to introduce children to the concept of art in museums. Great illustrations. ...more
Three fables are revisited and re-imagined. Slightly new titles are: The Ant or the Grasshopper?, the Lion or the Mouse? Poppy or the Snake?. They areThree fables are revisited and re-imagined. Slightly new titles are: The Ant or the Grasshopper?, the Lion or the Mouse? Poppy or the Snake?. They are modernized and changed-up to end differently, perhaps strangely, maybe with new lessons, certainly to make the reader rethink them. Nicely illustrated....more
Little Critter, Little Sister, and Dog (their dog) love to play in the snow. Together they build a snowman and then wonder what to feed him. Snowball Little Critter, Little Sister, and Dog (their dog) love to play in the snow. Together they build a snowman and then wonder what to feed him. Snowball soup, of course! Fun story for early readers. Adorable illustrations. ...more
In this beautifully illustrated wordless book we meet a snowman who was built by animal friends. The wind plops a hat onto Snowman's head, and SnowmanIn this beautifully illustrated wordless book we meet a snowman who was built by animal friends. The wind plops a hat onto Snowman's head, and Snowman then reads a book to his friends who had brought it to him. When he falls asleep - a funny thing happens. Cute story, great ending. ...more
Excellent! This is a very affirming story for anyone who has that nagging inner negative voice that says "you can't." The child in this story refuses Excellent! This is a very affirming story for anyone who has that nagging inner negative voice that says "you can't." The child in this story refuses to listen to that negative voice and dreams big. Great illustrations. ...more
A family settled in the prairies, and in 1919 the family and neighbours from all around conducted a barn raising. They built a huge barn that the owneA family settled in the prairies, and in 1919 the family and neighbours from all around conducted a barn raising. They built a huge barn that the owner named the hundred-year barn. His son was only 5 when this happened, and when he was grown and had moved away he came back to be of help again. This is a lovely story of community and of generations of family working together. Wonderful illustrations. ...more
This is a beautiful story about a little girl who is unhappy that no one at school can pronounce her name. Her mother says her name is a song and teacThis is a beautiful story about a little girl who is unhappy that no one at school can pronounce her name. Her mother says her name is a song and teaches her how to sing it; then she can make her name easier for her teacher and the other children to say it. Her mother also teaches her how to sing the names of her fellow students who have names of Black-American, African, Asian, Latinx, and Middle Eastern origins. Great story and illustrations. ...more
What an adorably funny story. Many animals compare their bottoms and each is proud of his own - no matter its size, shape, or colour pattern. WonderfuWhat an adorably funny story. Many animals compare their bottoms and each is proud of his own - no matter its size, shape, or colour pattern. Wonderfully illustrated. ...more
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