BOOK REVIEWS
Illustration from Bears Don't Read by Emma Chichester Clark.
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(UPDATED 11/21/2022)
Animal Journeys (Carron Brown, Carrie May):
Little Cub Literacy: "Highly informative, engaging, and awe-inspiring."
Getting Sick and Feeling Better (Carron Brown, Wesley Robins):
I Am Sueann Hall: “An important aspect of this book is the element of community care -how we can protect and help others- which is so vital these days.”
I Did See a Mammoth! (Alex Willmore):
Booklist: “An easy add to storytimes on cold- climate themes, scary monsters, or small, noisy creatures in general.”
Inventions of the USA (Carron Brown, Giordano Poloni):
Little Cub Literacy: “[H]ighly informative, engaging, and awe-inspiring.”
Let's Go Shopping series (Nastja Holtfreter):
Little Cub Literacy: “With a shopping list and labeled grocery items, these are fun seek-and-find adventures in
addition to picture dictionaries. These are perfect to pair with shopping play at home or before a visit to the store!”
Homeschooling with Abhi: “Perfect books for toddlers – develops concentration, memory, language development.
Children will learn the concept of grocery shopping and making lists. For preschoolers: you can turn this into a game with some math skills.”
Lil Reader That Could: “Part story, part primer, part memory game, part scavenger hunt, and full of conversation
starters, this book will surely get your little reader talking and will even keep the older siblings and grownups engaged too!”
Lifesize Baby Animals (Sophy Henn):
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database: “The educational possibilities of this book are many. A perfect read before any trip to the zoo.”
Nibbles: The Bedtime Book (Emma Yarlett):
Stories with Jojo: “Emma Yarlett does an amazing job … Her clever approach to creating a ‘fractured fairy tale’ is both imaginative and brilliant, and her illustrations are full of carefully executed details and expressive faces that capture the playful nature of the book so well. … What a satisfying read!”
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database: “If a child’s collection can have only one “Nibbles” title, it should be this one. (But, rest assured, there are several other yellow-monstered books available.) Highly recommended for families that wish to read, enjoy, repeat!”
One More Try (Naomi Jones, James Jones):
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database: “By giving the shapes body parts and feelings, this book makes early math concepts accessible and enjoyable for young children. Classroom and home libraries alike will benefit from adding this book to their collections as a way to entertain young children while supporting and encouraging their tenacity as they face inevitable challenges in their daily lives.”
When You Joined Our Family (Harriet Evans, Nia Tudor):
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database: “[A] realistic yet reassuring story. … celebrates love, acceptance, and family with a diverse cast of characters. There is a family for every child of adoption to connect with.”
A World of Gratitude (Claire Saunders, Kelsey Garrity-Riley):
Meridian Magazine, "Newton's Book News: Thankful for Books": “[A] wonderful exhibit of this godly attribute throughout the world.”
Red Riding Hood and the Three Billy Goats Gruff (Tracey Turner, Summer Macon):
Stories with Jojo: “Filled with head-butting action, animated dialogue, and silly illustrations, this one is a fun addition to any fairy tale collection!”
Little Cub Literacy: "Highly informative, engaging, and awe-inspiring."
Getting Sick and Feeling Better (Carron Brown, Wesley Robins):
I Am Sueann Hall: “An important aspect of this book is the element of community care -how we can protect and help others- which is so vital these days.”
I Did See a Mammoth! (Alex Willmore):
Booklist: “An easy add to storytimes on cold- climate themes, scary monsters, or small, noisy creatures in general.”
Inventions of the USA (Carron Brown, Giordano Poloni):
Little Cub Literacy: “[H]ighly informative, engaging, and awe-inspiring.”
Let's Go Shopping series (Nastja Holtfreter):
Little Cub Literacy: “With a shopping list and labeled grocery items, these are fun seek-and-find adventures in
addition to picture dictionaries. These are perfect to pair with shopping play at home or before a visit to the store!”
Homeschooling with Abhi: “Perfect books for toddlers – develops concentration, memory, language development.
Children will learn the concept of grocery shopping and making lists. For preschoolers: you can turn this into a game with some math skills.”
Lil Reader That Could: “Part story, part primer, part memory game, part scavenger hunt, and full of conversation
starters, this book will surely get your little reader talking and will even keep the older siblings and grownups engaged too!”
Lifesize Baby Animals (Sophy Henn):
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database: “The educational possibilities of this book are many. A perfect read before any trip to the zoo.”
Nibbles: The Bedtime Book (Emma Yarlett):
Stories with Jojo: “Emma Yarlett does an amazing job … Her clever approach to creating a ‘fractured fairy tale’ is both imaginative and brilliant, and her illustrations are full of carefully executed details and expressive faces that capture the playful nature of the book so well. … What a satisfying read!”
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database: “If a child’s collection can have only one “Nibbles” title, it should be this one. (But, rest assured, there are several other yellow-monstered books available.) Highly recommended for families that wish to read, enjoy, repeat!”
One More Try (Naomi Jones, James Jones):
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database: “By giving the shapes body parts and feelings, this book makes early math concepts accessible and enjoyable for young children. Classroom and home libraries alike will benefit from adding this book to their collections as a way to entertain young children while supporting and encouraging their tenacity as they face inevitable challenges in their daily lives.”
When You Joined Our Family (Harriet Evans, Nia Tudor):
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database: “[A] realistic yet reassuring story. … celebrates love, acceptance, and family with a diverse cast of characters. There is a family for every child of adoption to connect with.”
A World of Gratitude (Claire Saunders, Kelsey Garrity-Riley):
Meridian Magazine, "Newton's Book News: Thankful for Books": “[A] wonderful exhibit of this godly attribute throughout the world.”
Red Riding Hood and the Three Billy Goats Gruff (Tracey Turner, Summer Macon):
Stories with Jojo: “Filled with head-butting action, animated dialogue, and silly illustrations, this one is a fun addition to any fairy tale collection!”