Type: chapter bookAges: 7-12Author: Norton JusterIllustrator: Jules Feiffer *Regarding the evil creatures (most often called “demons”), we don’t encounter them till closer to the end of the book (but they are alluded to throughout). Turns out, the “demons,” who all…
Type: chapter bookAges: 5-10Author: Elizabeth Enright *There are also a handful of “ain’t” words, if that bothers you. For us, we think they add to the fun of doing “hick” accents. 🙂 Also, there are quite a few references to…
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 5-10Author: Jen BryantIllustrator: Melissa Sweet The timeline at the back of the book is neat–well-known world events are woven in (in a different color) to better place Roget’s personal events in history. There are also other…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Joan Walsh Anglund I would love to own a copy of this older version we found in the library. I’ve read that the newer one has been “corrected,” which drives me crazy. A) You’re never going…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Robert A. MorrisIllustrator: Arnold Lobel Though the story follows a fictional seahorse, the rest of its information is factual and matter-of-fact. This will interest anybody who likes to learn about the creatures of the sea!
Type: chapter bookAges: 10-14Author: Michael Morpurgo *I was pleasantly surprised at the level of intensity maintained throughout–it never went too high. The violence described was completely appropriate for the intended age group, in my opinion. This is loosely based on…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Janet SquiresIllustrator: Holly Berry “Giddyup, giddyup as fast as you can. You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread Man!” They don’t actually mention Arizona in the storyline, but since saguaros are depicted on multiple pages and…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Norah DooleyIllustrator: Peter J. Thornton Your young listeners might wish there was a little more adventure in this basic story, but it’s still an amusing gentle read. After I had formed my own opinion (in the…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Robert McCloskey If I were to list them, Blueberries for Sal would definitely be in my top favorite McCloskey books! Its charming artwork and amusing story add up to an easy five stars. Highly recommend to…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Kay WintersIllustrator: Nancy Carpenter If I were looking for a general biography for kids on our 16th president, this wouldn’t be my first choice; however, the spotlight on his love of reading makes it a unique…
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