This book is silly and unique. The pictures are full of tiny funny details; you could look at them for a long time. The story line is rambling and crazy, full of silly poems and characters.
It is not run-of-the-mill. I think kids would find it fun.
The font is like a hand written scrall. Some of the notes in the story are in cursive, which is not easy for early readers to read. I think kids will have fun reading/looking at this book.
This is a great science book for young children. The pictures are large colorful simple paintings. The information about the caterpillar is factual, but interesting. There are scientific words that will be new to children, but they are explained both in words and pictures. The end of the book has additional information that will help answer questions young readers may have, followed by an excellent glossary.
This book is a nice addition to our books on insects.
This book is a little “all over the place.” Lots of facts about Superpipe but resented in a disjointed way. Many references to things kids may not know. ie-IOC. Also seems add that they start the book talking about a successful gal and say she died.
Some similarities to the three little kittens, as the mother pig is very concerned that her naughty pigs are so muddy. She is so concerned that she gives them all a reward for their terrific pig-like behavior. Very wonderfully illustrated, charming picture book, suitable for a library or private collection. Recommended.
Colin Kaepernick was a competitive child growing up and excelled at sports. He got good grades in school and many awards for sports. Both in college and the pros, Kaepernick has been a top-notch player. This book will appeal mostly to reluctant readers, especially boys who love football. Other than playing football, not much else is told about Kaepernick and his life outside of football.
Gaston, “Gas,” is devastated by the loss of his mother, who he believes was killed by an illegal alien in an auto accident. When Gas’s father begins drinking more and becomes physically abusive, Gas decides it is time to leave. He ends up in another state, working with a family of Mexicans – the people his father has taught him to hate. Gas finds out that the family he works with are more trustworthy than his new boss, who will do anything for money. This coming of age novel is fast-paced and will pull the most reluctant readers along for the ride. The characters aren’t fully developed, but Gas’s feeling ring true. NOTE: some language and ethnic slurs.
Ophelia is paparazzi fodder: she is the daughter of the King of Denmark’s adviser and the girlfriend of the King’s son, Hamlet. Her life is the epitome of today’s celebrity culture. When Hamlet’s dad dies unexpectedly and his mother marries his uncle Claudius, Hamlet begins to fall apart. The novel follows Shakespeare’s plot in great detail, which is not a good thing. It might have been better if this modern retelling was loosely based on the play and let go a little more. Shakespeare fans will be put off and those who have never read the original will miss some of the references and events. Girls who enjoy Lauren Conrad might enjoy this one.
After being forced to move in with her father and new step-family because her mother must travel with her actress little sister, Tansy thinks life is horribly unfair. Her father has never had enough time for her, and now she goes to great (and destructive) lengths to get his attention. When her new bad boy boyfriend abandons her after spray painting city hall, Tansy is picked up by police, meets a cute guy at the police station and is grounded to her room for life. Enter Chrissy – Chrysanthemum Everstart, Fairy Godmother in training. Unfortunately Chrissy hasn’t quite gotten the wish thing down, so all kinds of havoc ensues. While the plot (the retelling of Rumplestiltskin) strains the reader’s credulity, the characters are likable and the book is fun. Where other modern retellings of fairy tales circ well, this one should, too. Sequel to My Fair Godmother.
In a dystopian future, where global warming has threatened resources and the religious right does not trust scientists and bullies want to wipe out education and replace it with the rule of might, four “girls” are being raised on a small tropical island to observe everything by two adults who are not their parents. One day they observe the remnants of a wrecked ship and find a girl who is different. May, the new girl, brings the outside world to their little haven. You can guess how it proceeds from there.
The problem is, I didn’t care how it proceeded. I was not attached to the characters. The stereotypes were grossly exaggerated. There seemed to be no point to the novel at all. It was so slow that it was difficult to finish. I can’t imagine teens picking this up, let alone finishing it. Even science fiction fans would have little to interest them; there is almost no information about the “girls” or how they work. This was a chore to read.
Snowy Owls is one of a series on Arctic animals by Julie Murray. A small map of the Arctic Circle shows the many countries included in the snowy owls’ territory. Backgrounds for photos are colorful and work well with the large, black font, except on a couple of dark blue pages, where the text is harder to read. Physical descriptions define males, females, and chicks. Facts on what they eat, behavior patterns, and habitat are beautifully presented on these birds who mate for life. Still and action photos are captioned and many pages include Uncovered! text boxes with additional facts. A final WOW! page concludes the book with other related details. The glossary defines words highlighted on pages. Index and an ABDO website finish this engaging 32 page book.