This retelling of Noah's Ark doesn't really stand out from the countless renditions of this Bible story. It is however appropriate for preschoolers. The illustrations are bold, bright, and cheery. The wall clings that come with the book are the one thing that set it apart. I can see young children enjoying playing with them on the wall. I tried them on a painted wall (flat … [Read more...] about Book and product review of The Story of Noah’s Ark: Storybook and Wall Clings
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Book Review: Do You Have a Dog? by Eileen Spinelli
Do you have a Dog? is a lively book that makes for a great read-a-loud while also offering a bit of a history lesson about famous people and their dogs. I liked the rhyming text overall though some of the rhythm felt a bit off. The illustrations were fluid and cheerful with a constant sense of movement and activity. The only negative is that without the helpful text, it was … [Read more...] about Book Review: Do You Have a Dog? by Eileen Spinelli
The Great Migration by Eloise Greenfield
The Great Migration is a beautifully done book. The poems by award-winning poet Eloise Greenfield capture the emotions of each traveler on the journey. The illustrations by Jan Spivey Gilchrist are rich in texture and expression and … [Read more...] about The Great Migration by Eloise Greenfield
Tinseland by Micah K Hart
Tinseland shares a similar premise with How the Grinch Stole Christmas but it’s not nearly as clever. When I read the epilogue to Tinseland, I literally groaned. It restated the extremely obvious message of the book which is basically that everyone should love everyone and have Christmas joy and peace. The more subtle message of the book is … [Read more...] about Tinseland by Micah K Hart
Everyone Craves an Audience
Happily residing in the children's department of my library are several familiar characters and animals that welcome children each day. Barney is still a particular favorite as is evident in the number of times he is removed from his place on the shelf to keep a child company during his/her visit. One young lady asked if she could read a book to Barney. When I gave … [Read more...] about Everyone Craves an Audience