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Age: 3rd-Middle School
A quick adventure for those hungry for action, peril, and a child saving the day. Even though characters actually die in the book, I would still recommend it to younger readers as it is a safe way to expose them to a reality of our world in a clearly unreal world.
"When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats, cockroaches coexist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrival is no accident. A prophecy foretells that Gregor has a role to play in the Underland's uncertain future. Gregor wants no part of it -- until he realizes it's the only way to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance. Reluctantly, Gregor embarks on a dangerous adventure that will change both him and the Underland forever."
A quick adventure for those hungry for action, peril, and a child saving the day. Even though characters actually die in the book, I would still recommend it to younger readers as it is a safe way to expose them to a reality of our world in a clearly unreal world.
"When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats, cockroaches coexist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrival is no accident. A prophecy foretells that Gregor has a role to play in the Underland's uncertain future. Gregor wants no part of it -- until he realizes it's the only way to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance. Reluctantly, Gregor embarks on a dangerous adventure that will change both him and the Underland forever."
Age: Preschool-2nd grade
Although the writing isn't the most poetic, the message of kindness is loud and clear to listeners. With the bucket serving as a visual cue, teachers can make this an easy extension activity in their classrooms.
Although the writing isn't the most poetic, the message of kindness is loud and clear to listeners. With the bucket serving as a visual cue, teachers can make this an easy extension activity in their classrooms.
Age: Preschool-1st grade
A blunt message about kindness without much depth for the character carrying the message, this picture book mainly panders to Wonder fans. However, there is a straight-forward message about treating physically disabled people with kindness which may compliment books that have more substance.
A blunt message about kindness without much depth for the character carrying the message, this picture book mainly panders to Wonder fans. However, there is a straight-forward message about treating physically disabled people with kindness which may compliment books that have more substance.
Daughter compiles emails, notes, and news excerpts in order to track the disappearance of her mother. Bernadette was a fantastic, intriguing character but the story was told through so many voices that her story felt lost to me. I also kind of wanted to see the husband crash and burn in the end for cheating on his wife--oh and attempting to put her in a mental facility WITHOUT HER CONSENT. But, the author gives him some sort of redemption story for helping his daughter to find Bernadette. I couldn't forgive so easily.
Age: 3rd-5th grade
Seeking to break the shackles of ignorance and liberate fellow African Americans and black people, Schomburg sought to unearth long hidden histories of influential black people in order to provide inspiration for the future. The writing is poetically informational, weaving strength and wonder through the biographies of under recognized figureheads such as Louverture, Nat Turner, and Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Schomburg also researched the clever tool of oppression known as whitewashing to reveal the African roots of Alexandre Dumas, John James Audubon, Pushkin, and potentially Beethoven.
Weaving these stories amidst the dedicated research of Schomburg's life was masterfully done. However, the text begins to get name heavy, turning into an unreadable list at times.
Although I've given this 4 stars, whenever I come across text heavy picture books, I wonder if the intended audience of older grade school kids scoff at the childlike presentation.
Seeking to break the shackles of ignorance and liberate fellow African Americans and black people, Schomburg sought to unearth long hidden histories of influential black people in order to provide inspiration for the future. The writing is poetically informational, weaving strength and wonder through the biographies of under recognized figureheads such as Louverture, Nat Turner, and Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Schomburg also researched the clever tool of oppression known as whitewashing to reveal the African roots of Alexandre Dumas, John James Audubon, Pushkin, and potentially Beethoven.
Weaving these stories amidst the dedicated research of Schomburg's life was masterfully done. However, the text begins to get name heavy, turning into an unreadable list at times.
Although I've given this 4 stars, whenever I come across text heavy picture books, I wonder if the intended audience of older grade school kids scoff at the childlike presentation.
Age: Toddler-Kindergarten
Nature: Forest habitat, redwood tree
A variety of wildlife live on the majestic redwood tree as Fredericks invites the readers to count along. Sweet rhymes and close up shots of animals make this perfect to read aloud. End papers provide more facts about the redwood tree, a game to find more hidden animals, and a set of STEAM activities.
Nature: Forest habitat, redwood tree
A variety of wildlife live on the majestic redwood tree as Fredericks invites the readers to count along. Sweet rhymes and close up shots of animals make this perfect to read aloud. End papers provide more facts about the redwood tree, a game to find more hidden animals, and a set of STEAM activities.
Age: K-3rd grade
Nonfiction: WWI, battleships
I never knew about this intriguing use of art! Through the use of optical illusion, Norman Wilkinson came up with the unconventional solution to paint shipping vessels with bold illustrations in order to confuse German U-boats from predicting their course. Although a book about war, Barton focuses more on the art and mechanics of the boats with a lighter tone for younger boat enthusiasts.
Nonfiction: WWI, battleships
I never knew about this intriguing use of art! Through the use of optical illusion, Norman Wilkinson came up with the unconventional solution to paint shipping vessels with bold illustrations in order to confuse German U-boats from predicting their course. Although a book about war, Barton focuses more on the art and mechanics of the boats with a lighter tone for younger boat enthusiasts.
Age: Toddler-Preschool
You are surrounded by those that love you no matter you do. Mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, Aunt, Uncle, cousin, and family friend--all adore you for who you are. Nothing ground shaking but a precious reminder.
You are surrounded by those that love you no matter you do. Mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, Aunt, Uncle, cousin, and family friend--all adore you for who you are. Nothing ground shaking but a precious reminder.
Age: Preschool-1st grade
Family: Adoption
"Why didn't you leave me where I was?" asked Boris to his adoptive parents. Not wanting to hold back their son, Boris returns to the swamp from which he came. Boris feels like he belongs amidst the other creatures that have gills and big eyes like him but that is where the similarities end. They didn't eat the same things as he did, and they talked in a different way--even laughed differently.
A fantastical tale that can be used as a tool to discuss adoption. A unique offering in this topic but may be off-putting to kids that desire something straightforward.
Family: Adoption
"Why didn't you leave me where I was?" asked Boris to his adoptive parents. Not wanting to hold back their son, Boris returns to the swamp from which he came. Boris feels like he belongs amidst the other creatures that have gills and big eyes like him but that is where the similarities end. They didn't eat the same things as he did, and they talked in a different way--even laughed differently.
Spoiler
With messages of love from his parents, Boris decides to head home.A fantastical tale that can be used as a tool to discuss adoption. A unique offering in this topic but may be off-putting to kids that desire something straightforward.
Forced rhymes with too many characters drag out Twinkle Twinkle's tune.