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Children’s Book Review: Vunce Upon A Time
Media Type: Hardcover Picture Book Title: Vunce Upon a Time Author: J. Otto Seibold Illustrator: Siobhan Vivian Publisher: Chronicle Books Pages: Hardcover; 40 Release Date: September 1, 2008 Source: Publisher ————————————– Appropriate Age Group: As a read aloud I’d say this is appropriate for any group! Some of the vocabulary is a little advanced though, so independent readers might find it tricky. As an independent read I’d put it somewhere around 2nd or 3rd grade level. HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Dagmar is not like other vampires. He’s shy, he’s afraid of humans, and . . . he’s…
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Children’s Book Review: Chrissie’s Shell
Media Type: Book Title: Chrissie’s Shell Author: Brooke Keith Publisher: Warner Press Pages: Hardcover; 32 Release Date: September 1, 2010 Source: NetGalley ——————————————- Recommended to: Parents looking for a book with a big message about being yourself. Difficulty Level: I’d say higher level readers, since some of the words are a bit tricky. This is also the perfect read aloud book! Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / B&N Chrissie is a little turtle with a big problem: she believes her shell is empty. She spends her days comparing herself with other animals in the forest and imagining what it would…
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Children’s Book Review: Peas and Bananas: Outside with Lil Boo
Media Type: Print Book Title: Peas and Bananas – Outside with Lil Boo Author: Daddy Bookins Publisher: Booklocker Pages: Paperback; 32 Release Date: Not disclosed. Source: Author —————————————————– Recommended to: Parents look for charming alphabet books to read with their little ones. Difficulty Level: Entry level readers will do great with this book. The rhyme helps with learning repetition and there are so many fun words to say. Add it on: Goodreads / B&N Experience a creative journey through the curious eyes of a little boy playing outside. Follow Lil Boo and his imaginary friend, Onote, from the letters A to Z in a…
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Children’s Book Review: The Cloud Book
Media Type: Print Book Title: The Cloud Book Author: Tommie DePaola Publisher: Holiday House Pages: Paperback; 32 Release Date: July 1, 1985 Source: Library —————————————— Recommended to: Parents looking for an interesting way to teach their readers about different types of clouds. Difficulty Level: The vocabulary in this makes it more of an upper reader. Ages 8 and up should be able to read this alone. Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / B&N The ten most common clouds along with related myths and popular weather sayings. I love Tommie DePaola so very much! All of his books are so…