This one is the same format as Dahl's other superhero books, with a spread of a kid doing something ordinary that might be hard for them and an inset This one is the same format as Dahl's other superhero books, with a spread of a kid doing something ordinary that might be hard for them and an inset of a superhero (drawn in comic book style) saving the day somehow. While the story in this one isn't as strong as the others, it's still a great way to start a discussion about bravery, the need for rest and recharge, or to introduce Supergirl as a hero....more
Fun story juxtaposing a young boy getting ready for his day with Superman defending Metropolis. While the comparison is ridiculous, of course, it's alFun story juxtaposing a young boy getting ready for his day with Superman defending Metropolis. While the comparison is ridiculous, of course, it's also fun and can be motivating to little kids who don't like to get dressed and brush their teeth and go to school. The Superman parts are drawn comic book style and inserted into the spread of the young boy getting ready for school. A nice read aloud for a routine theme (like daytime routines) or a superhero theme.
Sweet story with fantastic illustrations about a boy named Morton who doesn't want to play with his little brother because his brother is too small toSweet story with fantastic illustrations about a boy named Morton who doesn't want to play with his little brother because his brother is too small to be any fun. So, Morton imagines all the fun things they could do together if his brother were to turn into a dragon instead. Humor and heart, this one is definitely recommended!...more
Nice illustrations and a great story! Themes of confronting your fears, thinking through your problems, and asking for help when you need it are addreNice illustrations and a great story! Themes of confronting your fears, thinking through your problems, and asking for help when you need it are addressed in an accessible and fun way....more
The story itself is silly and fun and I definitely recommend it. The illustrations are really busy and there are too many speech bubbles. However, I wThe story itself is silly and fun and I definitely recommend it. The illustrations are really busy and there are too many speech bubbles. However, I will just skip reading a lot of the speech bubbles and then this one will make a great group read aloud for my preK story time....more
This one is so much fun! Creativity and perseverance, friendship and adventure, this one has humor and heart and I definitely recommend it for story tThis one is so much fun! Creativity and perseverance, friendship and adventure, this one has humor and heart and I definitely recommend it for story time!...more
Earth's autobiography with some humor and environmentalism thrown in for fun. Not necessarily a good group read aloud because of the length, it is facEarth's autobiography with some humor and environmentalism thrown in for fun. Not necessarily a good group read aloud because of the length, it is factual and has a bibliography at the end for kids who want to know more....more
Short little snapshots of 40 men who have all made the world a better place by actively choosing to do so. The broad range of men profiled is awesome Short little snapshots of 40 men who have all made the world a better place by actively choosing to do so. The broad range of men profiled is awesome (BIPOC, white, LGBTQ, straight, celebrities, businessmen, politicians, athletes, musicians, US & international, etc). I also loved that the book doesn't try to be more than it is. It doesn't try to give you all possible background information on each man, it gives just enough to peak your interest and make you want to learn more. There's also 11 pages of source notes at the end with resources that include both print and online references where readers can learn more about the men featured.
This book isn't going to make you an expert on these Ground Breaking Guys, but it will give you an idea of who they are and what they have done that's worthy of emulation. It doesn't deify them, just points out how they have tried to make a difference. I love the focus on positivity and how we can all make a difference in our own little corners of the world....more
Based on the classic children's song, this book adds verses where a little girl follows a star on a magic ride through the sky at night. She sees how Based on the classic children's song, this book adds verses where a little girl follows a star on a magic ride through the sky at night. She sees how the sun shines during the day, earth is one of many planets in the sky, and the stars shine down on earth during the night. Beautiful illustrations and rhyming text, but maybe a little too in-depth for my preschoolers. I may try using this one and just paper clipping a few pages together to shorten it....more
Sweet rhyming text, but I'm not a big fan of this kind of illustrations (messy watercolor). They bring it from a 4 star to 3 star book. The story is sSweet rhyming text, but I'm not a big fan of this kind of illustrations (messy watercolor). They bring it from a 4 star to 3 star book. The story is simple, Dad is making dinner and looking for his daughter who is playing hide and seek. Kids love to find her on every page as the dad looks unsuccessfully. A fun read aloud for a father or imagination themed story time....more
Very little text, but the illustrations are magnificent! A little boy asks his dad why he can't fly and they let their imaginations run wild. Lots of Very little text, but the illustrations are magnificent! A little boy asks his dad why he can't fly and they let their imaginations run wild. Lots of fun....more
A fun story about a little boy and his dad who pretend the couch is a boat and they proceed to have lots of adventures together. Sweet example of pareA fun story about a little boy and his dad who pretend the couch is a boat and they proceed to have lots of adventures together. Sweet example of parent/child bonding and using your imagination. A nice read aloud for an imagination or father themed story time. Great illustrations, too!...more
If you can overlook the ridiculousness of taking your family with small children on a bear hunt, this book is a lot of fun. The picture spreads alternIf you can overlook the ridiculousness of taking your family with small children on a bear hunt, this book is a lot of fun. The picture spreads alternate between black & white and color (the repetitive "we're going on a bear hunt, we're not afraid" sections are in black & white, the swishing through the grass and squelching through the mud are in color. With lots of repetition and opportunity for actions to go along with it, this is a great read aloud for story time....more
A little creature (who looks an awful lot like a monster to me) falls asleep one night reading his beloved book. When he wakes up in the morning the bA little creature (who looks an awful lot like a monster to me) falls asleep one night reading his beloved book. When he wakes up in the morning the book is nowhere to be found and he's devastated. He imagines the worst (e.g. a bear ate it, a stegosaurus stomped on it, etc.)! The first few pages are wordless so just make some "hmm" and "ahh" reading noises if you're reading this one aloud to a group. Since the reader can see the book throughout the entire thing, this makes a fun read aloud as the kid try and tell the monster where to find his book. Great illustrations and lots of fun!...more
I didn't know this was the 4th of a 4 book series when I picked this up, but it doesn't seem to matter that I hadn't read the first three. EssentiallyI didn't know this was the 4th of a 4 book series when I picked this up, but it doesn't seem to matter that I hadn't read the first three. Essentially, Louie is sad because his friends are making fun of him because his new father owns a junkyard. Stepdad tells him that anything can be treasure if you look at it the right way and use your imagination. So, Louie, Mom, & Stepdad build a rocket ship that's powered by Louie's imagination. Louie and his friend Susie take off for an adventure and are eventually joined by Ziggy and Ruthie who learn to use their imaginations, too. The text is simple, but the plot is a bit complex for preschoolers. This could work as a read aloud for the K-2 crowd. The illustrations are really the best part - they bring it from 2 stars to 3....more
As Jonas and his grandma take a walk before bedtime, he wonders what makes up the moon. Several animals and finally his grandma give their opinions, bAs Jonas and his grandma take a walk before bedtime, he wonders what makes up the moon. Several animals and finally his grandma give their opinions, but it is up to Jonas to decide what he believes. Fun story with a sweet message about differing points of view and appreciating those differences. The illustrations are great and the answers are a bit silly, with some logic behind them. This is a great group read aloud....more
A wordless book about a young man who takes himself to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and imagines himself taking the characters in the paiA wordless book about a young man who takes himself to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and imagines himself taking the characters in the paintings he sees out with him to spend the day in the city. Fun for a kid who enjoys pouring over pictures and making up their own story....more
Crossing the road by yourself isn't really a subject I've thought about introducing in story time, but the kid's use of his imagination is fun. This oCrossing the road by yourself isn't really a subject I've thought about introducing in story time, but the kid's use of his imagination is fun. This one was just meh for me....more
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