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Age: Kindergarten-2nd grade
Multicultural: Learning Chinese
There were some very endearing parts of this book including Norman the mutt dog's hula dance of happiness, where he shakes his stump tail and his butt moves along with it. And I loved that the dog spoke Chinese so he didn't understand English commands. But there were some really awkward moments including a defeatist dad that throws a paper airplane in a class full of kids to make them laugh for some reason. There's also a lot of harping on "not being smart" because you can't speak a language.
Multicultural: Learning Chinese
There were some very endearing parts of this book including Norman the mutt dog's hula dance of happiness, where he shakes his stump tail and his butt moves along with it. And I loved that the dog spoke Chinese so he didn't understand English commands. But there were some really awkward moments including a defeatist dad that throws a paper airplane in a class full of kids to make them laugh for some reason. There's also a lot of harping on "not being smart" because you can't speak a language.
This book will check out, for sure, but the story is poorly written devoid of flavorful language and chock full of rather boring dialogue.
Age: Kindergarten-2nd grade
A good book to spark conversation about human life on earth without religious undertones. Although the philosophical concept could have been hard for children to grasp, Nivola uses a curious star vapor that experiences life on earth through a life-long visit to our planet.
A good book to spark conversation about human life on earth without religious undertones. Although the philosophical concept could have been hard for children to grasp, Nivola uses a curious star vapor that experiences life on earth through a life-long visit to our planet.
Age: Preschool
Animals: Giraffe, African
A light and fluffy story about being yourself accompanied with large pages full of beautiful artwork. Geoffrey finds out that he's not so clumsy when he reaches up towards the sky and makes friends in the trees.
Animals: Giraffe, African
A light and fluffy story about being yourself accompanied with large pages full of beautiful artwork. Geoffrey finds out that he's not so clumsy when he reaches up towards the sky and makes friends in the trees.
Age: Preschool-1st grade
A funny book where the pictures depicting real life contradict the a young child's gloating about his/her superpowers (which are really just tricks). Turns out this child isn't the only one with superpowers.
A funny book where the pictures depicting real life contradict the a young child's gloating about his/her superpowers (which are really just tricks). Turns out this child isn't the only one with superpowers.
Age: Preschool-1st grade
Animals: New cat
Mom decides to get Lily a pet that was less messy than a dog so she got her an adorable little kitty instead. Lily was skeptical, but soon Kitty grew on her. But the first time Lily turns her back after feeding Kitty, a tiger appears and eats everything in sight, then quickly hides when Lily comes back. Of course, Lily blames the monstrous mess on the innocent tiny Kitty, which will provide rolls of laughter from listeners.
A well executed case of mistaken identity, kids will love this new kitty story.
Animals: New cat
Mom decides to get Lily a pet that was less messy than a dog so she got her an adorable little kitty instead. Lily was skeptical, but soon Kitty grew on her. But the first time Lily turns her back after feeding Kitty, a tiger appears and eats everything in sight, then quickly hides when Lily comes back. Of course, Lily blames the monstrous mess on the innocent tiny Kitty, which will provide rolls of laughter from listeners.
A well executed case of mistaken identity, kids will love this new kitty story.
Age: Preschool-2nd grade
Delightful take on a meta book for kids that introduces them to the creation of a book. Although it could have easily gotten confusing or repetitious, Tullet provides several characters with varying personalities that try to talk their way through making the book more "presentable" for the readers/listeners.
Delightful take on a meta book for kids that introduces them to the creation of a book. Although it could have easily gotten confusing or repetitious, Tullet provides several characters with varying personalities that try to talk their way through making the book more "presentable" for the readers/listeners.
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Age: High School
Whoop whoop! Although this sequel fell into the rut of the bridge between the first and last novels of a trilogy, I still was entertained throughout by the character development and world-building (not too much action). Speaking of characters, I am very excited to see what happens to Liraz, Akiva's sister, in the final novel. And Akiva's mother's side of the family? Guuuurl.
One thing that Taylor does so well is giving believability to her series. I know, there are angels and chimera, but the realness of the characters and their emotional responses is admirable and keeps me invested in her characters--especially Karou and Akiva. There are no characters sacrificed for the movement of the plot. Karou's grief for her family, for her race, is so real and she doesn't bend to her former lover and a reader's expectations for giving in to "true love". And the plot? Oh it's grim. Karou assumes the role of the resurrectionist for a captain bent on merciless revenge. Akiva sweeps the countryside with fellow Angels, hunting down innocent chimera per instructions from his power-hungry emperor. Akiva still cares about Karou, but doesn't expect it back. And he certainly doesn't receive it until his kind actions begin to unwind what Karou and Akiva believe to be an irreparable act.
Whoop whoop! Although this sequel fell into the rut of the bridge between the first and last novels of a trilogy, I still was entertained throughout by the character development and world-building (not too much action). Speaking of characters, I am very excited to see what happens to Liraz, Akiva's sister, in the final novel. And Akiva's mother's side of the family? Guuuurl.
One thing that Taylor does so well is giving believability to her series. I know, there are angels and chimera, but the realness of the characters and their emotional responses is admirable and keeps me invested in her characters--especially Karou and Akiva. There are no characters sacrificed for the movement of the plot. Karou's grief for her family, for her race, is so real and she doesn't bend to her former lover and a reader's expectations for giving in to "true love"
