Only One You – Linda Kranz

Only One You Book Cover Only One You
Linda Kranz
Conduct of life
Cooper Square Pub
2006

This little gem of a book would make a lovely graduation gift.  Only One You highlights the parental advice given to Adri the fish who is about to venture out on his own.  Beautiful illustrations and deceptively simply text provide the reader with a profound message of self acceptance, encouragement, and the charge to make the world a better place.  This is a new favorite!

This review was originally posted on May 27, 2015.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie – Laura Joffe Numeroff

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Book Cover If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Laura Joffe Numeroff
Mice
Balzer & Bray
January 10, 1997
1

In honor of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day...

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is just plain fun.  The pictures command the reader’s attention and delight with the use of bright colors and whimsical images.  The tale of the mouse who seems to always have yet another request is a great tool to teach cause and effect as well as a highly enjoyable story for young and old alike.

This review was originally posted on March 12, 2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodnight Already! – John Jory

Goodnight Already! is a delightful story featuring two friends – bear and duck.  Bear is tired and more than ready for bed, but duck is wide away and eager to spend time with bear which leads to a silly story that young readers will enjoy.  The bright, colorful illustrations which feature engaging details enhance this fun story.

 

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Jory John
Juvenile Fiction
HarperCollins
December 2, 2014
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The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs: 100+ Recipes that You’ll Love to Cook and Eat – America’s Test Kitchen Kids

The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs is an outstanding cookbook.  The recipes are presented in a clear, easy to understand format with companion photographs and preparation notes.  Everything we have tried has been delicious!  This book is especially good for tween and young teens who are continuing to develop their culinary skills.  This one is a winner!

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America's Test Kitchen Kids (COR), America's Test Kitchen,
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
September 15, 2018
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