What an adorable story. Which monster can keep this little boy in bed and keep him there until he's asleep? Only the right monster will do. There are What an adorable story. Which monster can keep this little boy in bed and keep him there until he's asleep? Only the right monster will do. There are attempts and there are failures but Gabe is the only one to get things right. Even after trucks, snacks and midnight escapes, Gabe finds a way to get him back in bed. He's definitely the right monster for this little one.
I loved the pictures the best. They are so bright and bold. From really green ooze to red eyes and fun stars, the images just made the story come alive. Can't wait to read this one to my grandson....more
I was very impressed with Katherine Johnson and this children's story of her accomplishments. There is a lot to think about with Katherine's story andI was very impressed with Katherine Johnson and this children's story of her accomplishments. There is a lot to think about with Katherine's story and this author does a great job of making the complex issues of the time understandable to young people. I was cheering for her and so very proud of her.
The pictures are engaging and will have you talking about parts of the story that aren't in the words. At the end of the book, there is a page of additional information about this impressive individual. This is a great story that will help children understand the times as well as the spirit of determination and excellence.
This is a favorite read. I was so impressed with this story. Young girls can be so hard on themselves for not being what others around them are. SulweThis is a favorite read. I was so impressed with this story. Young girls can be so hard on themselves for not being what others around them are. Sulwe has sisters and family with much lighter skin. She wants the same. Why was she born with midnight skin? She prays for it to change. Her mother tells her she is beautiful. But she doesn't see it until she learns the story of day and night. Then she accepts her darker skin and sees the beauty inside her.
What I really loved was the page at the end where the author explains that this story is very much based on her experience as a child. It took her years to come to terms with the shade of her skin. But she finally did. I think it's such a wonderful story for children who have something about them that they wish was like everyone else. ...more
If you think skulls look scary, then this is the right book for you. It's a great little story about how important the skull is. It explains why it loIf you think skulls look scary, then this is the right book for you. It's a great little story about how important the skull is. It explains why it looks the way it does and how it helps protect your brain. It includes a fact sheet at the end that gives a lot of extra information.
The pictures have a watercolor feel to them. They do a good job of helping a child understand the function of a skull and how they are not scary at all.
It's a good read for those science minded kids too....more
What a silly little story. Baby bird needs to learn to fly so he can migrate south, or so his mother thinks. He sees things differently. There must beWhat a silly little story. Baby bird needs to learn to fly so he can migrate south, or so his mother thinks. He sees things differently. There must be an easier way? Baby birds imaginative ideas about how he can migrate without learning to fly are fun and giggle worthy.
Love the gorgeous pictures and the great story. This is one that could have you and your child filling in all kinds of words in this wordless story....more
This is a cute story about little bear that wakes up one morning to discover he has a little brother. He never asked for this and wants nothing to do This is a cute story about little bear that wakes up one morning to discover he has a little brother. He never asked for this and wants nothing to do with it. But he discovers that he wants his little brother after all.
It's a cute story that could help an older child accept a new baby. The pictures hare charming and simple. I enjoyed Roly Poly....more
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