I saw this book while shopping at a thrift store and thought it was cute. It had a find-the-hidden-Easter-eggs gimmick and a fun, rhyming narrative, bI saw this book while shopping at a thrift store and thought it was cute. It had a find-the-hidden-Easter-eggs gimmick and a fun, rhyming narrative, but the inclusion of various locations in Texas seemed extraneous. And as I was posting this review, I realized that the bunny has been to many different locations, with the lure of the book coming from parents, grandparents, or other friends and family buying the book based on the mention of the location. Just feels very gimmicky.
And I also was disappointed that the book features parents buying a bunny for kids without really acknowledging that this is not simply a pet you keep in a cage. So many bunnies are purchased for children at Easter and then subsequently surrendered because it's a lot of work.
Engaging and rhyming story with a good message and cute illustrations. I like that the book tackles difficult emotions in a way that children can undeEngaging and rhyming story with a good message and cute illustrations. I like that the book tackles difficult emotions in a way that children can undestand....more
This is a sweet, rhyming alphabet book depicting 26 anthropomorphic teddy bears in various activities and with different personalities.
The narrative This is a sweet, rhyming alphabet book depicting 26 anthropomorphic teddy bears in various activities and with different personalities.
The narrative is lyrical and would be fun to read aloud, and the illustrations convey an old-fashioned, nostalgic time.
I think this would be fun to read with a child, but I really think this is one of those themed alphabet books that will appeal to adults more than children....more
Rhyming British fart jokes and a Christmas theme - who could ask for more? Santa and his reindeer travel around to current and former British coloniesRhyming British fart jokes and a Christmas theme - who could ask for more? Santa and his reindeer travel around to current and former British colonies to deliver presents, experiencing burst of Rudolph's flatulence along the way.
Fun to read aloud with young children and adults who are acting like young children. Some of the rhymes are a bit awkward, but the humorous narrative and colorful, cartoonish illustrations more than make up for it.
After I found this book while shopping at a thruft store and reading it very quickly, I found a video of the book being read aloud on YouTube and it is certainly worthy of an energetic read aloud.
interesting quote: "Oh, pardon me! said Rudolph. "But I think I've done a pump. My tummy did a rumble, then my bottom did a trump."...more
After watching Kamala Harris accept the nomination for President of the United States at the DNC Convention last night, I am very hopeful that we’re aAfter watching Kamala Harris accept the nomination for President of the United States at the DNC Convention last night, I am very hopeful that we’re about to witness history, electing our first woman President. I am sure that young girls around the country are seeing that they,too, can pursue their dreams.
I discovered this book at our local library, part of the Questioneers series of picture books by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts. I love that it shows how a person has to roll up their sleeves and work hard to make positive changes in our community and our world.
I hope that children who read this book are inspired by Sofia’s determination, pluck, and grit. But I also hope that they are someday accustomed to women becoming political leaders, so that the fact that she could become President isn’t all that novel of a concept.
Overall, this is a great addition to the series. It is an̈ inspirational story and the illustrations are very recognizable. They were created "...with watercolors, pen, and ink on Arches paper. For some pieces, pencil and graph paper were also employed."...more
I just discovered this book at my local library and had to read it while I was there. It is the latest book in the Questioneers series of picture bookI just discovered this book at my local library and had to read it while I was there. It is the latest book in the Questioneers series of picture books by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts.
It addresses the anxiety many children feel and one teacher's novel way to make a young girl feel comfortable, needed, and helpful. I love that Lila was inspired to become a teacher herself....more
This is a cute, predictable addition to the Llama Llama series by Anna Dewdney. The book is sure to appeal to toddlers, especially at Halloween.This is a cute, predictable addition to the Llama Llama series by Anna Dewdney. The book is sure to appeal to toddlers, especially at Halloween....more
This book presents a wascally wabbit who deftly evades capture at every turn of the page. The rhyming narrative is fun and the illustrations are vibraThis book presents a wascally wabbit who deftly evades capture at every turn of the page. The rhyming narrative is fun and the illustrations are vibrantly colorful and cartoonish. I liked the nod to the classic Bugs Bunby cartoon where Bugs is lured in by a fake rabbit (but not caught, of course)....more
Cute book about a baby's first word(s). Although the edition I read is a Hardcover book, I think this is best suited for a board book to be read with Cute book about a baby's first word(s). Although the edition I read is a Hardcover book, I think this is best suited for a board book to be read with babies and toddlers.
The adorable illustrations are colorful and cartoonish....more
We love the Bear books by this wonderful author/illustrator team and this counting book does not disappoint.
The rhyming narrative is fun to read aloudWe love the Bear books by this wonderful author/illustrator team and this counting book does not disappoint.
The rhyming narrative is fun to read aloud and the colorful acrylic paint illustrations are nicely detailed. I think it would be very fun to point out all the various critters while reading it with a child....more
This is a cute rhyming tale that depicts the complicated relationships of grade-school age children. The love-hate nature of children is shown as a frThis is a cute rhyming tale that depicts the complicated relationships of grade-school age children. The love-hate nature of children is shown as a frustrating, but humorous back-and-forth.
The colorful, cartoonish illustrations by G. Brian Karas are very characteristic of his typical artwork for children's books and the pictures complement the narrative well....more
This book includes twenty-six poems about families. They are shirt and celebrate families of all sizes, no matter how they are composed.
The poems wouThis book includes twenty-six poems about families. They are shirt and celebrate families of all sizes, no matter how they are composed.
The poems would be fun to read aloud with children, especially the ones they can relate to. And the illustrations are wonderful, depicting many diverse families....more
Fun rhyming story about teaching a crocodile to brush her teeth. The narrative has some fun onomatopoeia and is appropriate to read with little ones. Fun rhyming story about teaching a crocodile to brush her teeth. The narrative has some fun onomatopoeia and is appropriate to read with little ones. The illustrations are colorful and cartoonish....more
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