This is a fun book that introduces the reader to geology and some of the basic elements that are covered in the subject. It is told in a conversationaThis is a fun book that introduces the reader to geology and some of the basic elements that are covered in the subject. It is told in a conversational tone, with the character and the narrator interacting throughout the book. I could see this being great for a 2-4th grade class that is just geting into geology and what it means....more
This could be a good storytime book as it uses rhyming and isn't too long. It shows how you can escape your current situation by reading a book to expThis could be a good storytime book as it uses rhyming and isn't too long. It shows how you can escape your current situation by reading a book to explore other areas and if you don't like where you 'end up' you just need to turn the page to change your location. The illustrations are bright and colorful and the theme is a great one ...more
This could be a fun book to do in a story time. It has few words but lots of questions and interactions that could happen within the story. The picturThis could be a fun book to do in a story time. It has few words but lots of questions and interactions that could happen within the story. The pictures are fun and look as if they were draw by a child, which could delight the children. ...more
Hmmm, this book is a bit weird. Some of the rhymes are cute and some are major stretches. This could be a fun addition to an animal unit or one on funHmmm, this book is a bit weird. Some of the rhymes are cute and some are major stretches. This could be a fun addition to an animal unit or one on fun with poetry but its just a bit strange....more
A nice book about social anxiety and how friends accept each other for how they are. Mole does not like crowds but wants to go to rabbits party, the bA nice book about social anxiety and how friends accept each other for how they are. Mole does not like crowds but wants to go to rabbits party, the book shows the internal dialogue of mole and how they push themselves to be there for their friend, and in the end, how their friend accepts the effort made and doesn't judge on not joining the party in the end. Great book to show introverts that how they feel is ok and valued....more
A nice retelling of a fable, this book has beautiful, soft illustrations. The instances where you need to turn the book on the side to read it adds inA nice retelling of a fable, this book has beautiful, soft illustrations. The instances where you need to turn the book on the side to read it adds interest and involvement from the reader. This would be a great bedtime book, but it is too wordy for a Story time, unless you made some adaptations. ...more
A nice book that show a number of ways to travel in the sky, some more unconventional (fire tankers, gliders, etc) that will interest children. The phA nice book that show a number of ways to travel in the sky, some more unconventional (fire tankers, gliders, etc) that will interest children. The photographs are bright and full of color and the rhyming words will draw children in. This book also uses a number of prepositions, so it would be a great way to showcase some of the concepts through flight....more
This would be a great book to use if you are going on a nature walk. It shows Milo looking for differences and things that are new from the last walk This would be a great book to use if you are going on a nature walk. It shows Milo looking for differences and things that are new from the last walk they had gone on. The dialogue between Milo and his mother are great and show how to be engaged with your child but let the imagination and curiosity of the child lead the conversation. ...more
A nice story about a girl and her grandmother and how they learn to live together and communicate since they speak different languages. This is a greaA nice story about a girl and her grandmother and how they learn to live together and communicate since they speak different languages. This is a great book to show how hard work, tolerance and desire can make anything happen. ...more
Two girls are spending their last day together before one moves away. This book shares the fun side but also the poignant side to having to make life Two girls are spending their last day together before one moves away. This book shares the fun side but also the poignant side to having to make life changes and how you can still stay friends, even with distance separating you. A fun, multi-lingual book that would be great to share with kids that are going through similar circumstances....more
A nice, but somewhat long, story of four sisters that work together to build a housing business in the early 1900's. Based on a true story, this book A nice, but somewhat long, story of four sisters that work together to build a housing business in the early 1900's. Based on a true story, this book shows how the sisters grew up and how their interested manifested into their careers and how they all worked together to make their business....more
I could see this book working well for a counselor or someone who is trying to teach about feelings and your senses and how to make sense of all of thI could see this book working well for a counselor or someone who is trying to teach about feelings and your senses and how to make sense of all of them. This could be a great recommendation for a parent who is having to deal with children with anxiety or big feels....more
This book could be a fun story time. The book is meant to be read on its side and tells the story of a dog that sees its reflection and goes through aThis book could be a fun story time. The book is meant to be read on its side and tells the story of a dog that sees its reflection and goes through all the different ways of trying to communicate with the 'other dog'. The ending is cute and shows friendship, which would make this a great book for a preschool storytime....more
A fun, innovative way to show the life cycle of an axolotl that also introduces spanish words into the text. This could be used in a Spanish English SA fun, innovative way to show the life cycle of an axolotl that also introduces spanish words into the text. This could be used in a Spanish English Storytime for a number of subjects - color, monsters, animals, etc. ...more
An extended family gets together in the summer at a summer house for vacation. The story accounts for some of the changes that have happened over the An extended family gets together in the summer at a summer house for vacation. The story accounts for some of the changes that have happened over the year, growing up and being able to do new things, while showing some of the traditions that happen with families. This made me think of getting together for different holidays with my own family and how getting back together with my cousins always was an easy fit and just felt comfortable, like an extension from the last time we got together. This is a nice, homey, comfortable book....more
A sweet tribute and thank you to the car that had been there for a family through a number of life experiences. The letter is written by a young girl A sweet tribute and thank you to the car that had been there for a family through a number of life experiences. The letter is written by a young girl who is thanking the family car for being there through all the life happenings in her family, including trips, everyday activities, and hard times as well. ...more
The illustrations in the book are amazing. The true story is really interesting elicits questions and conversations but the illustrations are what truThe illustrations in the book are amazing. The true story is really interesting elicits questions and conversations but the illustrations are what truly make this book....more
The collage work in the book are really what make this book. Having little bits of text printed in the pictures is a fun element and adds the element The collage work in the book are really what make this book. Having little bits of text printed in the pictures is a fun element and adds the element of trying to find all the text in the picture and trying to decipher what it came from. ...more
Great book about a girl who chose individuality over sociaital norms. Molly doesn't feel right in the poofy, fluffy dress but instead feels amazing inGreat book about a girl who chose individuality over sociaital norms. Molly doesn't feel right in the poofy, fluffy dress but instead feels amazing in a tuxedo. Molly made the choice to wear the tuxedo instead of the dress and truly shined. ...more
This would be a great book to teach deductive reasoning but also would be great for a creative writing class. Each page is its own prompt (you could dThis would be a great book to teach deductive reasoning but also would be great for a creative writing class. Each page is its own prompt (you could do oral or writing reasoning) and would work well in helping children develop their imagination and being able to back up their ideas....more
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