Picture Books

Book Review: House Held Up By Trees

Author
Kooser, Ted
Rating
4 stars = Really Good
Review

The book is about a man who lives in a house that keeps his porch and lawn tidy. The man's children used to play in the woods next to the house. When the man's children grow up, he abandons the house. The trees and nature that the man had been battling years ago have taken over the property. The trees eventually lift the house off the ground, keeping the house held up by trees. This book also dives deep into the theme man vs nature very well.

Reviewer's Name
Andrew

When Grandfather Flew

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When Grandfather Flew
Author
MacLachlan, Patricia
Rating
4 stars = Really Good
Review

Emma tells the story of how much her grandfather loved birds and how he taught his grandchildren about the beauty of birds all around him. When Grandfather Flew by Patricia Maclachlan is a gentle story of life and death and the ways it changes us. This is written on a 3rd grade reading level but is perfect for family members ages 3 – 100 who might be experiencing the loss of a loved one.

Reviewer's Name
Barbara
Genres

Book Review: Rita & Ralph's Rotten Day

Author
Deedy, Carmen Agra
Rating
5 stars = Bohemian Rhapsody Awesome!
Review

Having a fight with your best friend can really ruin your day. This is exactly what happens in Rita and Ralph's Rotten Day by Carmen Agra Deedy and Pete Oswald. Right in the middle of a crazy fun day an accident happens, someone gets hurt, feelings get hurt and that brings trouble. The ups and downs of friendship are beautifully portrayed in this charmingly illustrated book for kids age 3 - 8.

Reviewer's Name
Barbara

Book Review: The Lions at Night

Author
Boehman, Jessica M.
Rating
5 stars = Bohemian Rhapsody Awesome!
Review

Two stone lions who guard the entrance of the New York Public Library jump off their pedestals one night and scamper into the subway. I wonder where they will go? Join lions, Patience and Fortitude,as they enjoy a night out. This wordless picture books is an enchanting gem to read and explore over and over again. Ask your child questions about what is happening. Let them tell the story and practice creating sentences and story lines. You'll be surprised at what they come up with. For ages 3 - 9.

Reviewer's Name
Barbara

Book Review: Perfect

Author
Amato, Max
Rating
4 stars = Really Good
Review

How do you define perfect? For eraser, it's a flawlessly clean piece of paper. For pencil, it's a paper full of squiggles and more. Is there a way that they can learn to work together, get along, and become friends? Read this simply "perfect" book to find out. You'll enjoy the ways that pencil and eraser come to life through the illustrations.

Reviewer's Name
Carol

Book Review: Moo, Moo, Chew, Chew Sounds from the Farm

Author
Shand, Jennifer
Rating
3 stars = Pretty Good
Review

Consider reading this this interactive book to your youngster as they transition from board books to picture books. Its tear-resistant pages make it ideal! The guessing game format will delight your child as it introduces new vocabulary and concepts related to the farm.Together you will hear a cow, pig, horse, and more. A delightful book!

Reviewer's Name
Carol

Book Review: Sleepover at the Museum

Author
LeFrak, Karen
Rating
3 stars = Pretty Good
Review

Mason and his 2 best friends are celebrating his birthday with a sleepover at the museum of natural history. They begin with a scavenger hunt through the museum. While they figure out the clues, they are also figuring out the best place to sleep for the night. You can help solve the clues and learn facts about various exhibits while you explore with them. Would you choose the same place to sleep as they do?

Reviewer's Name
Carol

Book Review: Cookiesaurus Rex

Author
Dominy, Amy Fellner and Evans, Nate
Rating
3 stars = Pretty Good
Review

Cookiesaurus Rex comes out of the oven with a huge attitude! He starts out happy with his green frosting until he realizes that other cookies are getting sprinkles and more. Is he happy with his new look? See the different ways he’s decorated and find out what happens to him in the end. This is a fun book with colorful illustrations that help tell the story.

Reviewer's Name
Carol