If My Love Were a Fire Truck by Luke Reynolds My review: 5 of 5 stars This Father's Day was the first one for my son-in-law. His son, my grandson, is 4 months old. It isn't easy to find a book that focuses on a father's love for his son. Most seem to focus on mothers. I found that If My Love Were a Fire Truck was a perfect gift for Father's Day. The text is heartfelt and … [Read more...] about Book Review: If My Love Were a Fire Truck by Luke Reynolds
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Book Review: God Made You Just Right by Jill Roman Lord
God Made You Just Right (Board Book) by Jill Roman Lord My review: 3 of 5 stars If not for one important oversight, I would easily have given God Made You Just Right 5 stars. The rhyming text is rhythmic, lively, and uplifting, and the illustrations compliment that lively spirit quite well. Each scene is filled with activity and love. The characters reflect some diversity … [Read more...] about Book Review: God Made You Just Right by Jill Roman Lord
Book Review: Leaf & the Rushing Waters by Jo Marshall
Leaf and the Rushing Waters (Twig Stories Book 1) by Jo Marshall My Review: 4 of 5 stars This Twig story grabs the reader immediately with impending danger for animals in peril on a glacier. The mischievous impish characters appeal to young readers because of their adventurous ways and mischievousness. Middle grade vocabulary and themes are appropriate and educational. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Leaf & the Rushing Waters by Jo Marshall
Book Review: Busy, Busy by Eileen Spinelli
My review: 4 of 5 stars This delightful board book is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. The active animals bring the story to life. Children also benefit from the message that mom will always have time for a cuddle no matter how busy she may be. The rhyming, rhythmic text entertains while teaching about the daily tasks of many animals. Occasionally the rhyme is strained … [Read more...] about Book Review: Busy, Busy by Eileen Spinelli
Fantasy for Kids – Wednesday Reads on WFAA-TV July 29th, 2015
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="0804137250" locale="us" height="160" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Wcvrk9laL._SL160_.jpg" width="105"] I just bought [simpleazon-link asin="0804137250" locale="us"]Armada: A Novel[/simpleazon-link] for my teenage son. He loved [simpleazon-link asin="0307887448" locale="us"]Ready Player One: A Novel[/simpleazon-link]. … [Read more...] about Fantasy for Kids – Wednesday Reads on WFAA-TV July 29th, 2015