Paul DuBois Jacobs and Jennifer Swender
Illustrated by Huy Voun Lee
In this classroom, young students are learning many lessons - from getting along with each other, putting puzzles together, painting, and singing. Their most important lesson though is learning to listen to their teacher. Suddenly, a loud bell sounds, and the children must be quiet to find out what they should do. A poster on the wall, FIRE DRILL RULES, suddenly becomes the focus. It is time for the children to follow the rules, and wait patiently for their teacher to say, “Okay!” Then it is back to fun.
This is a very age appropriate book that teaches young children the importance of fire drills, and listening to their teachers. Illustrations are bright and colorful, easily engaging children’s eyes and interest. Also, the clever illustrations are replete with an array of patterns. The text is simple and easy for children to understand and absorb. This is a wonderful book every elementary class should start with, and refer to during the school months.
BIBLIO: 2010, Henry Holt and Co., Ages 4 - 7, $15.99.
REVIEWER: Debby Willett
FORMAT: Picture Book / Rhyming Text
ISBN: 978-0-8050-8953-0
REVIEWED FOR: Children’s Literature, Online Version, 7/8/10
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Kitten’s Spring
Eugenie Fernandes
The sun is shining on the farm and kitten has gone exploring. There is much to see and hear this morning. First kitten listens to the song of a hummingbird, and the buzz of a bee. As kitten goes along, there is a frog, and a bird leaving her nest. Yet, there is so much more to see. Kitten plays chase with the dog and hears the chicken clucking with her chick. The farm is full of things to see and hear! There are still ducks, cows, pigs, and so much more for kitten to see and hear.
The illustrations are very colorful, almost appearing to be three-dimensional. Each page is full of things to see, despite the text. Ms. Fernandes has done an excellent job creating a book that will appeal to young readers beyond just the initial story line. Young readers will find much to look for on the pages of this very colorful fun read.
BIBLIO: 2010, Kids Can Press, Ages 1 - 4, $14.95.
REVIEWER: Debby Willett
FORMAT: Picture Book / Rhyming
ISBN: 978-1-55453-340-4
REVIEWED FOR: Children’s Literature, Online Version, 5/24/10
The sun is shining on the farm and kitten has gone exploring. There is much to see and hear this morning. First kitten listens to the song of a hummingbird, and the buzz of a bee. As kitten goes along, there is a frog, and a bird leaving her nest. Yet, there is so much more to see. Kitten plays chase with the dog and hears the chicken clucking with her chick. The farm is full of things to see and hear! There are still ducks, cows, pigs, and so much more for kitten to see and hear.
The illustrations are very colorful, almost appearing to be three-dimensional. Each page is full of things to see, despite the text. Ms. Fernandes has done an excellent job creating a book that will appeal to young readers beyond just the initial story line. Young readers will find much to look for on the pages of this very colorful fun read.
BIBLIO: 2010, Kids Can Press, Ages 1 - 4, $14.95.
REVIEWER: Debby Willett
FORMAT: Picture Book / Rhyming
ISBN: 978-1-55453-340-4
REVIEWED FOR: Children’s Literature, Online Version, 5/24/10
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