A simple story from a little boy's point-of-view. He wants to be big like his brother so he can win the games and eat the cookies. But as he thinks itA simple story from a little boy's point-of-view. He wants to be big like his brother so he can win the games and eat the cookies. But as he thinks it through, he realizes that there are some advantages to being little, too. A nice group read aloud on siblings or sizes or opposites....more
Oh how I wish this book came in a regular size instead of just mini (it's 4.5 x 5.5 inches)! It's a fun story with absolutely fabulous pictures all abOh how I wish this book came in a regular size instead of just mini (it's 4.5 x 5.5 inches)! It's a fun story with absolutely fabulous pictures all about imagination and play and I would love to use it in my story times, but it's just way too small....more
It's bedtime but Stella can't go to sleep until her three toys, Cherry Pig, Beanbag Frog, and Thunderbolt, all go to sleep. Sadly, Thunderbol3.5 stars
It's bedtime but Stella can't go to sleep until her three toys, Cherry Pig, Beanbag Frog, and Thunderbolt, all go to sleep. Sadly, Thunderbolt is the champion of staying awake! Adults will feel Stella's pain and kids will enjoy how she uses her imagination to help her tor friends settle down for bed. A nice group read aloud....more
This book was a little too meta for me to really enjoy and I don't think most kids will really get it until they're about 8 or so. Fantastic illustratThis book was a little too meta for me to really enjoy and I don't think most kids will really get it until they're about 8 or so. Fantastic illustrations and a clever idea, though....more
I don't know if it's due to cultural differences (the author and illustrator are both from an area of the world I've never been and am not too familiaI don't know if it's due to cultural differences (the author and illustrator are both from an area of the world I've never been and am not too familiar with) or just personal taste, but this book was just bizarre. The text was dreamy and imaginative and the illustrations were unusual - the whole thing felt like what I would imagine an acid trip feels like (although I have no personal experience with that either). If it's your kind of thing, you'll probably love it. If not, you'll probably find it weird....more
The illustrations are gorgeous and imaginative, the rhyming text is just okay. A little boy boards the "Moonlight Train" where he meets all kinds of aThe illustrations are gorgeous and imaginative, the rhyming text is just okay. A little boy boards the "Moonlight Train" where he meets all kinds of animals who help him get ready for bed. Beautiful, this book is an adequate but not an outstanding addition to story time....more
Super simple text and beautiful pictures tell the story of a little girl dreaming of being the wind and imagining all the wonderful things she would dSuper simple text and beautiful pictures tell the story of a little girl dreaming of being the wind and imagining all the wonderful things she would do if she could. "I want to play like a windy day. I want to zoom down hillsides and race through streets." etc. etc. Fun and playful and great for toddler story time, especially if you give them scarves first to act out all the "zooming" while you read. :)...more
The story is fun, a little girl is desperate to go to the zoo with her day as several of their previous attempts to do so have been thwarted by a multThe story is fun, a little girl is desperate to go to the zoo with her day as several of their previous attempts to do so have been thwarted by a multitude of different things. So, when it starts to rain, she insists to her dad that it's not raining on her side of the car. Will they ever make it to the zoo?
The art in this book is really distracting from the story. It's watercolor and pencil but so much of it is scribbly and it just doesn't work for me. Hence, 3 stars instead of 4....more
Published posthumously, I absolutely understand why Silverstein didn't choose these for his earlier books. There were a couple gems, but nothing greatPublished posthumously, I absolutely understand why Silverstein didn't choose these for his earlier books. There were a couple gems, but nothing great compared to his other collections. Fun and utterly forgettable....more
A sweet story with very simple text accompanies some amazing illustrations as a little boy relates all the things his mother can be while she plays wiA sweet story with very simple text accompanies some amazing illustrations as a little boy relates all the things his mother can be while she plays with him. I wish every kid had a mom like that! A fun group read aloud....more
Absolutely fantastic illustrations accompany very simple text about a little girl and her father playing all sorts of fun imagination games together. Absolutely fantastic illustrations accompany very simple text about a little girl and her father playing all sorts of fun imagination games together. Every little kid should be so lucky to have a dad like this. A fun group read aloud....more
Typical Pete the Cat, but some fun ideas for using your imagination. And, it's great for the ever-elusive book to use in a "Letter X" themed story timTypical Pete the Cat, but some fun ideas for using your imagination. And, it's great for the ever-elusive book to use in a "Letter X" themed story time!...more
A simple tale of a young girl and her dog looking for her lost mitten. She imagines all the places it could be as they find all kinds of other lost thA simple tale of a young girl and her dog looking for her lost mitten. She imagines all the places it could be as they find all kinds of other lost things. I particularly enjoyed the mitten tree she imagined making. A good read aloud for kids 4+....more
As the great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandson of the legendary King Arthur, when Henry wakes up on hisAs the great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandson of the legendary King Arthur, when Henry wakes up on his 6th birthday he is determined to have an adventure. He jumps on his donkey, Knuckles, and off they go. Entertaining with a twist, this is a fun group read aloud for story time....more
Ramon is worried about going to a new school and can't sleep. El Cucuy (the Mexican Boogeyman), who lives in Ramon's plant, can't sleep either and togRamon is worried about going to a new school and can't sleep. El Cucuy (the Mexican Boogeyman), who lives in Ramon's plant, can't sleep either and together they share their fears and comfort each other. A sweet story with fun illustrations that makes a great read aloud....more
Morris likes the tangerine dress in the dress-up box at school. He likes the swish, swish sound it makes and the crinkle crinkle when he sits down. HeMorris likes the tangerine dress in the dress-up box at school. He likes the swish, swish sound it makes and the crinkle crinkle when he sits down. He likes the click clack of the shoes from the dress-up box, too. The message is a good one, people should be able to wear what makes them comfortable and stereotypical gender roles are stupid, but the story itself is boring. The illustrations, however, are fantastic....more
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