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I'm on a mission to find great children books to add to your and my collection. From folklore to humor; you will always find a little bit of everything.
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Title: Where does the trail lead?
Author: Burton Albert
Illustrator: Brian Pinkey
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing (January 2008)
Reading Level: 4-8
Theme: Read-aloud, adventure, summer
What caught my eyes right away were the scratchboard illustrations. They send a different feeling to reader as the story progresses. I haven't stumble on many books that have this style of illustrations, which is unfortunate, but at the same time, I don't know if this format goes with a lot of them.
The story takes place in summer and it's about a boy who goes on an adventure to find out where the trial leads too; of course in the end, the trial leads to his family.
As I was reading this book, I was able to remember what summer represents to many children and adults. A time to relax and enjoy yourself. A time to go and have fun at the beach with your family and friends. But most of all, as you read this book, a sense of tranquility presents itself.
A great book for all ages.
Enjoy!
Excerpt:
Title: Aliens Are Coming!: The true account of the 1938 war of the Worlds radio broadcast
Author and Illustrator: Meghan McCarthy
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Random House Children's Books (February 2006)
Reading Level: 4-8
Theme: read-aloud, informative, humor, history
Aliens are coming!: The true account of the 1938 war of the worlds radio broadcast, is a very peculiar book, in a very good way. What made me choose this book was not only the greenish cover(look at it! Isn't it cute! lol), but the fact that it talks about an incident that happened in 1938.
As I read this book, I couldn't helped but chuckled.
The incident? Well Orson Wells created a play, based on a novel The War of the Worlds, regarding an invasion from Mars. Of course people went hysterical when they heard it and it caused chaos all around them. No, the broadcasters didn't do this out of malice, but as a prank.
In today's society, not many children are aware that at one point in time, radio was the only source for information and entertainment. This book talks about the important role radio had in the 1930s and the amusing incident that happened a day before Halloween.
Another fun fact about this book is that at the very back, the author gives a brief history of the events that took place right after. Very informative :)
Excerpt:
Title: We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Author: Michael Rosen
Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing ( January 1989)
Reading Level: Preschool
Theme: Read-aloud, Interactive, Humor
I'm a children literature tutor and when I read this book to children, they love it! A great story about using your imagination and being able to do something as a family; whether going on a trip to hunt a bear. What I love about, We're going on a bear hunt, is the fact that it seems more like a rhyme/song that many could interact with, by using hand gestures and making sounds. This book is repetitive as the family goes through grass, snow, and even a forest to come to the cave where the bear is in.
The illustrations are beautiful and they tend to follow a pattern, going from black and white (pencil drawing) on some pages and color on others. The expression that happen as they go on their adventure are noticeable, From dad's thoughts on some pages to the frighten look they have as the bear comes after them. It's priceless! And worth reading.
Good for read-aloud, and also for times when you want the child to interact with you.
Excerpt: As they head for their adventure
Title: Never Spit on your shoes
Author and Illustrator: Denys Cazet
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Scholastic ( September 1993)
Reading Level: 4-8
Theme: First day of school, Friendship, Experiences, Humor, Read-Aloud
First day of school can be tiresome; especially when you go from kinder to first grade. Never Spit on your shoes, tells about Raymond's first day of First Grade and all the things he learned and did. In fact he made a new friend as well, but most of all he learned "to never spit on your shoes."
Raymond is a very friendly and attentive little boy and as soon as he got home and sat down to eat his cookies he told his mother of his very exhausting first day.
Great for read-aloud! Oh, and before I forget, this is out-of-print so if your lucky you'll get it through Amazon.
Enjoy!
Excerpt: Arnie talks to mom
Title: Jack and the Beanstalk
Retold and Illustrated by: Steven Kellogg
Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins Publisher (April 1997)
Reading Level: 4-8
Theme: Folklore, Fairy tales
Ah, yes, Jack and the beanstalk a well-known story by almost everyone, and like many other fairy tales; there are many different versions to it. And this version is retold in a different way.
As I read Jack and the Beanstalk, I seriously thought Jack was very greedy boy! In some versions, Jack goes up the beanstalk once, but on this story, he goes up again and again. Never satisfied that boy. But nonetheless, a great folkloric tale that will be enjoyed by children. One thing though, I think this one story is retold and illustrated a little darker then the usual ones, so heed my warning, but I hope you pick it up. After all, you can never get bored with a different version to one fairy tale.
Enjoy!
Excerpt: Jack's conversation with a mysterious man
Title: The Farewell Symphony
Author: Anna Harwell Celenza
Illustrator: Joann E. Kitchel
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing (September 2000)
Reading Level: 4-8
Theme: Music, Determination, Patience
I believe every sheet of music has a story of its own. The Farewell Symphony, has a unique story as well. A story about a prince who kept his musicians away from his family for far too long, and even though they had missed their families so very much there wasn't much they could have done; especially if they wanted to keep their jobs. A very unfair trade-off right? Having no choice, but to stay away from your family for a very long time or else. A wonderful story with very vibrant illustrations that are framed in different borders.
A great read-aloud and what's great about this book is that includes a CD so you can go along with the Symphony.
Hey if you love music and want to introduced something different then this is your book.
Enjoy!
Excerpt: Haydn is ask to speak on behalf of the musicians to the king.
Title: Trouble with Trolls
Author and Illustrator: Jan Brett
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Penguin Group (October 1999)
Reading Level: 4-8
Theme: Read-aloud, Adventure, Courage , Determination, Love
Jan Brett illustrations are so unique and lovely--full of details. The way she tells her stories are very much entertaining and it never gets boring!
Trouble with Trolls, tell the story of Treva and the trouble she had with five trolls that wanted to take her dog, Tuufi, and make him theirs. But Treva had other plans, and due to her cleverness, she outdid the trolls. A great story for read-aloud, or just to be read individually.
But remember, keep your eye on the little hedgehog.
Enjoy!
Excerpt: The five trolls and Treva
Title: The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark
Author: Carmen Agra Deedy
Illustrator: Henri Sorensen
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Peachtree Publisher (September 2000)
Reading Level: 8-12
Theme: WWII, Courage, Determination, Denmark, History, War
WWII was a war against not a country but against a group of people. But did you know that in Denmark, the only people that resided there were Danes; whether being of different color skins, nationalities, and even genders, they were all Danes in the end.
WWII was a terrible war and once it is written down, it became part of history.
The Yellow Star, a story about the stance the Denmark's king took to protect his people. As I was reading it, I became to admire the king more and more. To stand up to Hitler for his people; the courage that must have taken and because his people loved him so, they too followed in his king's footsteps.
An amazing story about courage, and the determination a king and his people did to protect all Danes; as well as beautiful illustration that help tell this great story.
Enjoy!
Excerpt from the book: Nazi soldiers arrive in Denmark
Title: Before John was a Jazz Giant
Author: Carol Boston Weatherford
Illustrator: Sean Qualls
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (April 2008)
Reading Level: 4-8
Theme: Music, Read Aloud, Black History Month
Jazz has a beautiful beat to it and all Jazz fans must know of John Coltrane and this is a hymn dedicated to him. The illustrations are so vibrant and beautiful and the words in this book tell a story of a young John and all the sounds he would hear around him.
Great for read-aloud.
Enjoy
Synopsis
Young John Coltrane was all ears. And there was a lot to hear growing up in the South in the 1930s: preachers praying, music on the radio, the bustling of the household. These vivid noises shaped John?s own sound as a musician. Carole Boston Weatherford and Sean Qualls have composed an amazingly rich hymn to the childhood of jazz legend John Coltrane.
Title: Anklet for a princess: A Cinderella story from India
Author: Lila Mehta
Illustrator: Youshan Tang
Translated by: Meredith Brucker
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Shen's Books (March 2002)
Reading Level: Young Adult (12+)
Theme: Folklore, Fairy Tales
When we hear the name Cinderella the first thing that comes to our minds is Disney, Godmother, the mice, Cinderella, stepmother... well you get the point. Now this one Cinderella story is the somewhat different. Well, yeah, there is still magic involve but...
Anklet for a Princess, is a Cinderella story that takes place in India. Not only does this story have beautiful watercolor illustrations, but the story itself is simply amazing. Yes, you do have a stepmother, a prince, and Cinderella, but Cinderella has only one stepsister and godmother is actually a godfather snake! Got your attention? Well then check the book out to find out more! Believe me, it will be worth it.
Enjoy!
Synopsis
Cinduri, hungry and ragged, is befriended by Godfather Snake, who feeds her delicacies and dresses her in gold cloth and anklets with bells and diamonds, to meet the prince.
Title: Clown
Author and Illustrator: Quentin Blake
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (September 1998)
Reading Level: 4-8
Theme: Reader interaction
I love books that let you interact with them, but I think children love them a lot more the I do. Clown by Quentin Blake is one of those books. This book has no words, so you can create the story as you go. Very delightful and beautiful illustrations that tell of a tale. Of course my intake on it might be different then yours, but that's okay.
Enjoy
Synopsis
After being discarded, Clown makes his way through town having a series of adventures as he tries to find a home for himself and his other toy friends.
Author and Illustrator: Suzanne Bloom
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Boyds Mill Press (August 2009)
Reading level: Preschool
Theme: Read aloud, friendship
A splendid friend, indeed, by Suzanne Boom is made of beautiful illustrations, is an honor book of Theodor Seuss Geisel, and is a very short story about a goose and a bear. If i'm not mistake, I believe it looks like a polar bear.
The book is about Bear; he focuses a lot on his favorite things to do like, writing, reading, or just plain old thinking; yet out of nowhere, along comes Goose, a very talkative and curious one at that. A story about asking questions, being patient and an overall view on friendship.
A very simple to read and short book for those of young age. Plus! Is perfect for read-aloud.
Enjoy!
Synopsis
Bear wants to read
and write
and think.
Goose wants to talk
and talk
and talk.
Can Bear and Goose be friends?
Title: Not A Box
Author and Illustrator: Antoinette Portis
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins publishers ( December 2006)
Reading level: 4-8
Theme: Read-aloud, creativity
A very simple to follow and to read book for anyone!In addition, the illustrations might be real simple, but they are so vibrant and welcoming, but what I like the most is the cover; a box texture to it.
On with the story, remember when you were young and you let your imagination run wild while playing in a box? I do and I had so much fun! Not a box, by Antoinette Portis talks about those wonderful experiences we all had when using our imagination.
To an adult, a box is well, just a box, but to a child, a box is anything and everything! It's whatever you want it to be and no matter what the adult might tell you, just go and have some fun.
A great read-aloud story and a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book.
Enjoy.
Synopsis
A box is just a box . . . unless it's not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows.
Inspired by a memory of sitting in a box on her driveway with her sister, Antoinette Portis captures the thrill when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real—when the imagination takes over and inside a cardboard box, a child is transported to a world where anything is possible.
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