Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Kate MessnerIllustrator: Kelley McMorris Another page-turning installment from Kate Messner! I appreciate her commitment to research and especially enjoyed her extra notes in the back. There is also a helpful glossary and further reading suggestions. Below…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8*-12Author: Kate MessnerIllustrator: McMorris, Kelley *Having read farther into the series, I’m most comfortable giving an “8-12” age range overall; however, this first one would be fine for seven-, maybe even six-year-olds, depending on the death situation…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Cynthia SchumerthIllustrator: Elisa Paganelli *I point this out, because the author defines a naturalist as “a person who cares about nature,” which isn’t nearly close to encompassing the real use of the word. It’s leading children…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Jean RichardsIllustrator: Anca Hariton We’ve since purchased a copy of this because I liked it so much, but if our library had it, maybe yours will, too! It’s mostly illustrations with just enough text to teach…
Type: middle grade chapter bookAges: 11-15Author: Kiri Jorgensen This was one of the hardest reviews I’ve ever written, and I wonder if it’s because I, too, struggle with perfectionism! I dearly loved this book and understood the main character on an…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Michelle KnudsenIllustrator: Kevin Hawkes This book was written charmingly well, and readers quickly feel connected to the lion. There is one grumpy library employee, but he eventually softens, which adds to the delightful satisfaction the end…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Gloria HoustonIllustrator: Susan Condie Lamb This was based on a true story from the author’s childhood! The only part that I didn’t care for was when someone donated a nice house to be her library, and…
Type: picture book biographyAges: 4-8Author: Andrew LarsenIllustrator: Katty Maurey This is one of those non-fiction picture books that leaves me wanting to know more. Was he truly this generous with his funds? Was he a secular philanthropist or did a…
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 5-10Author: Elizabeth MacLeodIllustrator: Marie Lafrance I’m always glad to find a book on WWI since we have a plethora for WWII. This one was very well written and leaves an imprint in our memories. I agree…
Type: educational picture bookAges: 5-10Author: Dr. Seuss (based on some of his manuscripts)Illustrator: Andrew Joyner This really is a great overview of the different styles of art. It’s only a page or page spread for each. Even if your child…
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