My Dad John McCain by Meghan McCain (Author), Dan Andreasen (Illustrator) Reading level: Ages 5-10 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Aladdin (September 2, 2008) Much time has passed since I received my presidential candidate books at the store – Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of hope, and My Dad John McCain. After reviewing the book about Barack Obama last month, I have realized that I am (unintentionally) running out of time to review the opposition. So here goes … My Dad John McCain shows his progression from a boy who struggled with rules, to one who conformed to his ideals…
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Link and a Quote is my version of a coffee break with a good piece of cake … Link: If I was to run through the store I work chanting Wonder Bear for Caldecott, nobody I work with would be surprised. If the fact that I have blogged about this book more than any other stands out to you, then maybe you won’t be surprised either. I can’t help but bring your attention to A Fuse #8 Production (yet again) for this spot on review of my beloved Wonder Bear by Tao Nyeu. Click here to read it. Quote: Some…
If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff (Author), Felicia Bond (Illustrator) Reading level: Ages 3 – 7 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Laura Geringer (September 30, 2008) I just learned from A Fuse #8 Production that yesterday was National Chocolate Cupcake Day, which prompted me to write about If You Give a Cat a Cupcake. It’s Adorable and is truly in Numeroff style, just like If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. The fact that this book is about cupcakes is enough for me! Who can resist a cupcake — especially one with sprinkles?
Butterfly Kisses for Grandma and Grandpa by Alayne Kay Christian (Author), Joni Stringfield (Illustrator) Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Blue Whale Press; First edition (January 5, 2009) This is a book that truly resonates with me. Both sets of my daughter’s grandparents live a long way away – Butterfly Kisses for Grandma and Grandpa gives a unique spin on this fairly common, logistical, family situation. Like most kids, Emily – the main character – really enjoys visiting her grandparents, the hard part is saying goodbye, even for Grandma and Grandpa. So, a special gift is given to…
Link and a Bumper Sticker is my version of window shopping while sipping on a fountain soda … Link: Pink Me – a librarian’s blog – appears to have a similar taste in books as The Children’s Book Review. I was very happy to read the following review of Wonder Bear: Click here for a pink pick Wonder Bear, by Tao Nyeu, is one of my favorite picture books this year!
Too Many Toys by David Shannon Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: The Blue Sky Press (October 1, 2008) Source: Personal collection
If you’re scouting for a nice Halloween treat for your little witch, ladybug, ghost, or cowboy, I found all of the following new picture books to be very impressive: Goodnight Goon: A Petrifying Parody by Michael Rex Reading level: Ages 3-6 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (August 14, 2008) Synopsis: Goodnight monsters everywhere, in this parody romp with its own special twist! “Goodnight tomb. Goodnight goon. Goodnight Martians taking over the moon.” It’s bedtime in the cold gray tomb with a black lagoon, and two slimy claws, and a couple of jaws, and a skull and a shoe and…
Flutter Link Definition: A link that causes a state of discomposure. In this case for the good … Link: I just learned, via Chicken Spaghetti, that director Wes Anderson is making an animated movie of Roald Dahl’s, Fantastic Mr. Fox (Release date: November 6, 2008). Better yet, the voice of Mr. Fox will be George Clooney, and Cate Blanchett will be Mrs. Fox. Other cast members include: Bill Murray and Anjelica Huston, who regularly feature in Wes Anderson films. To learn more be sure to visit Chicken Spaghetti. Special note: Make sure you have your children read the book before…
Link and a Quote is my version of a coffee break with a good piece of cake … Link: The 20 best picture books for children – a list of (completely subjective) books, posted on the School Gate, Times’ Education blog, just in time to celebrate the UK’s, Children’s Book Week. I had to share this because it contains a bunch of my favorites: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson Goodnight Gorilla by Peggy Rathman Monkey and Me by Emily Gravett Kitten’s First Full Moon by…
A couple of weeks ago, I went to an independent book store – Politics and Prose – that was hosting author, Graeme Base. He is currently touring the US and Canada promoting his latest book, Enigma. If you have read some of my earlier posts, you will know that I grew up reading and enjoying his books, so to be able to have a book signed for my daughter was a real treat. I introduced myself as a fellow Aussie, gushed a couple of compliments, and then gave Graeme my business card. Which happily led to the following interview, which…