Reviewed by Gail Blake, on May 21st, 2013 Author: Fisher, Rhonda Illustrator: Sponaugle, Kim Series: Publisher: Whim Publishing ISBN: 9780982016305 Year Published: 2009 Price: 16.95 Grade Level: k-2 Rating: m
- Author: Fisher, Rhonda
- Grade Level: k-2
- Illustrator: Sponaugle, Kim
- ISBN: 9780982016305
- Price: 16.95
- Publisher: Whim Publishing
- Rating: m
- Reading level: 2nd
- Year Published: 2009
Randy needed glasses to see better, but he does not want to wear them. He finds ways to lose the or get them broken, but each time his mother has another pair for him to put on. She bought four extra pairs! When he thought he has done away with all four of them his . . . → Read More: Randy Kazandy Where are your Glasses?
Reviewed by Gail Blake, on May 21st, 2013 Author: Hilton, Perez Illustrator: Hill, Jen Series: Publisher: Celebra Children's Book ISBN: 9780451234209 Year Published: 2011 Price: 17.99 Grade Level: K-3rd Rating: R*
- Author: Hilton, Perez
- Grade Level: K-3rd
- Illustrator: Hill, Jen
- ISBN: 9780451234209
- Price: 17.99
- Publisher: Celebra Children's Book
- Rating: R*
- Reading level: 2nd
- Year Published: 2011
This is a super story. It shows the positive side of being different, and that our uniqueness can be a good thing to share with others. It is positive and full of love and acceptance, and shows how those qualities can also have a positive effect on others.
It is a great lesson for kids. . . . → Read More: Boy with Pink Hair, The
Reviewed by Gail Blake, on May 20th, 2013 Author: Janssens, Axel Illustrator: Janssens, Axel Series: Publisher: Clavis Books ISBN: 9781605371344 Year Published: 2012 Price: 15.95 Grade Level: K-3rd Rating: R
- Author: Janssens, Axel
- Grade Level: K-3rd
- Illustrator: Janssens, Axel
- ISBN: 9781605371344
- Price: 15.95
- Publisher: Clavis Books
- Rating: R
- Reading level: 2nd
- Year Published: 2012
This is a cute story about using your imagination. Many children use boxes to play with and make many this from a box. In this story a boy named Kenny has a box that becomes many different things. Even better than a new bike.
A great story about using your imagination.
Reviewed by Julie Hitt, on May 12th, 2013 Author: Kuskowski, Alex Illustrator: Nobens, C.A. Series: Unusual Pets Publisher: ABDO Publishing ISBN: 9781617834028 Year Published: 2013 Price: $15.95 Grade Level: K-3 Rating: R
- Author: Kuskowski, Alex
- Grade Level: K-3
- Illustrator: Nobens, C.A.
- ISBN: 9781617834028
- Length: 24 pages
- Price: $15.95
- Publisher: ABDO Publishing
- Rating: R
- Reading level: 2.3
- Series: Unusual Pets
- Year Published: 2013
Divided into 2 sections, this book on unusual pets begins with basic facts. Because there are often laws about owning unusual pets, the reader is advised to check state laws. Facts include details about preferred environments, food, and care. The second section is atypical of most animal fact books. This section is a rhyming short . . . → Read More: Tricky Tarantulas
Reviewed by Julie Hitt, on May 12th, 2013 Author: Schneider, Josh Illustrator: Series: Publisher: Clarion Books ISBN: 9780547149561 Year Published: 2011 Price: $14.99 Grade Level: K-3 Rating: R
- Author: Schneider, Josh
- Grade Level: K-3
- ISBN: 9780547149561
- Length: 48 pages
- Price: $14.99
- Publisher: Clarion Books
- Rating: R
- Reading level: 2.9
- Year Published: 2011
What a fun book! James is a very picky eater – most families have one. Dad needs to get inventive to entice his son to try meals. Divided into 5 chapters, in the first, James is encouraged to eat broccoli or choose between the finest dirt, walked on by only the best chefs wearing deluxe . . . → Read More: Tales for Very Picky Eaters
Reviewed by Gail Blake, on May 8th, 2013 Author: Binkow, Howard Illustrator: Norton, Jeremy Series: Publisher: Howard Binkow Living Trust ISBN: 978098261574 Year Published: 2012 Price: 15.00 Grade Level: pre-k 3rd Rating: R
- Author: Binkow, Howard
- Grade Level: pre-k 3rd
- Illustrator: Norton, Jeremy
- ISBN: 978098261574
- Price: 15.00
- Publisher: Howard Binkow Living Trust
- Rating: R
- Reading level: 2-3
- Year Published: 2012
This fun story is a great way to help children to learn how to overcome their fears. The lessons at the back to help adults help the child work through their fears is very informative and helpful.
The pictures were fun, the story easy for a child to identify with, and very positive, even when . . . → Read More: Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns about Courage
Reviewed by Gail Blake, on May 7th, 2013 Author: Gordon, Nick Illustrator: Series: U.S. Military Publisher: Bellwether Media ISBN: 9780531234976 Year Published: 2013 Price: 22.95 Grade Level: 1-4 Rating: R
- Author: Gordon, Nick
- Grade Level: 1-4
- ISBN: 9780531234976
- Price: 22.95
- Publisher: Bellwether Media
- Rating: R
- Reading level: 3rd
- Series: U.S. Military
- Year Published: 2013
Night Stalkers is an interesting and informative book about a special group of army soldiers. The pictures are simple for young readers to understand. This book is full of exciting and informative facts. This is a book that boys or children with family in the military would especially enjoy.
Reviewed by Gail Blake, on May 6th, 2013 Author: Cannon, A. E. Illustrator: White, Lee Series: Publisher: Viking ISBN: 9780670012916 Year Published: Penguin Group Price: 15.99 Grade Level: PreK-3rd Rating: R
- Author: Cannon, A. E.
- Grade Level: PreK-3rd
- Illustrator: White, Lee
- ISBN: 9780670012916
- Price: 15.99
- Publisher: Viking
- Reading level: 3rd
- Year Published: Penguin Group, 2012
- Rating: R
This is a fun story with interesting pictures. I like how it expresses many of the anxieties children and adults often feel when confronted with something new. It is fun to see the creative solutions illustrated in the pictures. This would be a fun book to share with children, or for them to read on . . . → Read More: Sophie’s Fish
Reviewed by Gail Blake, on May 6th, 2013 Author: Rustad, Martha E. H. Illustrator: Series: Publisher: Pebble Plus ISBN: 9781429675802 Year Published: 2012 Price: 18.49 Grade Level: 2-3 Rating: R
- Author: Rustad, Martha E. H.
- Grade Level: 2-3
- ISBN: 9781429675802
- Price: 18.49
- Publisher: Pebble Plus
- Rating: R
- Reading level: 2-3
- Year Published: 2012
This book has nice big pictures and print. It is a simple explanation of space crafts, their functions, and destinations. I liked the glossary at the end of the book. It defined many of the words younger children may be unfamiliar with.
It would be a nice read for a science class, or for a . . . → Read More: Space Vehicles
Reviewed by Gail Blake, on May 6th, 2013 Author: Von Finn, Denny Illustrator: Series: Military Vehicles Publisher: Children's Press ISBN: 9780531250501 Year Published: 2013 Price: 22.95 Grade Level: 2-3 Rating: R
- Author: Von Finn, Denny
- Grade Level: 2-3
- ISBN: 9780531250501
- Price: 22.95
- Publisher: Children's Press
- Rating: R
- Reading level: 3rd
- Series: Military Vehicles
- Year Published: 2013
This is a simple clear book about an amazing plane. Great for young readers. The pictures are interesting and clear. The facts are easy to understand and supported with a glossary at the back. It also has a table on contents and index, with a page of “To Learn More.”
Great read for young boys.
Reviewed by Julie Hitt, on May 5th, 2013 Author: Harper, Charise Mericle Illustrator: Harper, Charise Mericle Series: Just Grace Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children ISBN: 9780547577203 Year Published: 2012 Price: $15.99 Grade Level: 2-4 Rating: R
- Author: Harper, Charise Mericle
- Grade Level: 2-4
- Illustrator: Harper, Charise Mericle
- ISBN: 9780547577203
- Length: 192 pages
- Price: $15.99
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
- Rating: R
- Reading level: 4.2
- Series: Just Grace
- Year Published: 2012
In this 8th book of the Just Grace adventures, Grace’s favorite neighbor is getting married and Grace is not chosen to be flower girl! At first, Grace is crushed. Then her indomitable personality takes over. She gathers her friends and plans an unusual surprise for the wedding day. Many large headings and fun cartoons are . . . → Read More: Just Grace and the Flower Girl Power
Reviewed by Julie Hitt, on May 5th, 2013 Author: Harper, Charise Mericle Illustrator: Harper, Charise Mericle Series: Just Grace Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children ISBN: 9780547370262 Year Published: 2011 Price: $14.99 Grade Level: 2-4 Rating: R
- Author: Harper, Charise Mericle
- Grade Level: 2-4
- ISBN: 9780547370262
- Length: 167 pages
- Price: $14.99
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
- Rating: R
- Reading level: 4.3
- Series: Just Grace
- Year Published: 2011
- Illustrator: Harper, Charise Mericle
Energetic 8 year old Grace has humorous and insightful observations about life at home, in the neighborhood, and at school. Next door, best friend Mimi’s family is in the process of adopting a younger sibling. At the same time, Grace’s parents have finally agreed to get a dog for a pet. For readers venturing into . . . → Read More: Just Grace and the Double Surprise
Reviewed by Carrie Dye, on April 25th, 2013 Author: Vernick, Audrey Illustrator: Salerno, Steve Series: Publisher: Clarion Books ISBN: 978-0-547-38557-0 Year Published: Price: 16.99 Grade Level: Rating: Highly Recommended
- Author: Vernick, Audrey
- Illustrator: Salerno, Steve
- Publisher: Clarion Books, 2012
- ISBN: 978-0-547-38557-0
- Price: 16.99
- Rating: Highly Recommended
Summary: Here’s a story that seems almost impossible to believe, but yet it is a true story about an American family. The Acerra family had 16 children. Twelve were boys, just enough to field a baseball team! This was the 1930s, and times were tough, but they stuck together as a family. They had . . . → Read More: Brothers at bat: the true story of an amazing all-brother baseball team
Reviewed by Carrie Dye, on April 25th, 2013 Author: Carbone, Elisa Illustrator: Carpenter, Nancy Series: Publisher: Viking ISBN: 978-0-670-06312-3 Year Published: 2012 Price: 16.99 Grade Level: Rating: Recommended
- Author: Carbone, Elisa
- Illustrator: Carpenter, Nancy
- Publisher: Viking
- Year Published: 2012
- ISBN: 978-0-670-06312-3
- Price: 16.99
- Rating: Recommended
Summary: Two boys playing “pirate” on a steamship off the coast of New Jersey in 1882 find themselves in real danger when their ship runs aground. Hope is almost lost when waves are too high to lower the life boats. Someone spots something on the horizon. Is it pirates? No, there are rescuers in . . . → Read More: Heroes of the surf: A rescue story based on true events
Reviewed by Carrie Dye, on April 25th, 2013 Author: Babin, Pierre Illustrator: Voake, Charlotte Series: (First Discovery-Music) Publisher: Abrsm ISBN: 1-85103-321-1 Year Published: 2012 Price: 19.99 Grade Level: Rating: Highly Recommended
- Author: Babin, Pierre
- Illustrator: Voake, Charlotte
- Authors: Cantwell, Michael (narration)
- Publisher: Abrsm
- Year Published: 2012
- Series: (First Discovery-Music)
- ISBN: 1-85103-321-1
- Price: 19.99
- Rating: Highly Recommended, Highly Recommended
Summary: In an attractive “picture book” format, author Pierre Babin tells the story of musician Claude Debussy. Claude was born in 1862 near Paris. His early life wasn’t easy. His parents owned a shop, but were not very good at business and they moved a lot. Then Claude’s father is sent to prison for . . . → Read More: Claude Debussy: (First discovery – music)
Reviewed by Claudia Robinson, on April 24th, 2013 Author: Douglas Florian Illustrator: Douglas Florian Series: Publisher: Houghton Mifflin ISBN: 9780547688381 Year Published: 2012 Price: $16.99 Grade Level: 1 -3 Rating: Highly Recommended
- Author: Douglas Florian
- Illustrator: Douglas Florian
- ISBN: 9780547688381
- Year Published: 2012
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
- Price: $16.99
- Length: 32 pages
- Reading level: AR 2.1
- Rating: Highly Recommended, Highly Recommended
- Grade Level: 1 -3
The opening poem on the inside front flap – Let’s Play Ball! begins the inspired collection of poems all about baseball. Florian takes the reader from opening season warm ups to end of season reminiscing. There is a poem for every player position – pitcher, catcher, first, second and third baseman, short stop, right . . . → Read More: Poem Runs: Baseball Poems and Paintings
Reviewed by Annette McQueen, on April 23rd, 2013 Author: Clara Cella Illustrator: Series: Let's Celebrate Publisher: Pebble Plus ISBN: 978149687324 Year Published: 2013 Price: Grade Level: K, 1, 2 Rating: Recommended
- Author: Clara Cella
- Grade Level: K, 1, 2
- ISBN: 978149687324
- Length: 24
- Publisher: Pebble Plus
- Series: Let's Celebrate
- Year Published: 2013
- Rating: Recommended
Primary, nonfiction book which explains the importance of Memorial Day, as celebrated by the people of the United States, to honor the people who served in the armed forces. Honored are the ones who gave their lives, and also those who currently serve. There is a suggestion to write a thank you note to people . . . → Read More: Memorial Day
Reviewed by Mary Pong, on April 21st, 2013 Author: Weber, Rebecca Illustrator: photos Series: Earth and Space Science Publisher: Pebble Plus/ Capstone Press ISBN: Year Published: 2012 Price: Grade Level: grades, 2, 3, 4, Rating: R+
- Author: Weber, Rebecca
- Grade Level: grades, 2, 3, 4,
- Illustrator: photos, 978-1-4296-6811-8
- Length: 24 pages
- Publisher: Pebble Plus/ Capstone Press
- Rating: R+
- Reading level: 630 Lexile, Early Intervention level: 22, Reading Level: K-1
- Series: Earth and Space Science
- Year Published: 2012
The eight topics in the table of contents: Recycling, Collection, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Paper, At the Store, and Make Paper are accompanied by a well photographed landfill, garbage truck, recycle bins, recycling center with stacks of crushed cubes of squashed cans, a store shelf full of food products packaged in containers made from recycled paper, . . . → Read More: Time to Recycle
Reviewed by Mary Pong, on April 21st, 2013 Author: Ghigna, Charles Illustrator: Series: My Little Planet Publisher: Picture Window Books / Capstone ISBN: 978-1-4048-6791-8 Year Published: 2012 Price: $21.32 Grade Level: PreK, K, 1, & 2 Rating: R-
- Author: Ghigna, Charles
- Grade Level: PreK, K, 1, & 2, Ag Jatkowska
- ISBN: 978-1-4048-6791-8
- Length: 24 pages
- Price: $21.32
- Publisher: Picture Window Books / Capstone
- Rating: R-
- Reading level: AD 720 Lexile
- Series: My Little Planet
- Year Published: 2012
Eight little couplets for young learners to recite and enjoy about dividing used packaging for curbside pickup, donating goods to second hand stores, and using old odds and ends to make toys and crafts.
Cheery vibrantly colorful pictures of young children placing plastic bottles, cans, and paper into recycling containers create the idea that children . . . → Read More: Recycling is Fun
Reviewed by Christine Evans, on April 18th, 2013 Author: Lois Lowry Illustrator: Eric Rohmann Series: Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children ISBN: 978-0-547-39009-3 Year Published: 2011 Price: 15.99 Grade Level: 2-5 Rating: A
- Author: Lois Lowry
- Grade Level: 2-5
- Illustrator: Eric Rohmann
- ISBN: 978-0-547-39009-3
- Price: 15.99
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
- Rating: A
- Year Published: 2011
This is a novel set in Saint Bartholemew’s Catholic church. The main characters are mice who scurry around foraging for food and trying to avoid detection by Father Murphy and his congregation in fear of “The Great X” (exterminator). A few careless mice draw attention to their presence and the exterminator is scheduled. Hildegarde, the . . . → Read More: Bless This Mouse
Reviewed by Christine Evans, on April 17th, 2013 Author: Jean Craighead George Illustrator: Wendell Minor Series: Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers ISBN: 978-0-8037-3771-6 Year Published: 2013 Price: $16.99 Grade Level: K - 5 Rating: R
- ISBN: 978-0-8037-3771-6
- Illustrator: Wendell Minor
- Grade Level: K - 5
- Author: Jean Craighead George
- Price: $16.99
- Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
- Rating: R
- Year Published: 2013
This majestic picture book tells the story of the American Bald Eagle as it faced extinction and was brought back to stronger numbers by the care of wildlife experts and concerned citizens. This book focuses on one concerned boy, who helped a ranger to pair up an eagle egg with a pair of bald eagles . . . → Read More: The Eagles are Back
Reviewed by Christine Evans, on April 17th, 2013 Author: Illustrator: Series: Publisher: Scholastic ISBN: 978-0-5445-49566-0 Year Published: Price: $7.99 Grade Level: Pre-K to 2 Rating: R*
- Authors: Penelope Arlon and Tory Gordon-Harris
- Grade Level: Pre-K to 2
- ISBN: 978-0-5445-49566-0
- Price: $7.99
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Rating: R*
This sturdy non-fiction picture book is a wonderful introduction to puppies and kittens. The pages are thick to hold up well to the many little hands that will surely be turning them for years to come. A good introduction to these common pets, topics include early development, care, training, safety, and playing. The text is . . . → Read More: Puppies and Kittens
Reviewed by Christine Evans, on April 17th, 2013 Author: Carmen Gil Illustrator: Daniel Montero Galan Series: Publisher: Cuento De Luz ISBN: 9788415241782 Year Published: 2012 Price: $14.95 Grade Level: K - 5 Rating: R*
- Author: Carmen Gil
- Grade Level: K - 5
- Illustrator: Daniel Montero Galan
- ISBN: 9788415241782
- Price: $14.95
- Publisher: Cuento De Luz
- Rating: R*
- Year Published: 2012
I LOVED this fairytale about a princess who did not want to be a princess. She threw down her crown and ventured out to the world to be a pirate, a knight and a minstrel. This strong female character followed her dreams and succeeded in all she pursued. She thought for herself and acted with . . . → Read More: It’s a Pain to be a Princess!
Reviewed by Christine Evans, on April 16th, 2013 Author: Sarah Schuette Illustrator: Karen Dubke and Alexander Potapov Series: Simple Recipes for Kids Publisher: Capstone Press ISBN: 978-1-4296-7619-9 Year Published: 2012 Price: $18.49 Grade Level: K - 4 Rating: R*
- Author: Sarah Schuette
- Grade Level: K - 4
- ISBN: 978-1-4296-7619-9
- Illustrator: Karen Dubke and Alexander Potapov
- Price: $18.49
- Publisher: Capstone Press
- Rating: R*
- Series: Simple Recipes for Kids
- Year Published: 2012
This Halloween-themed cookbook is for especially young chefs. Featuring seven recipes, a young hostess or host could prepare a fun and delicious 5 course Halloween meal plus a spooky drink. The recipes are clearly presented with simple step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrating each step. The recipes have few ingredients but look very tasty. Some basic . . . → Read More: A Halloween Cookbook
Reviewed by Christine Evans, on April 16th, 2013 Author: Jane Yolen Illustrator: Mark Teague Series: Dinosaur Publisher: Blue Sky Press ISBN: 978-0-545-41678-8 Year Published: 2012 Price: $16.99 Grade Level: Pre K - 2 Rating: R*
- Author: Jane Yolen
- Grade Level: Pre K - 2
- Illustrator: Mark Teague
- ISBN: 978-0-545-41678-8
- Price: $16.99
- Publisher: Blue Sky Press
- Rating: R*
- Series: Dinosaur
- Year Published: 2012
Manners are so important and this series does a nice job of presenting polite manners in contrast with bad ones, in various settings. This book is set at Christmastime and features common Christmas activities. The text is rhyming and comical and the illustrations are brilliantly colored and expressive. Each dinosaur is subtly label in the . . . → Read More: How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas
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