Publisher: Kids Can Press Ages: 3-7
What happens when a shy cat and its exuberant owner cross paths? Ruby learns, with the help of her gentle friends Clemente, to win the affection of her cat, Ruby. “Shhh! say Clemente. We have to be quiet or we’ll scare all the animals.” We love the illustrations with black and white backgrounds and colorful characters, highlighting the contrast between the personalities of each. Mattoo and Ruby are delightful!
Looking Closely Around The Pond by Frank Serafini
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ages: 3-8
Looking Closely Around the Pond by Frank Serafini, part of The Looking Closely series, caught both of my children’s attention. In fact, they loved it! This children’s book is playfully arranged in the form of a guessing game where the reader must inspect a close-up photograph and try to imagine what it might be. My kids enjoyed making predictions and then flipping the pages to discover a variety of interesting plants and animals that live in pond ecosystems. I am a true believer that children love (and need) wild places. I love the fact that this book encourages children to “look closely” at the details around them, and to appreciate and respect our natural world. I’ll surly look for other books in the series to add to my own collection.
Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories by Audrey Penn
Publisher: Tanglewood Press Ages: 3-8
NY Times #1 bestselling author, Audrey Penn, just has a way of writing that pulls on my heart strings. Her fifth book in the Chester Raccon/Kissing Hand series on life issues for children, Chester Racoon and the Acorn Full of Memories, is especially relevant for anyone who has children who have experienced the loss of a friend or loved one. Penn’s charming story, although about a heavy topic, remains positive as it helps children understand the purpose behind creating a memorial, or even holding memorial services and funerals. It’s a beautiful story that I know will have a lasting impact on its precious, young reader as he or she tries to understand and make sense of a fatality, which is often incomprehensible to even adults.The colorful, vibrant illustrations by Barbara Leonard Gibson are just fabulous.If given only one word to describe this book, I’d have to say…touching!
Book reviews written by Cecelia, Shannon and Jamie
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I learned that each and every end rhyme plays off the word zoo in the book "One Night in the Zoo". How fun!
I learned that each and every end rhyme plays off the word zoo in the book "One Night in the Zoo". How fun!
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The book's author, Judith Kerr, is also its illustrator.
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I learned Judith Kerr is both the author & illustrator of One Night in the Zoo
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For the number two the book says "a crocodile and a kangaroo ride a bicycle built for two"—–How cute is THAT?!? Thanks.
For the number two the book says "a crocodile and a kangaroo ride a bicycle built for two"—–How cute is THAT?!? Thanks.
Learned that each and every end rhyme plays off the word zoo
Learned that each and every end rhyme plays off the word zoo
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This would be great for my daughter!
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The book is recommended for ages 3-5 and is both written and illustrated by Judith Kerr!
The book is recommended for ages 3-5 and is both written and illustrated by Judith Kerr!
This book is aimed at ages 3-5.
This book is aimed at ages 3-5.