Book Thoughts: Around the Pond: Who’s Been Here? (George)
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author & Illustrator: Lindsay Barrett George I have seen there are other books in this series, but this is the only one we’ve read! How about you? Read any others?
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Book Thoughts: Bad Day at Riverbend (Van Allsburg)
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author/Illustrator: Chris Van Allsburg This book seemed weird and weirder to me as I first read it…but the ending eradicated all those negative feelings. 🙂 Well done, Chris.
Book Thoughts: The Dot (Reynolds)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Peter H. Reynolds I loved how the teacher slyly caused the child to bloom in her own way. That was very touching. I didn’t like the girl’s attitude at first, but it wasn’t overwhelming. She was…
Book Thoughts: Somewhere in the Ocean (Ward)
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Authors: Jennifer Ward & T.J. MarshIllustrator: Kenneth J. Spengler This book was not only informative–it was cute, too!
Book Thoughts: Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock (Kimmel)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author (of this retelling): Eric A. KimmelIllustrator: Janet Stevens *”Magic words” have to be said for the magic of the rock to function. In some parts of the world, this Anansi character is absolutely infamous. There are…
Book Thoughts: The Relatives Came (Rylant)
Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Stephen Gammell This is quite an enjoyable read. The ending was almost sad (with goodbyes) but still left a glimmer of hope for the next family reunion. 🙂
Book Thoughts: The Mitten (Brett)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Jan Brett A lovely picture book your younger kids will surely enjoy as the weather gets colder!
Book Thoughts: A Apple Pie (Greenaway)
Type: picture bookAges: 2-5Author: Kate Greenaway It can be difficult to find a copy of this nowadays, but keep your eyes out for it! It’s endured through time for a reason.
Book Thoughts: Ameliaranne and the Green Umbrella (Heward)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Constance HewardIllustrator: Susan Beatrice Pearse Old-fashioned charm brings this book to life as you read of a sweet girl’s day. It’s part of a bigger series–all of which are not being published at this time (that…
Book Thoughts: Pedro’s Journal (Conrad)
Type: chapter bookAges: 6-10Author: Pam ConradIllustrator: Peter Koeppen Written like a journal, it was quite interesting to read of this journey from a boy’s perspective! From my understanding, there aren’t many original documents or written histories of this time, so…