Book Thoughts: Everyone Counts (Sierra)
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Judy SierraIllustrator: Marc Brown This book actually tells a positive story while also “counting” its way up to the finish. Good witty fun!
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Book Thoughts: Dandelion (Freeman)
Type: picture bookAges: 4-7Author: Don Freeman I like this sweet old book! Have you read it?
Book Thoughts: The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls: The Great Escape (Thomas)
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 5-9Author: M.J. Thomas Thought I’d pop one more up for fun. 🙂 This was another clean read for early elementary. My smarty pants 3rd grader would guess several parts correctly, but it was perfect for my…
Book Thoughts: The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls: Race to the Ark (Thomas)
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 5-9Author: M.J. Thomas This second book was most definitely written better than the first. Also…the story didn’t mention these things, but it certainly speaks to an adult reader on a higher level. The ark represents SO…
Book Thoughts: The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls: The Beginning (Thomas)
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 5-9Author: M.J. Thomas I’d say the only thing that bugged me was the boy sibling is quite a complainer–BUT this noticeably lessens in subsequent books. The other thing that might cause some eye-rolling is how the…
Book Thoughts: Feelings (Aliki)
Type: picture bookAges: noneAuthor: Aliki This was included in our Sonlight “K” package–as in, kindergarten. There’s no way I’d read many parts of this book to my children, especially at that age. Sonlight finds some good reads, but I strongly…
Book Thoughts: The Silver Balloon (Bonners)
Type: chapter bookAges: 6-9Author: Susan Bonners I find I have a lot of thoughts on this book, and it’s not even that long! One recommendation I’d give to parents is to make sure your kids know it’s fiction–and that our…
Book Thoughts: ABCers (Schaefer)
a few made-up words* unique “retro” style artwork depicts tons of outdoor activity ideas best for kids already familiar with alphabet Type: picture bookAges: 3-5 yearsAuthor: Carole Lexa SchaeferIllustrator: Pierr Morgan Some “ABC” books can be tedious, but I found…
Book Thoughts: Hello Ninja (Wilson)
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: N.D. WilsonIllustrator: Forrest Dickison The author has a handful of other Ninja books, but this was my first one to read–have you read any?
Book Thoughts: Farewell to Shady Glade (Peet)
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author/Illustrator: Bill Peet *In this case, industry affecting environment & animal habitats Personally, Bill Peet books are usually either 5 stars or 2/1 stars. This one was a winner. 😊