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Age: Preschool
I was so excited for this one because I loved the unusual meter and beat of One-Dog Canoe but this one felt very jilted. The humor is still there with all the animals trying to fit into one small object but the words were off. There also felt like there was a missing page in the end when all the animals fall out of the sleigh and the next page is described as them playing and then leaving but the illustrations of them playing are left out.
I was so excited for this one because I loved the unusual meter and beat of One-Dog Canoe but this one felt very jilted. The humor is still there with all the animals trying to fit into one small object but the words were off. There also felt like there was a missing page in the end when all the animals fall out of the sleigh and the next page is described as them playing and then leaving but the illustrations of them playing are left out.
Age: Preschool-1st grade
Humor: Silly
Animals: variety
I can see kids just cracking up through this whole silly book. Definitely meant for lap reading because there are fun details of animals doing human-like things that they shouldn't be doing.
Humor: Silly
Animals: variety
I can see kids just cracking up through this whole silly book. Definitely meant for lap reading because there are fun details of animals doing human-like things that they shouldn't be doing.
Age: Kindergarten-2nd grade
Animals: Cat, insects
Aliens land in a mysterious land full of peril--well, one main source of peril to be exact. His name? Mr. Wuffles. As the aliens flee this dastardly predator, they hide in a small space under the radiator. To their marvel, the walls are decorated with pictures of the infamous Mr. Wuffles attacking insects--insects that are also hiding under the radiator. Forming an alliance, the aliens and the insects are able to escape the ever-watching kitty cat.
The alien and insect language speech bubbles were really cool and the story would be a fun one to tell. Very unique story line suitable for the young elementary crowd.
Animals: Cat, insects
Aliens land in a mysterious land full of peril--well, one main source of peril to be exact. His name? Mr. Wuffles. As the aliens flee this dastardly predator, they hide in a small space under the radiator. To their marvel, the walls are decorated with pictures of the infamous Mr. Wuffles attacking insects--insects that are also hiding under the radiator. Forming an alliance, the aliens and the insects are able to escape the ever-watching kitty cat.
The alien and insect language speech bubbles were really cool and the story would be a fun one to tell. Very unique story line suitable for the young elementary crowd.
Age: Preschool
Emotions: Fear
This fills an interesting niche for sound-sensitive, young children. A boy is overwhelmed by the loud noises around him until he closes his eyes and tells them to go away. He then starts to notice all the beautiful and soft noises around him after he faces his fears. Rashcka's watercolors are superbly deployed here by illustrating sounds.
Emotions: Fear
This fills an interesting niche for sound-sensitive, young children. A boy is overwhelmed by the loud noises around him until he closes his eyes and tells them to go away. He then starts to notice all the beautiful and soft noises around him after he faces his fears. Rashcka's watercolors are superbly deployed here by illustrating sounds.
Age: Preschool-Kindergarten
I love the subject of building a fort and using household materials to create it. I also really enjoyed that the cumulative tale is told as family members take objects away that Jack used to create his fort. But I really hate the clunkiness of the last line on every page: "and almost collapsed the fort that Jack built." It never rhymes with anything and the words sound so harsh and not lyrical.
I love the subject of building a fort and using household materials to create it. I also really enjoyed that the cumulative tale is told as family members take objects away that Jack used to create his fort. But I really hate the clunkiness of the last line on every page: "and almost collapsed the fort that Jack built." It never rhymes with anything and the words sound so harsh and not lyrical.
Age: Preschool-Kindergarten
Dinah is determined to kiss something but can't seem to do so without being a whomping, chomping, stomping T-Rex. Dinah's innocent naivety and determination are quite adorable.
Dinah is determined to kiss something but can't seem to do so without being a whomping, chomping, stomping T-Rex. Dinah's innocent naivety and determination are quite adorable.
Age:Infant-Kindergarten
Animals: Birds
I love Philip C. Stead. This time around, he presents an inquisitive little bird called Ruby. She visits all sorts of other birds asking them questions about themselves and their lives until she meets a grumpy old bird that turns her day to grey. But, soon enough, another bird comes along and Ruby can't help but ask her for her name. The bird does not know what a name is and Ruby explains that "A name is a sound that is all yours" and follows this by chirping her name: ROOO-beee.
The illustrations are varied, and colorful with distinct and beautiful birds. (I would love to see a nursery with Stead's illustrations.) And the imaginative story behind a namesake is touching. Keep 'em coming, Sir Stead!
Animals: Birds
I love Philip C. Stead. This time around, he presents an inquisitive little bird called Ruby. She visits all sorts of other birds asking them questions about themselves and their lives until she meets a grumpy old bird that turns her day to grey. But, soon enough, another bird comes along and Ruby can't help but ask her for her name. The bird does not know what a name is and Ruby explains that "A name is a sound that is all yours" and follows this by chirping her name: ROOO-beee.
The illustrations are varied, and colorful with distinct and beautiful birds. (I would love to see a nursery with Stead's illustrations.) And the imaginative story behind a namesake is touching. Keep 'em coming, Sir Stead!
Age: Preschool-Kindergarten
Family: Older brother, newborn baby
Emotions: Assorted, feeling more than one emotion at the same time
The clear layout and storyline of this book makes it a keeper for older siblings and for understanding emotions. Theo is trying to identify what his mood is at school, especially after his mother had a baby girl. His classmates try to help him by describing their current mood and why they feel that way. But Theo feels all these emotions at the same time. How can he do this? Because he feels like a big brother!
Family: Older brother, newborn baby
Emotions: Assorted, feeling more than one emotion at the same time
The clear layout and storyline of this book makes it a keeper for older siblings and for understanding emotions. Theo is trying to identify what his mood is at school, especially after his mother had a baby girl. His classmates try to help him by describing their current mood and why they feel that way. But Theo feels all these emotions at the same time. How can he do this? Because he feels like a big brother!
Age: Preschool-1st grade
Emotions: Anger
After Miles' baby brother accidentally breaks Miles' model airplane, Miles gets really, really mad. In the mirror he sees a big, red monster that helps Miles talk through his anger. As he talks about why he is angry, the monster slowly disappears. In the end, Miles is much calmer and everything turns out perfectly in the end. Sure, this utopia is not completely realistic but it is a good model for talking through your feelings. I also liked the real photograph settings with cartoon people laid on top.
Emotions: Anger
After Miles' baby brother accidentally breaks Miles' model airplane, Miles gets really, really mad. In the mirror he sees a big, red monster that helps Miles talk through his anger. As he talks about why he is angry, the monster slowly disappears. In the end, Miles is much calmer and everything turns out perfectly in the end. Sure, this utopia is not completely realistic but it is a good model for talking through your feelings. I also liked the real photograph settings with cartoon people laid on top.
AGE: Preschool-1st grade
A neat and not grossly didactic look at someone who takes what's considered everyone's property-- you could even connect this story to assuming possession of public land and colonialism. Another picture book story by Cote with a pertinent social lesson.
A neat and not grossly didactic look at someone who takes what's considered everyone's property-- you could even connect this story to assuming possession of public land and colonialism. Another picture book story by Cote with a pertinent social lesson.