Animals

Title: They All Saw a Cat Author/Illustrator: Brendan Wenzel Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2016 Editor:  Ginee Seo Book Type: Fiction Ages: 3 and up! (all ages should read it) Themes: Perspective, Subjectivity Opening Lines: The cat walked through the world,  with its whiskers, ears, and paws … and the child saw A CAT, and the dog saw… Read more »

I am thrilled to bring you today’s book review. I first ‘met’ Julie Falatko over the Internet back in 2012. She had just started doing book reviews on the Brain Burps podcast when I recommended Mathew Cordell’s ANOTHER BROTHER to her, hoping she would love it. I am so excited to see her witty, quirky… Read more »

Welcome! It is my pleasure to review a wonderful series about a warm-hearted penguin from the super-talented picture book author/illustrator Salina Yoon. Also check-out my interview with Salina and Penguin!! The Penguin picture book series involves a cute little penguin that embarks on adventures and experiences new places through the lens of a young child…. Read more »

Title: Heart of a Tiger Author: Marsha Diane Arnold Illustrator: Jamichael Henterly Publisher: Dial Books, 1995 Book Type: Fiction Ages: 4-8 Themes: Bravery, Perseverance, Jungle Animals, India Excerpt: The Name Day Celebration was only one week away. “My name shall be Bahadur Shikari – Mighty Hunger,” declared Number One, scouting the veranda for mice. “I’ll choose Rang Birange Kapare… Read more »

Title: Too Shy for Show and Tell Author: Beth Bracken Illustrator: Jennifer Bell Publisher: Picture Window Books, 2012 Book Type: Fiction Ages: 3-6 Themes: Shyness, School Excerpt: “Sam was a quiet boy. Nobody knew much about him. Sam loved trucks, but nobody knew that.” Synopsis (from Capstone website): Sam is a quiet little boy who… Read more »

A very helpful librarian handed me this book as I was doing research on picture books that dealt with prepositions and opposites. I have to admit when I first read this book (alone), I didn’t think much of it. Later I read it to my four-year old and saw her face light up. I guess… Read more »