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Falling Into The Dragon's Mouth, Jarrett Bell
Falling Into The Dragon's Mouth, Jarrett Bell
Children's Book and Media Review
Jason Parker is an American foreigner in sixth-grade attending a Japanese public school. Despite the advice of his parents to keep his head held high, Jason keeps his head low to avoid detection and constant harassment at his local middle school in Japan. He finds himself in a culture that condones corporal punishment and turns a blind eye to bullying, and the locals find every excuse to harass Jason just because he is different. His only solace is his brave little sister and his ability to find his center in the Aikido martial arts.
The Pirate Jamboree, Sydnee Burr
The Pirate Jamboree, Sydnee Burr
Children's Book and Media Review
Teague creates a fantastic world for his young readers in this lively story in verse. A reunion of pirates commences, and each participant is described as they arrive. It later becomes apparent that these flamboyant, ferocious, and fancy pirates are neighborhood children gathered together utilizing their advanced imaginations. In their raucous excitement, a huge mess is made! Then they spot Mrs. Jones coming in sailing on the S.S. CLEAN YOUR ROOM. The pirates flee, the harbor is quiet, and tomorrow will probably bring another pirate jamboree.
Moo, Sarah Rawle
Moo, Sarah Rawle
Children's Book and Media Review
Reena never suspected that her family would actually move to Main. But when they do, they meet a crazy old lady, Mrs. Falala, who Reena and her brother Luke end up helping with Mrs. Falala’s many animals. At first it’s difficult, but soon they become comfortable friends. Reena helps take care of Mrs. Falala’s stubborn cow, Zora, and prepare her for the fair while Luke teaches Mrs. Falala how to draw. Preparing Zora for the fair is hard work. Fortunately, Reena makes friends with Zep and Beet and they teach Reena how to train Zora. Throughout the training process, Reena …
The New Kid On The Block, Kristie Hinckley
The New Kid On The Block, Kristie Hinckley
Children's Book and Media Review
The New Kid on the Block is a collection of poems written about everything from beets to gratitude for having your nose where it is on your body. They are all written from a child’s perspective, making them very relatable for children. Some poems require you to use your imagination, (or maybe even a dictionary) unless you already know what a fleek or a slyne is. Regardless, get ready to giggle at Jack Prelutsky’s funny sense of humor! You will want to start writing your own poems after reading these. There is one small sketch on every page that coordinates …
When I Grow Up, Kristie Hinckley
When I Grow Up, Kristie Hinckley
Children's Book and Media Review
What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question commonly asked to students in school and Billy has lots of ideas of what he wants to be. From a gorilla masseuse to a professional pickle inspector to a teacher. What will he be when he grows up? Only Billy knows what he will say, but thankfully, he doesn’t have to know today! The illustrations in When I Grow Up will make readers feel as if they are spending a day in a child’s imagination! The illustrator doesn’t leave the reality of childhood messes and mud out …
Sweep Up The Sun, Liz Kazandzhy
Sweep Up The Sun, Liz Kazandzhy
Children's Book and Media Review
Sweep Up the Sun combines a brief and beautiful poem by author Helen Frost with the spectacular photography by Rick Lieder. The pictures, all of which capture a moment of a bird’s movement or stillness, take up the majority of each page. On the other hand the text unfolds slowly, nearly line by line, arranged on the pages to work around the photographs. The essence of the poem (presented, of course, with the imagery of a bird’s flight) is going out and explore the world, trying new things and trusting in yourself, and feeling at home whether alone or with …
Have You Seen My New Blue Socks?, Liz Kazandzhy
Have You Seen My New Blue Socks?, Liz Kazandzhy
Children's Book and Media Review
Duck has a problem: he has lost his new blue socks! They’re not in his box, the fox doesn’t know where they might be, but the ox suggests he looks down by the rocks. There he finds socks indeed, unfortunately just not his new blue ones. So he goes to the peacocks to ask for their help, and they help the poor little duck finally find his socks—on his very own feet! Reminiscent of P.D. Eastman’s Are You My Mother? this story follows the main character in his inquisitive journey to solve a simple problem. It’s an intriguing enough storyline …
Inside Out & Back Again, Sydnee Burr
Inside Out & Back Again, Sydnee Burr
Children's Book and Media Review
Ha and her family narrowly escape the rise of communism in Vietnam and dangerously travel to America to start fresh, safe lives in Alabama. Growing up in a small hut with her mother and brothers, Ha misses her father who went missing in combat. She nurtures a precious papaya tree, and holds what is left of her family close. With the promise of a bright future, they bravely board a ship headed for America. There are pieces of their new life in Alabama that are better. Adequate clothes, enough food, daily schooling, and stable jobs to support themselves are new …
Book Speak!, Sydnee Burr
Book Speak!, Sydnee Burr
Children's Book and Media Review
In a collection of poems, Salas shares her love of books. Reaching all the ingredients that make up a book, from chapter books to flashy covers to the index, Salas has rhyming words to soothe her fellow book lovers' hearts. The use of personification is utilized in many aspects to give books life and create a greater appreciation for all they do for society. A friend, an escape, an adventure, and time travel--the possibilities contained within a new book, or an old well loved book, are endless.