Gerald the Giraffe is back! This time Gerald and his friends joyfully celebrate love, music, and dance. Love from Giraffes Can’t Dance would make a wonderful read-aloud to share the fun of Valentine’s Day with young learners.
If Jesus Came to My House is a touching story about how we should treat others. Written in rhyming verse, this children’s classic has been a favorite for many since the 1950’s. It still inspires and provides comfort to readers today.
This review was originally posted on November 30, 2015.
I love Beekle! This story features an imaginary friend who has not yet met the real child who will be his friend. After a great deal of waiting, Beekle takes matter into his own hands. The subsequent discovery of the perfect friend provides a tale that can be appreciated by young children as well as adults. Colorful, engaging illustrations enhance the text.
The Very Cranky Bear is a silly story about four animal friends who attempt to take shelter in a cave during a storm. They quickly discover a bear who wants a quiet place to sleep is already in the cave. The antics of the friends to help the bear are loving as well as funny. Between giggles there is a wonderful lesson shared in this beautifully illustrated story.
My Mouth is a Volcano is an entertaining tale that helps teach an important lesson. Louis is the protagonist of the story, and any time an idea pops into his head, he can’t wait to share it. He erupts with his insights and interrupts just about everyone. Ultimately, Louis learns how it feels to be the one interrupted and how he can control the volcano that is his mouth.
God Made Me for Worship is a terrific book that helps explains the corporate worship experience to children. It is scripture based and is written in an easy to understand manner. Colorful, engaging illustrations enhance the text. This book would be a terrific tool to assist a child who is transitioning into attending “Big Church”.
While this complimentary book was provided for review by New Growth Press, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinion.
With election day coming quickly, Amelia Bedelia’s First Vote is a great read aloud to use as for young learners. Bright engaging pictures coupled with humorous text make this one a winner!
Room on the Broom shares the evening adventure of a friendly witch who is more than happy to share her broom with her cat as well as a number of other animals she encounters during her outing. An unexpected encounter with a dragon appears to potentially put the witch in harm’s way, but her animal friends save the day. Filled with engaging, colorful illustrations, this is a book sure to capture the attention and interest of young readers. A great Halloween selection that focuses on the whimsy rather than on the scary of Halloween.
This review was originally posted on February 15, 2010.
The Clever Stick is an enchanting tale. Who would ever imagine using a stick as the main character of a children’s picture book?! I found this one on the new picture book shelf at our local library and quickly realized I had found a winner. The expressive pictures couple perfectly with the smart text.
The stick is clever in countless ways from solving problems to enjoying poetry, but since he cannot speak his cleverness is not fully known. The stick’s journey of self-discovery takes the reader to unexpected places that ultimately delight.
This book is a perfect to share as a read aloud!
Straw is the final book in a series by Rosenthal which also includes Spoon and Chopsticks. Delightful illustrations coupled with a heartfelt story about the importance of taking time to enjoy the moment make this book a winner. It is a great option for a fun read aloud!