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The Berenstain Bears: The Very First Christmas
The Berenstain Bears: The Very First Christmas
Mike Berenstain, Jan Berenstain | 2015 | Children, Fiction & Poetry
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The Berenstain Bears: The Very First Christmas is a good book to have for your child or children's bookshelves. It one that you should read on Christmas eve. This one tells the story of the very first Christmas.

You know how the story of Jesus' birth is long and somewhat complicated for children. Well, thanks to the author or authors they have made this book just right for children. The children can learn about the birth of Jesus without it being too complicated.

The pictures are done well. This book is a must-have for your bookshelves. It even should be on your list of Christmas books to read year in and year out.
  
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Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) created a post

Nov 21, 2022  
"With its excellent illustrations and well written (and researched) passages, this book should be in every therapist's library and every home library. Basically, just put this book in every library."

Read my book review on my blog for the children's self-help non-fiction book CONNECTED: DISCOVERING YOUR INNER GUIDES: A KID'S GUIDE TO NAVIGATING THEIR EMOTIONS by Seema Desai, and enter the giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy of the book - two winners!

https://alltheupsandowns.blogspot.com/2022/11/book-blog-tour-and-giveaway-connected.html

**BOOK SYNOPSIS**
Connected is all about teaching kids and their families how to navigate their emotions. It is a practical guide to understanding powerful concepts that alleviate the stress and challenge in tough situations. The book also includes tools and tips to help children become advocates for their mental and emotional well-being in productive ways, as well as thought-provoking questions to encourage young readers to think about how these tools would be uniquely relatable to them. Written to inspire children to become empathetic leaders and creative solution-seekers, Connected is a book that helps them not only understand themselves better, but also those around them.
     
Smuggler's Run: A Han Solo and Chewbacca Adventure
Smuggler's Run: A Han Solo and Chewbacca Adventure
Greg Rucka | 2015 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
7
7.0 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
This novella takes place in between A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back. Now, I would have liked this more, if this story hadn't been told in multiple ways already. In fact, I read 'Honor Among Thieves', which is old canon, before I read this. It was practically the same story.
Anyway, if you want to read a young adult/children's book about a smuggling mission between A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back, this is the book for you. Though, 'Honor Among Thieves' was better.
Side note: Greg Rucka's writes some of the best comics, so I was sold on that.
  
Caught in a Cycle
Caught in a Cycle
Amy B. Crowe | 2017 | Children
8
7.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
This children's book has its issues deciding what message it is really trying to give. The main theme is bullying is wrong, but it also gets mixed up with telling lies just makes things worse and while set in a zoo doing less that likely jobs make the whole thing difficult for it to give its message clearly and uncluttered by the extras.
A shame really, my daughter enjoyed it but didn't pick up the full message without some reinforcements.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher. and the author for allowing me to read and review a digital copy of this book.
  
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Book Divas (227 KP) rated Last Seen Leaving in Books

Dec 12, 2017 (Updated Dec 12, 2017)  
LS
Last Seen Leaving
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This book has it all!! A story line that kept me on the edge of my seat. Characters that come to life right in front of you and the perfect combination of mystery and suspense. This is an all around fantastic read and you won't want to put it down!

{I received an eARC via NetGalley from MacMillian Children's Publishing Group. I made no guarantee of a favorable review and the opinions expressed here are unbiased and my own.}
  
Klaus (2019)
Klaus (2019)
2019 | Adventure, Animation, Comedy
It's unique animation style is gorgeous (0 more)
The part of the film that made me cry. I don't want to cry in front of my kids. (0 more)
Worth the hype
A lot of people said this was great but I get dubious of hype but this lives up to it. With animation like the illustrations from a children's book, Klaus is a touching, heartwarming and even sometimes magically sad story. This is quickly going to become a firm Christmas favorite.
  
Twisted Fairy Tales: Little Rude Riding Hood
Twisted Fairy Tales: Little Rude Riding Hood
Jo Franklin | 2020 | Children
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Telling of Little Red Riding Hood to help children learn the importance of manners
‏I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.

I am sure you realize from the title, Twisted Fairy Tales: Little Rude Riding Hood, is a twist on Little Red Riding Hood. Author Jo Franklin and illustrator Chris Jevons are able to produce a children's book that teaches the necessity of good manners.

It is not a long book. Several reviewers noted the book felt rushed. It did feel the main character, Little Rude Riding Hood, learned her lesson quickly. It is this brevity that allows it to be perfect for storytime in schools.

Little Rude Riding Hood heads to her grandmother's house and is rude to everyone she meets along the way. It is no surprise when she learns her lesson in the end and earns the name Little Red Riding Hood. She learns to say please and thank you and stops being rude. Children will enjoy the illustrations and, hopefully, learn their manners from this story.

Twisted Fairy Tales is a series of children's books published by Arcturus Publishing. Others in the series illustrated by Chris Jevons include Twisted Fairy Tales: Snow White and the Seven Robots and Twisted Fairy Tales: The Three Little Narwhals. This is the only book in the series written by Jo Franklin.

This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 3/25/20.
  
Abigail and the Tropical Island Adventure
Abigail and the Tropical Island Adventure
Tali Carmi | 2019
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Children will learn about different locations though this book. It a quick read. You meet up with a little girl. Abigail goes to a place that is not raining. She meets a girl on an Island. What adventure does she go to. What does she learn that is new. All of this is read about in this book.

This book is a good one for children learning to read. It easy to read. Children ages 5-8. Parents can be at ease with this for their young children. The images are done really well. They describe the book when you are read it. This is book 8 of the series "Bedtime Stories Children's Books for Early & Beginner Readers".

You looking for a good series for young readers or beginner. You found a good series. I believe it even teaches about helping others. It also teaches of the values. Good for your imaginations as well.
  
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Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) created a post

Mar 10, 2022  
Do you know a child that's into STEM? Come read my book review for the children's science picture book SECRETS OF THE SNOW GLOBE by Catherine Stier - Author and read up about her other book in the SCIENCE MAKES IT WORK series, THE WONDER OF COLOR. Enter the fun giveaway for a chance to win autographed copies of both books in the Science Makes It Work series, a pin (for adults), snow globe socks, and a snow globe making kit!

https://alltheupsandowns.blogspot.com/2022/03/book-blog-tour-and-giveaway-science.html

**BOOK SYNOPSIS FOR SECRETS OF THE SNOW GLOBE**
After starting to collect snow globes with the help of her grandmother, Lily has questions. She wants to know who invented them, what the snow is made of, and how the tiny scenes look so magical when she peers inside. As she researches and experiments, Lily learns about light waves, magnification, and density—all while gathering ingredients to make her own snow globe.
     
Mickey On The Move
Mickey On The Move
Michelle Wagner | 2021 | Children
9
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
I found an excellent inspiring children's book about a little boy who deaf but not wholly. You wouldn't even know he seems to be like most children his age. The book is called "Mickey on the Move." I thought it was about him moving a lot. I was surprised why he had been to five different schools.

The book talks about his hard of hearing and how to go about his new school. His mom seems to help him through planning this first day of school, how his teachers support him, and his friends helping out if they can. They all seem to work for a way to help Mickey.

The book also talks about how Mickey wants to be growing up. There is a phrase that mentions throughout the book Mickey on the Move. Will one problem that his teacher brings up to his mom. Will they find a solution for the problem. Mickey can get what he needs while in school.

The pictures were done well by the author. It is about special needs kids and how to help and support them in their environment that they will need. This book is suitable for children to read and understand some deaf and hard of hearing children's needs. I would even support having this on library shelves and even school library shelves for children.

Parents can learn as well as children about hearing loss. However, that might be hard of hearing. Maybe get the child or children what they need to help them and support them. I know it is a hard thing. This author does it well.