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
Published in 1955, this is a really enjoyable read. I chose it for the 52BookClub 2021 reading challenge and used it for prompt "Book with a deckled ePublished in 1955, this is a really enjoyable read. I chose it for the 52BookClub 2021 reading challenge and used it for prompt "Book with a deckled edge", and also for the club's February mini-challenge prompt ''book with a red spine." (My copy of the book is not the same as shown here, but is a gray hardcover with a red spine.) A young man and his wife live in a lower class area and want a better home for themselves and their three children. He changes jobs, going to work for a wealthy businessman, with the hope of moving up in salary and importance, and then suffers through the changes it causes in his life. He also is haunted by a relationship he had during the war when he was away from his wife. He and his wife struggle in their marriage and realize they must be honest with themselves and one another in order to make a future together. It seems a bit too cut and dried in my opinion by today's standards, but it still is a great story. ...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
I chose this book for the 52BookClub challenge and used it for prompt "a character with a pet cat."
This story is based in England when the greatest coI chose this book for the 52BookClub challenge and used it for prompt "a character with a pet cat."
This story is based in England when the greatest courtesy was shown ladies by gentlemen, all in great formality and proper etiquette. A man of status challenged his nephew and his friend to accept a wager. He had them go to the elegant home of two young women who lived quiet, private lives, with instructions to woo them, win them, and drop them. Their reward would be a large sum of money. Things did not go quite as planned, and through surprises, resistance, humorous incidents, misunderstandings, the men realized their uncle and friend had placed them in an unexpected position....more
The author is the daughter of Deepak Chopra. She wrote this book to help young readers (and anyone listening to or reading this book) through breathinThe author is the daughter of Deepak Chopra. She wrote this book to help young readers (and anyone listening to or reading this book) through breathing exercises and breathing yoga. Breathe: She teaches how to be calm and relaxed when stressed or anxious, how to settle down to sleep, how to relieve a headache and to deal with pain, how to cool down from anger, how to focus when agitated. She teaches meditation through movement as well. And there is more. ...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
This graphic novel, geared to middle grade readers, is good for older readers, too. The author shares her personal story through this story to which gThis graphic novel, geared to middle grade readers, is good for older readers, too. The author shares her personal story through this story to which girls especially will relate. Raina has many fears, debilitating fears, annoying fears, embarrassing fears. Also, not only is she bullied at school, her best friend has sad news for her. Raina sometimes feels sick and can't go to school, but there is nothing found to be medically wrong. Her parents get help for her, and although it is hard at first, Raina starts to manage better. This is a good story for anyone with lots of fears for whatever reason. Nicely illustrated. ...more
This is a difficult book for me to review as it is told from the viewpoint of someone who teaches others how to define and expose racism that seems toThis is a difficult book for me to review as it is told from the viewpoint of someone who teaches others how to define and expose racism that seems to be in everyone, and how to recognize it. She then explains ways to deal with it in oneself and when noticing it in others. It is rather like a textbook in content and presentation, but still is interesting, educational, and helpful.
I chose this book for the Indigo reading challenge for prompt "a book to build your antiracist reading list."...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
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