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You're Here For A Reason, Lindsey Smith
You're Here For A Reason, Lindsey Smith
Children's Book and Media Review
We all matter - it is an important thing to remember, especially on the hard days. This is a message that everyone needs, and in this book, the author targets that message to children. She shows that even the smallest decisions can have great consequences, that we can learn from one another, and that we all make an impact on the people and world around us.
Writing!, Katherine Cooper
Writing!, Katherine Cooper
Children's Book and Media Review
People use language to communicate, to share what is in their mind or heart. Writing is the symbol of language. With just 26 letters rearranged in different ways, an endless possibility of words can be formed. In order for writing to be understood by others, it needs to be done well. Otherwise it’s henscratching and not even a hen can understand it. Without writing, people couldn’t send messages in a bottle, write stories, or send a letter. Our words, our stories, belong to us.
Wild Baby, Audrey Lowther
Wild Baby, Audrey Lowther
Children's Book and Media Review
Deep in the jungle, Wild Baby wakes up ready to play. He jumps from and slides across tree branches, swings from vines, and terrorizes the other jungle animals with his wild antics as his mama hurries after him, struggling to keep up. Much to Mama’s dismay, her baby unwittingly attracts the attention of a dangerous predator—a jungle cat. Just when it seems the jungle cat is going to catch up to Wild Baby, the branch the cat is climbing snaps, sending it tumbling to the ground. Mama is relieved that her baby is safe, but scolds him for running away …
What’S That Terrible Growl?, Jazmin Gomez
What’S That Terrible Growl?, Jazmin Gomez
Children's Book and Media Review
A young boy is playing with his toy trains when he suddenly hears a growl. He continues to hear this terrible growl as he goes through his evening routine of dinner, reading, and getting ready for bed. The growl’s source is a mystery and his imagination comes up with several possibilities. Could it be a bear, an ogre, a dragon, or a space creature? The person responsible ends up being his baby sister, who growls as a way to ask for her toy dinosaur.
These Shallow Graves, Emma Patton
These Shallow Graves, Emma Patton
Children's Book and Media Review
Jo Montfort seems to have everything she could ever want. She belongs to a wealthy family, attends a finishing school for high-society girls, and maintains a high reputation as a respectable young woman with promising marriage prospects. The only problem is that she has a dream of becoming a reporter and writing about the really important, unseen issues of the city. For a woman in her station, this is unheard of. That is, until her father dies. Though his death is originally ruled to be a suicide, some of the evidence suggests that there could be something more going on. …
These Is My Words, Emma Patton
These Is My Words, Emma Patton
Children's Book and Media Review
All Sarah Prine wants is to have a place to call home. But life as a new settler in the Arizona territories is filled with conflicts. Though Sarah loves to write in her journal and dreams of getting an education, her life is mainly limited to survival and figuring out how to find joy. That is, until Jack Elliott enters her life. From the very beginning of their relationship, Jack drives her crazy, but he also seems to bring out a fierce love within her that she had forgotten was there. Though Sarah is ever her own person and on …
The Very Impatient Caterpillar, Krista Alletto
The Very Impatient Caterpillar, Krista Alletto
Children's Book and Media Review
Caterpillar happens upon some of his fellow caterpillars preparing to become butterflies through metamorphosis and decides to tag along. The only problem—Caterpillar is very impatient. When he realizes that he must stay in his chrysalis for two weeks, it’s too much for him to take. He breaks open his chrysalis, hoping to have made the change already. Unfortunately, he realizes he can't rush nature. He tries again and successfully becomes a colorful, winged butterfly. When his friends head off for a long migration, Caterpillar (now a butterfly) wants to tag along again. Time will tell on their trip whether he …
The Story Web, Jessica Mellor
The Story Web, Jessica Mellor
Children's Book and Media Review
Alice has always loved stories, especially the ones told by her dad, the legendary local storyteller. He told her the tale of the magical story web that holds our world together. When her father leaves, Alice is not sure she can believe anymore. But the story is true and the web is decaying, so forest animals reach out to Alice and two other children in the hopes that they might the ones to keep the world from breaking. Sure that her father’s absence is her fault, Alice doesn't know if she has a tale to tell. To mend the web, …
The Invention Of Hugo Cabret, Jenna Hansen
The Invention Of Hugo Cabret, Jenna Hansen
Children's Book and Media Review
Young orphan Hugo Cabret carries on the job of Timekeeper, adjusting the gears and wheels of the clocks that surround a Paris train station, which doubles as his home. Over the months, he has successfully slid under the radar of the station inspector and all other eyes as he continued his quiet lifestyle of stealing to eat and hiding away behind the station clocks. Everything begins to change, though, when Hugo finds an old broken automaton that connects him to his past. Fixing the robot is no easy task, and when a grumpy old man catches him stealing in a …
Telegraph, Lisa Winkler
Telegraph, Lisa Winkler
Children's Book and Media Review
In a world where technology changes quickly, it’s hard to overlook the history of how messages have been sent. Telegraph presents these methods of communication, from smoke signals to Morse code, to explain the history of telegraphs and telegrams.
The Right Hook Of Devin Velma, Amanda Morgan
The Right Hook Of Devin Velma, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
Addison is generally an anxious and shy person, but his best friend Devin is quite the opposite. He always knows what to say and seems to constantly seek attention. Recently, Devin’s dad had a heart attack. Devin is sure that if he became internet famous, he’d make enough money to pay for the medical bills his family now struggles with. Addison is hesitant to support Devin’s crazy ideas, but he wants to help his friend’s family too, so the pair begin forging plans to make their mark on the world. When an attempt to make a viral video goes horribly …
High: Everything You Want To Know About Drugs, Alcohol, And Addiction, Jennifer Haltli
High: Everything You Want To Know About Drugs, Alcohol, And Addiction, Jennifer Haltli
Children's Book and Media Review
“don't do drugs.” Each teen has heard it numerous times. But when teens chose to use, what are they really choosing? The authors propose that few teens have even considered this question. However, the Sheffs answer it in a fair way through information, statistics, and personal anecdotes. The book breaks down drugs into categories and gives readers particulars about highs, likely short and long-term effects, addiction, recovery, and relapse. The Sheffs also examine abstainers and experimenters, casual users and addicts, and drug abusers and their wounded families through drug-related issues both from the standpoint of a parent and an addict …
My First Abc, Krista Alletto
My First Abc, Krista Alletto
Children's Book and Media Review
My First ABC teaches readers the alphabet through Katie and her little brother as they navigate, play, and interact with their world. A is for an airplane that they see in the sky, B is for a bouncy ball, and so on. In their alphabet adventures, readers see Katie’s family, stuffed animals, friends, and toys. We also see a rainbow on a rainy day and falling leaves that are all different colors. After all the fun and play, Katie and Ollie fall asleep and “zzzzz”.
Hats Are Not For Cats!, Krista Alletto
Hats Are Not For Cats!, Krista Alletto
Children's Book and Media Review
Dog makes himself very clear—hats are NOT for cats. Whether they are big or small, pink or stripy, frilly or silly, hats just aren’t for cats. No matter the size, shape, occasion, or color, hats are for dogs only. That is, until Cat has a say. Cat says that all hats—party hats, pirate hats, hats for the hot, and hats for the cold, are for everyone! After parading all of her hats for Dog, and enlisting the help of her cat friends, Dog and Cat resolve their differences and celebrate hats together.
Go Ahead And Dream, Jana Carter
Go Ahead And Dream, Jana Carter
Children's Book and Media Review
Alex Smith, the star University of Utah quarterback and San Francisco 49ers' first-round draft pick, was not always an amazing athlete. As a young child, he was consistently picked last for recess games, and was benched for the most important baseball game of the season. He had a dream though. Alex wanted nothing more than to be a professional quarterback. Despite the discouraging words of a teacher, he held on. Alex told his grandfather that he and his friend Bobby had high hopes for the future. Grandfather encouraged them, and helped them to understand that they should never give up, …
Grumpy Duck, Ellen Mccarty
Grumpy Duck, Ellen Mccarty
Children's Book and Media Review
Duck was in a grumpy mood. Nothing was good enough. The pond was dry, she had no one to play with, and a small gray cloud hovered over her head. She approached each of her friends in turn - dog, pig, rooster, rabbit, tortoise, and goat. Each invited her to join them, but she was too grumpy. Her gray cloud grew and her grumpiness spread. At last, the cloud was ginormous and black, covering all the animals. It burst in a huge downpour of raindrops. The animals started splashing and singing, their gloom washing away with the rain.
Even More Lesser Spotted Animals, Amanda Morgan
Even More Lesser Spotted Animals, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
Meet the underdogs of the animal kingdom. they're not as praised as lions, tigers and other big shot mammals, but this book is here to show you why they should be. The dingiso basically looks like a living breathing teddy bear and can jump to the ground from a 60 foot tree without receiving injury. The forest musk deer, unlike real deer, hangs out in trees. The little yellow-throated marten which, as the name suggests, has bright yellow fur, can take down an entire deer. The gerenuk and the dibatags are antelope with necks like giraffes. In learning about all …
Gabby Garcia's Ultimate Playbook, Amanda Morgan
Gabby Garcia's Ultimate Playbook, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
Gabby is the star pitcher on her middle school’s baseball team. In fact, Gabby’s basically the star of the whole school and she knows it. Everyone loves her! But life throws her a curve ball when her middle school suddenly has to close and everyone is transferred to different schools. Gabby does the best she can to show everyone at her new school the star that she is, but her classmates don't catch on. Kids don't flock around her, no one seems interested in being her friend, and worst of all, the baseball team hasn’t begged her to join them. …
Doc Mcstuffins: Caught Blue-Handed, Beverly Jones
Doc Mcstuffins: Caught Blue-Handed, Beverly Jones
Children's Book and Media Review
Fans of the beloved Doc McStuffins series will love this colorful book that coincides with the Disney channel episode about a suspicious blue "mystery pox." Doc and her toys are having fun enjoying each other's company when a dilemma arises. Chilly the snowman has come down with a mysterious case of blue spots. Doc gets to work and does her best to make Chilly feel better. But Doc cannot come up with a definitive diagnosis, and soon more cases of the "mystery pox" are popping up everywhere. After a thorough investigation, Doc saves the day when she realizes the blue …
Epic Fails 2: The Race To Space: Countdown To Liftoff, Deborah Le Starge
Epic Fails 2: The Race To Space: Countdown To Liftoff, Deborah Le Starge
Children's Book and Media Review
The race to space is in full swing in this book Epic Fails: Race to Space Countdown to Liftoff. It starts with the Chinese discovery of gunpowder that leads to the first rockets. Later on, Wernher von Braun is introduced. After escaping Germany where he was forced to work as a scientist for the Axis powers during WWII, von Braun joins other United States scientists in their quest to outdo the scientific discoveries of the USSR. What starts with experiments to create the first V-2 rocket leads to more studies and attempts to explore the sky and what lies beyond …
Daddy-Sitting, Krista Alletto
Daddy-Sitting, Krista Alletto
Children's Book and Media Review
Daddy-Sitting follows the activities of a father and daughters’ day together. The child is “daddy-sitting” and takes her job very seriously. She makes sure that Daddy gets up on time, eats his food, and gets enough exercise. She also encourages him, as only a responsible parent would, by saying that “he can do anything when he grows up”. He could be a lion tamer, astronaut, or detective, among other things. But in the end, she knows that all he wants to be is her daddy.
Dig In! 12 Easy Gardening Projects Using Kitchen Scraps, Beverly Jones
Dig In! 12 Easy Gardening Projects Using Kitchen Scraps, Beverly Jones
Children's Book and Media Review
When it comes to gardening, something wonderful can grow from something that oftentimes appears to be useless. For example, kitchen scraps often look like simple garbage, but much more can come from these leftovers. In this book, readers will learn how to complete twelve gardening projects by using kitchen scraps. Some of the products that can be grown by following the step-by-step instructions include pineapples, lettuce, sweet potatoes, peppers, and much more. Readers will learn some background information about plant growing, and even receive delicious recipes to use to experiment with their fruits and vegetables.
Dingo, Ellen Mccarty
Dingo, Ellen Mccarty
Children's Book and Media Review
Deep in the stretching shadows, a dingo (wild dog) waits. This story follows the dingo as she rises from her rest and leaves her five little pups with her mate. Dusk is a busy time; a time for hunting. The dingo mother runs softly through the forest, sniffing the air for prey. She passes other animals of the bush: possum, wombat, lizard, and kangaroo in her hunt. She moves softly, but swift and sure, so that she is able to bring home food to feed her young family.
Crayola Color In Culture, Anna Coles
Crayola Color In Culture, Anna Coles
Children's Book and Media Review
Colors matter greatly to small children, and this book uses their natural interest as a relatable bridge to introduce culture. After a succinct definition, the next several sections detail how color is used in clothing, celebrations, and to represent what people value. The final pages include a picture search, glossary, and resources to learn more. On each page, vibrant, diverse photography enhances the text.
Clackety Track Poems About Trains, Ellen Mccarty
Clackety Track Poems About Trains, Ellen Mccarty
Children's Book and Media Review
Whoot! Whoot! All aboard for a timeless trip to the trainyard. Clackety Track: Poems About Trains gives us thirteen different charming poems about trains. “Look close—not every train’s the same. Let’s see how many we can name.” They come in all shapes and sizes, from freight to underground train, steam engines to bullet train, sleeper train and dinner cars. Watch out for the train snow plow! This book certainly has it right, “There’s nothin’ plain about a train.”
Cilla Lee-Jenkins #3: The Epic Story, Jazmin Gomez
Cilla Lee-Jenkins #3: The Epic Story, Jazmin Gomez
Children's Book and Media Review
Cilla Lee-Jenkins has already written a bestseller and a classic. Now she is back to pen an epic, full of the challenges she is facing in her fifth grade year. She is not ready to face middle school, and struggles to know what to do after her grandfather Ye Ye has a stroke. Bravely, and with help from family, friends, and even her foes, Cilla tackles quests, survives adventures, and discovers an epic end to her story.
Charisma, Katelyn Osborn
Charisma, Katelyn Osborn
Children's Book and Media Review
Aislyn is painfully shy – so shy she can't present her science fair project to the judges, enjoy parties, or talk to anyone besides her best friend Evie. Aislyn is trying her best to put herself out there, but after she completely fails her science fair presentation, has a panic attack at a party, and can't say more than a couple words to her crush, Jack, she’s ready to try anything to get rid of this terrible shyness. When approached with a potential cure called CZ88 (Charisma), Aislyn says yes immediately. However, she’s not the only person who accepts the …
Cheshire Crossing, Brittany Maloy
Cheshire Crossing, Brittany Maloy
Children's Book and Media Review
When Dorothy from Oz, Alice from Wonderland, and Wendy from Neverland meet, the possibilities for adventure, world jumping, and villains to battle multiply. The story finds the girls years after their original fanciful adventures, and they are no longer the sweet, naïve characters of the past. With spunk, wit, and lots of attitude, they begin visiting each others worlds. The Wicked Witch of the West joins forces with Captain Hook to reclaim her castle from the Knave of Hearts and the Cheshire Cat. The girls have run-ins with a munchkin, flying monkeys, mermaids, the mad hatter, and of course, Peter …
Bear Came Along, Karen Abbott
Bear Came Along, Karen Abbott
Children's Book and Media Review
Bear is exploring a river that flows through the forest when a log breaks, and he begins floating toward a new adventure. He is joined on the log by a lonely frog, They are joined by a beaver, some raccoons, and a duck. Everyone seems to be having a wonderful time until a waterfall appears ahead. Some consternation appears on each animal's face at the possible danger looming ahead. They plunge over the falls together, holding on to one another as best they can. They dive with smiles into the still water, splashing and diving and having fun. The river …
Bear Out There, Karen Abbott
Bear Out There, Karen Abbott
Children's Book and Media Review
Tiny Spider and big Bear have very different ideas of how to spend the day. Spider has made a kite and can't wait to go out and fly it. Bear would prefer a cup of tea in his favorite chair. They each set out to enjoy their time, but Spider's kite flies away and he needs Bear's help to find out. They set out into the forest on the hunt for the missing kite. Bear grumbles through the forest wishing that he were at home. Things get worse when a storm moves in and douses them both in water. Bear …