Saturday, February 12, 2022
Book Review #68
Happy Valentine's Day Mouse!
Illustrator: Felicia Bond
Publisher: Balzer + Bray, 2019
ISBN: 978-0061804328
Reading Level: Younger Readers
Main Characters: Mouse
Plot: Mouse is making Valentines for all of his friends. He considers what each of his friends are good at and what they enjoy. He then creates his Valentines for each friend with this special consideration in mind. Knowing his friends helps him to connect with them and make them feel special. They in turn show up at his house to help make him feel special on Valentine’s Day.
Main Characters: Mouse
Plot: Mouse is making Valentines for all of his friends. He considers what each of his friends are good at and what they enjoy. He then creates his Valentines for each friend with this special consideration in mind. Knowing his friends helps him to connect with them and make them feel special. They in turn show up at his house to help make him feel special on Valentine’s Day.
Settings: Mouse is at home making Valentines for his friends.
Genre/Theme/Style: Children's Books, Holidays, Friends, Valentine's Day.
I Gave This Book 5 Roars! 🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁
Why 5 Roars? When my son was small, he loved the "Mouse" books. I bought this book for my grandchildren to
read for Valentine’s Day. It is a simple and sweet way to teach younger children
about how each of us are special.
Critical Analysis: We are all special and have our own strengths and talents. Mouse helps to remind young readers of this idea. The board book is great for little hands and the illustrations are straightforward and colorful.
"This title follows Mouse as he makes valentines for
all of his friends," ~~ School Library Journal.
Connections: Happy Valentine's Day Mouse! Read Aloud
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Book Review #67
My Little Golden Book About
Betty White
Illustrator: Margeaux Lucas
Publisher: Golden Books, 2021
ISBN: 978-0593433522
Reading Level: 4 to 8 years
Topic: Betty White (Betty Marion White Ludden)
Genre/Theme/Style: Biography about Betty White, Children's Non-fiction, Animal
Activists.
I Gave This Book 5 Roars!🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁
Why 5 Roars? Betty White was an inspiration and a joy to watch on television. Her real life was equally a joy to read about and she will be missed by many.
Critical Analysis: This is a great way to introduce children to Betty White's legacy.
Critical Analysis: This is a great way to introduce children to Betty White's legacy.
“Animals don’t lie. Animals don’t criticize. If animals have
moody days, they handle them better than humans do.”
~~ Betty White, If You Ask Me
Accuracy:
Organization:
Design: The design is consistent with other My Little Golden Book Biographies.
Connections: Harry the Dirty Dog Read by Betty White.
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Book Review #66
Bigfoot Baby!
Illustrator:Meg Hunt
Publisher:Hazy Dell Press, 2020
ISBN:978-1948931083
Reading Level: 2 years and up
Main Characters: Bigfoot Baby
Plot: Bigfoot Baby is surrounded by nature and enjoying his forest home and it's inhabitants.
Settings: Pacific Northwest Forest.
Genre/Theme/Style: Board Book with flaps, Nature, Forests, and Camping.
I Gave This Book 5 Roars! 🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁
Why 5 Roars? I absolutely loved this little gem. It has mushroom homes, tree fairies,
forest gnomes, camping, treehouses, and fireflies. Bigfoot Baby is adorable and kids of all ages will want to lift the flaps to see what is hidden in the forest.
Critical Analysis: This is a cute little forest fantasy that budding Cryptozoologist
will love! It sparks the imagination and makes children wonder what is under that fallen log, or what is hiding on the next page. Are their unseen
fairies and Bigfoot babies waiting to be discovered? In this book, they
are hidden under the flap, waiting to be revealed.
“Earthbound and charming.”
~~ Kirkus Reviews
“Perfect for saying ‘good night’ to
your little one.”
~~ The Oregonian
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Book Review #65
The Dancing Flamingos of Lake Chimichanga: Silly Birds
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015
ISBN: 978-1512161786
Reading Level: Ages 3 to 7 years
Main Characters: Flamencos
Genre/Theme/Style: Children's books, Birds, Humor, Poetry.
Why 4 Roars? The humor was great! I loved the wacky title of the book!
Critical Analysis: The unusual title and premise of the book was too much to resist.
“The team of Karl Beckstrand, author, and Ashley Sanborn, illustrator, have created a really funny, poetic book filled with charming alliterations. Kids will delight in the words, the story, and the humorous drawings. We see the flamingos doing all kinds of fun things, such as flying and trying to escape being hit by an airplane, swimming in all kinds of ways, and dancing different dances. For example:
How did the Flamingos get pink?
'Perhaps it’s the pink
in their pomegranate drink."
How do they fly?
"Row by row, on they go, wing to toe,
What a show.”
Why do they do what they do?
"Why do they dance and prance and dive?
For the simple joy of being alive!'"
~~Israel Drazin
Design: The design left a little something to be desired, but the overall fun vibe was worth the read.
"Wonderfully silly"
~~Amy's Bookshelf Reviews
Sunday, December 26, 2021
Book Review #64
Latkes for Santa Claus
Illustrator: Bryan Langdo
Publisher: Sky Pony, 2020
ISBN: 978-1510759886
Reading Level: 3 to 6 years
Reading Level: 3 to 6 years
Main Characters: Anna, Michael, & Santa Claus
Plot: Anna's new stepbrother Michael leaves sugar cookies for Santa each year. Anna looks for something she can leave for Santa. She decides that latkes are just the thing. Santa enjoys them so much, he asks Anna for her latke recipe.
Settings: A blended family home.
Genre/Theme/Style: Holidays, Children's Jewish Holiday Books, Children's Stepfamilies Books, Children's Christmas Books, Blended families.
I Gave This Book 5 Roars! 🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁
Why 5 Roars? This is a great book for children in blended families that celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas.
Why 5 Roars? This is a great book for children in blended families that celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas.
Critical Analysis: The book is respectful to both holidays and offers a way to celebrate
cultural differences through the love of food and family.
“Sometimes me think, ‘What is Friend?’ and then me say, ‘Friend is someone to share the last cookie with.’” ~~Cookie Monster
"Ideal for blended families, but definitely delightful
for anyone to read, Latkes for Santa Claus is a clever Hanukkah meets Christmas
spin on leaving cookies out for Santa on Christmas Eve. Even if it’s not
Chrismukkah (when Christmas and Hanukkah overlap), this picture book still
shows a way for Jewish children living with a non-Jewish stepsibling and/or
step-parent how fun it is to share a bit of their Jewish holiday traditions
during Christmas time. . . . I enjoyed every page of this charming new picture
book because it showed how there is not only room for compromise in every
family, but how easily a new tradition can be created bringing everyone
closer."~~Good Reads with Ronna
"If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him - the people who give you their food give you their heart." ~~Cesar Chavez
Connections: Latkes for Santa Clause Read-A-Loud
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