By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: May 19, 2009 Dessert First by Hallie Durand (Author), Christine Davenier (Illustrator) Reading level: Ages 7-10 Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Atheneum (May 19, 2009) What to expect: Desserts, Schools, Restaurants, Family Life
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: May 18, 2009 Birds of a Feather: A Book of idioms and Silly Pictures: Vanita Oelschlager by Vanita Oelschlager (Author), Robin Hegan (Illustrator) Reading level: Ages 4-9 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Vanitabooks (April 1, 2009) What to expect: Idioms, Humor Birds of a Feather is a brilliant book with a purpose: to introduce children to idioms. Oelschlager and Hegan have done an excellent job of helping children understand some very absurd idioms. Each idiom is illustrated with the literal version, then the objective is to guess the “real” interpretation of the phrase.…
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: May 17, 2009 Bedtime Sing to Me: With CD! by Diane Ohanesian (Author), Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrations), Mary Ann Schaub (Vocals) Reading level: Baby-Preschool Board book: 11 pages Publisher: Cartwheel Books; Brdbk/Com edition (January 1, 2009) What to expect: Sing-a-long, Bedtime, Nursery Rhymes A wonderful collection of new nursery rhymes written to a nice combination of original tunes and classic favorites. Songs like Twinkle, Twinkle, Count with Me (to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”) and Who Is Sleeping? (to the tune of “Frere Jacques”) catch the attention of preschoolers easily.…
The Children’s Book Review | May 15, 2009 Tickle Monster Written by Josie Bissett Illustrated by Kevan J. Atteberry Reading level: Ages 2 – 7 Hardcover: 36 pages Publisher: Compendium (August 15, 2008) What to expect: Laughter, Joy, Tickling (Publisher’s Choice Award 2008) (Mom’s Choice Awards) If you know what’s good for you, you’ll want a piece of this book. Tickle Monster possesses the power of laughter. That’s right laughter, you know, that emotion we show through explosive vocal sounds when something makes us happy. There is no laughing on the inside when it comes to tickling, especially when the…
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: May 14, 2009 Slob by Ellen Potter Reading level: Ages 8 -12 Hardcover: 208 pages Publisher: Philomel (May 14, 2009) What to expect: Mystery, Self-esteem, Siblings, Loss
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: May 13, 2009 Summer reading is a brilliant practice you can kick-off with your child. I’ve hand-picked some of my favorite titles, new and old, that are well-suited to the season. Ocean, camping, countryside, learning to swim, and a bit of baking with mom. NOTE: Please remember that all children develop at a different pace and learn in different ways. During each reading phase there will be a a wide range of development taking place. I have included extra tips on “emergent readers” to help you understand your child’s needs. I hope…
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: May 10, 2009 My Mom Is Trying to Ruin My Life by Kate Feiffer (Author), Diane Goode (Illustrator) Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (March 24, 2009) What to expect: Mother and daughter relationships, Father and daughter relationships, Humor Oh, the humor! My Mom Is Trying to Ruin My Life essentially defines the quintessential spirit of parent-child relationships. It’s a picture book that even adults will appreciate reading to themselves — giving it to your own mother would certainly be a way to show her…
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: May 8, 2009 Little Skink’s Tail by Janet Halfmann (Author), Laurie Allen Klein (Illustrator) Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages (Also available in English and Spanish eBooks) Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing (August 10, 2007) Mom’s Choice Award, Teacher’s Choice Award, and the President’s Book Award, are three notable achievements to have plastered on the cover of a book. Little Skink’s Tail did not dissapoint. It’s an endearing tale of animal physiology that is perfect for science and nature lovers — Sylvan Dell Publishing pride themselves on the fact that all of…
By Jake Manning Published: May 6, 2009 Author Showcase: A place for authors and illustrators to gain visibility for their works.* UGH…You Again! by Alexis Marcionette (Author), BigIQkids.com (Illustrator) Reading Level: Ages 7 – 8 eBook: Chapter book Publisher: www.BigIQkids.com, 2009 Third grade is a breeze for Alexis. She is confident, happy and is now taking school seriously. Even her demanding mom is pleased with her progress and grades. All is right in the world until the unexpected return of Alexis’ WFE (Worst Friend Ever) – Vanessa. Vanessa’s family has moved back to town and Alexis is now faced with the uncomfortable…
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: May 5, 2009 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by re-visiting these links (oh, and maybe with a margarita once the kids are in bed you too can become El Mejor Mariachi del Mundo): Cinco de Mayo book picks, 2009 Cinco de Mayo suggested reading, 2008 Book Review: The Best Mariachi in the World / El Mejor Mariachi del Mundo How to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (lesson 101):