Young boy is scared by his father's measuring stick and distracted from his electronics and creates all sorts of things with the measuring stick.Young boy is scared by his father's measuring stick and distracted from his electronics and creates all sorts of things with the measuring stick....more
A atmospheric, beautiful picture book about getting up early to greet the milk delivery horse. Not much of a story but beautiful and atmospheric and IA atmospheric, beautiful picture book about getting up early to greet the milk delivery horse. Not much of a story but beautiful and atmospheric and I never have enough picture horse stories to meet demand....more
A young girl notices her dog is getting old and make a list of things (unreasonable) to do with him before he gets too old. Made me teary eyed, but thA young girl notices her dog is getting old and make a list of things (unreasonable) to do with him before he gets too old. Made me teary eyed, but the dog is still alive at the end of the book....more
Russian folk tale of a bunch of animals joining one another to live in a deserted house. However, the bear doesn't fit and while he is trying to get iRussian folk tale of a bunch of animals joining one another to live in a deserted house. However, the bear doesn't fit and while he is trying to get in the house collapses. What will they all do now? While the folk tale has a nice message the bright illustrations actually hurt my eyes and the retelling didn't draw me in....more
A very useful book. (I get asked for cultural comparison books fairly regularly.) This compares 7 children's lives from 7 different countries. As an aA very useful book. (I get asked for cultural comparison books fairly regularly.) This compares 7 children's lives from 7 different countries. As an adult I found the glossary helpful an explaining some things. I also enjoyed the author's note on how he came to write the book - elephants and baboons ...more
More of a 3.5, but I have a soft part for stories involving imagination. While enjoying his sister's wild adventures, Harry discovers how to be in conMore of a 3.5, but I have a soft part for stories involving imagination. While enjoying his sister's wild adventures, Harry discovers how to be in control of the snacks and have a say in what they play.
A son is woken up early to go fishing with his father. His father has gotten a second job, but they still "have to fish for food." "...because we haveA son is woken up early to go fishing with his father. His father has gotten a second job, but they still "have to fish for food." "...because we have a few fish and he knows we will eat tonight."
Touching and genuine this is a needed story that hints at some of the difficulties of the immigrant experience.
Capitol Choices found powerful and precious only concern that cover is the weakest part of the book and might get it overlooked....more
Fun, clever story of 2 sheep and a wolf in sheep's clothing. Baabwaa likes to knit and Wooliam likes to read. These best friends decide to have an advFun, clever story of 2 sheep and a wolf in sheep's clothing. Baabwaa likes to knit and Wooliam likes to read. These best friends decide to have an adventure. Love the droll humor. Have to keep it in mind for camp visits next summer and or early elementary class visits.
Question raised at Capitol Choices about stereotyping of female knitting and male wanting to go on adventure....more
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