Written by Debbie Allen
Pictures by Kadir Nelson
In some ways this is the familiar story of a spunky girl who, despite obstacles, finds the courage to believe in herself & make her dreams come true. I know that this sounds like a story that you have heard before, but Sassy, the main character, gives this old story line a fresh, fun spin with her snappy dialogue & energy that makes this version worth the read. This book will especially hit home for any girl who was ever the tallest in her class & felt like her towering height & big feet would always make her stand out.
Published by Puffin Books
New York, NY
2000
ISBN 0-14-250141-7
$6.99
31 pages
Thursday, August 24, 2006
When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer
Words By Walt Whitman
Pictures by Loren Long
Everything about this book is captivating. Walt Whitman tells the story of a young boy, fascinated by outer space, who goes with his parents to hear an Astronomer speak. It quietly describes the difference between the imagination & fascination that children hold for the world's wonders and the academic approach to understanding on which adults often focus. The poetic language and dreamy pictures vividly show this little boy's fascination with the images & charts of Astronomy, but when he is dragged away to the lecture hall he begins to dose off with his toy rocket in hand. He wanders outside and stares up at the brilliant star filled sky with true appreciation for its awesomeness. Walt Whitman's few, but carefully chosen words & Loren Long's breathtaking illustrations blend together to create an inspiring story about childhood & imagination.
Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
New York, NY
2004
ISBN 0-689-86397-7
$16.95
32 Pages
Pictures by Loren Long
Everything about this book is captivating. Walt Whitman tells the story of a young boy, fascinated by outer space, who goes with his parents to hear an Astronomer speak. It quietly describes the difference between the imagination & fascination that children hold for the world's wonders and the academic approach to understanding on which adults often focus. The poetic language and dreamy pictures vividly show this little boy's fascination with the images & charts of Astronomy, but when he is dragged away to the lecture hall he begins to dose off with his toy rocket in hand. He wanders outside and stares up at the brilliant star filled sky with true appreciation for its awesomeness. Walt Whitman's few, but carefully chosen words & Loren Long's breathtaking illustrations blend together to create an inspiring story about childhood & imagination.
Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
New York, NY
2004
ISBN 0-689-86397-7
$16.95
32 Pages
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
As told to by Jon Scieszka
Illustrated by Lane Smith
This book, published in 1989, is by no means a recent work, however it is far and away my favorite remake of a fairy tale ever written. Everyone thinks that they know the story of the three little pigs....they build their houses out of various materials and the big bad wolf comes and blows them all away. However, Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith offer a different version of the story; one told by the big bad wolf himself, otherwise known as "A. Wolf." The wolf claims that he is not huge and horrible, but rather it is a merely a misunderstanding involving "a sneeze and a cup of sugar." The wolf's voice, as portrayed by Jon Scieszka, will having you & your children rolling on the floor. Lane Smith's detailed pictures only add to the amusement. If you take the time to study the pictures, you will find everything from the wolf's cake ingredients, to the portraits on the walls, to the portrayal of the media all add great comedy to this rendition. This duo has taken great effort to set the story straight & it was well worth it!
Published by Scholastic, Inc.
New York, NY
1989
ISBN 0-590-44357-7
28 pages
Illustrated by Lane Smith
This book, published in 1989, is by no means a recent work, however it is far and away my favorite remake of a fairy tale ever written. Everyone thinks that they know the story of the three little pigs....they build their houses out of various materials and the big bad wolf comes and blows them all away. However, Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith offer a different version of the story; one told by the big bad wolf himself, otherwise known as "A. Wolf." The wolf claims that he is not huge and horrible, but rather it is a merely a misunderstanding involving "a sneeze and a cup of sugar." The wolf's voice, as portrayed by Jon Scieszka, will having you & your children rolling on the floor. Lane Smith's detailed pictures only add to the amusement. If you take the time to study the pictures, you will find everything from the wolf's cake ingredients, to the portraits on the walls, to the portrayal of the media all add great comedy to this rendition. This duo has taken great effort to set the story straight & it was well worth it!
Published by Scholastic, Inc.
New York, NY
1989
ISBN 0-590-44357-7
28 pages
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Dear Readers,
Hi! I'm Erin. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education & have worked with young children for the past six years. Children's Literature was my favorite course in college & I have a great passion for teaching reading & sharing children's books with those around me. While picking books for the children I work with I have learned that finding a really good children's book can sometime be a challenge. Among the thousands of books out there I have discovered some favorites, but I am in constant search of more books worthy of sharing with children.
In this blog I will share my opinions on what books are the real treasures and what books can be passed over in order to help you find the best children's literature to share with your children or classroom. Along with posting these critiques on this blog, they will also be submitted to other book reviewing sources. I hope that wherever you read them you find them helpful.
Happy Reading,
Erin
In this blog I will share my opinions on what books are the real treasures and what books can be passed over in order to help you find the best children's literature to share with your children or classroom. Along with posting these critiques on this blog, they will also be submitted to other book reviewing sources. I hope that wherever you read them you find them helpful.
Happy Reading,
Erin
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)