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Age: Preschool-Kindergarten
Unicorns don't exist--that's why that is a horse in a hat, clearly. The narrator uses logic to debunk the existence of unicorns, even though the illustrations depict magical things happening around these "horses." Finally, the hats are off and we can get a definitive answer!--but are those spikes from a building or a mountain or is it a horn?
A clever encouragement to believe in the unbelievable--a curious question at the end will be intriguing (or annoying) for children that INSIST on invalidating fantastical things.
Unicorns don't exist--that's why that is a horse in a hat, clearly. The narrator uses logic to debunk the existence of unicorns, even though the illustrations depict magical things happening around these "horses." Finally, the hats are off and we can get a definitive answer!--but are those spikes from a building or a mountain or is it a horn?
A clever encouragement to believe in the unbelievable--a curious question at the end will be intriguing (or annoying) for children that INSIST on invalidating fantastical things.
Age: Toddler-Preschool
Animal: Rabbit
Food: Apples
Another perfect addition to this bunny's adventures as his rumbling tummy goads him to pick some apples--but not without the listener's help. I was seconds from cutting off the red ribbon bookmark until I read the story and--gasp--it's a part of the interaction! The Bunny asks the audience to use his red scarf to create a ladder and, later, to build a bridge. Ingenious!
Animal: Rabbit
Food: Apples
Another perfect addition to this bunny's adventures as his rumbling tummy goads him to pick some apples--but not without the listener's help. I was seconds from cutting off the red ribbon bookmark until I read the story and--gasp--it's a part of the interaction! The Bunny asks the audience to use his red scarf to create a ladder and, later, to build a bridge. Ingenious!
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I Really Want to See You, Grandma: (books for Grandparents, Gifts for Grandkids, Taro Gomi Book)
Age: Toddler-Preschool
Family: Grandma and granddaughter
Both Grandma and Yumi set out one day to see the other--but continue to miss each other in the process. Happiness abounds in the final reunion under a tree halfway between the two houses.
Family: Grandma and granddaughter
Both Grandma and Yumi set out one day to see the other--but continue to miss each other in the process. Happiness abounds in the final reunion under a tree halfway between the two houses.
Age: Toddler-Preschool
Animals: Gorillas
Food: Bananas, picky eater
Through rhyming verse, two adult gorillas try to get a picky eater to indulge in a variety of banana recipes. Nothing groundbreaking but satisfying in execution.
Animals: Gorillas
Food: Bananas, picky eater
Through rhyming verse, two adult gorillas try to get a picky eater to indulge in a variety of banana recipes. Nothing groundbreaking but satisfying in execution.
Age: Preschool-Kindergarten
Character Identity: Cree
Author Identity: Cree-Ojibway
Thomas introduces simple Cree words through the friendly bus driver called Nimoshom. Slightly abstract, watercolor illustrations make this best for a lap read for children that adore school buses and their drivers
Character Identity: Cree
Author Identity: Cree-Ojibway
Thomas introduces simple Cree words through the friendly bus driver called Nimoshom. Slightly abstract, watercolor illustrations make this best for a lap read for children that adore school buses and their drivers
Age: Preschool-2nd grade
Family: Dad and daughter
Fractured fairytales
Worth the eight year wait. Chicken comes home from school with a homework assignment: to read three books and find the Elephant of Surprise. No, says her papa, "she was talking about an element of surprise." Nice try, Papa. Within each fairytale that Papa reads, Chicken interrupts the story by finding a surprise elephant.
A delightful sequel that stays true to the "interrupting" premise.
Family: Dad and daughter
Fractured fairytales
Worth the eight year wait. Chicken comes home from school with a homework assignment: to read three books and find the Elephant of Surprise. No, says her papa, "she was talking about an element of surprise." Nice try, Papa. Within each fairytale that Papa reads, Chicken interrupts the story by finding a surprise elephant.
A delightful sequel that stays true to the "interrupting" premise.
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Age: Preschool-2nd grade
Emotions: Grouchiness, happiness
A boy leaves his colorless world full of grouchy people into a land full of happiness and togetherness. Although he does not speak their language, he is welcomed into their games and activities. He soon finds out that many doors open up into this idyllic land, blending creatures and languages of all different sorts.
Emotions: Grouchiness, happiness
A boy leaves his colorless world full of grouchy people into a land full of happiness and togetherness. Although he does not speak their language, he is welcomed into their games and activities. He soon finds out that many doors open up into this idyllic land, blending creatures and languages of all different sorts.
Age: Toddler-Preschool
Family: Mom, Dad, Daughter
A girl and her family go for a hike up a large hill in their town for the very first time. In true Rockwell fashion, realistic details are included such as the family's use of a trail map and the observation of flowers and animals. Another great addition to the ever-growing section about books that appeal to specific life experiences for children.
Family: Mom, Dad, Daughter
A girl and her family go for a hike up a large hill in their town for the very first time. In true Rockwell fashion, realistic details are included such as the family's use of a trail map and the observation of flowers and animals. Another great addition to the ever-growing section about books that appeal to specific life experiences for children.
Sorry Portlandia fans, this one's strictly for music (or bio) fans, especially of Sleater Kinney, punk rock, and riot grrrl. The name dropping gets a little excessive but the disjointed organization is oddly satisfying--especially from such an avant garde artist.
Age: 4th-middle school
Identity: Biracial (black and white)
Music: Pianist
Tough Issue: Divorce, racism,
Every week, Isabella is shuttled between her mom and dad's house--leaving her feeling without a home of her own. As she is torn between these two relationships and these two worlds, she's also experiencing the after effects of a hate crime at her school against her best friend. Isabella tries to juggle her identity struggles throughout the book: am I white or black? Dad's Isabella or Mom's Izzy? But holding her together through these confusing times is her love for playing the piano and her anticipation of a major recital.
A LOT is happening in this book which left everything feeling a little underdeveloped--including the police shooting at the end. It was bold of Draper to have the most important event of the book get ruined by a police shooting--much like someone's life is ruined--or terminated--by such an event.
And if you didn't know slime was a thing, after the 10th mention in this book, you do now.
Identity: Biracial (black and white)
Music: Pianist
Tough Issue: Divorce, racism,
Spoiler
police shootingEvery week, Isabella is shuttled between her mom and dad's house--leaving her feeling without a home of her own. As she is torn between these two relationships and these two worlds, she's also experiencing the after effects of a hate crime at her school against her best friend. Isabella tries to juggle her identity struggles throughout the book: am I white or black? Dad's Isabella or Mom's Izzy? But holding her together through these confusing times is her love for playing the piano and her anticipation of a major recital.
A LOT is happening in this book which left everything feeling a little underdeveloped--including the police shooting at the end. It was bold of Draper to have the most important event of the book get ruined by a police shooting--much like someone's life is ruined--or terminated--by such an event.
And if you didn't know slime was a thing, after the 10th mention in this book, you do now.