Month: October 2018
Book Haul
Picture Book Review: Three Wild Pigs
Three Wild Pigs: A Carolina Folktale
by Lisa Anne Cullen (Goodreads Author)
by Lisa Anne Cullen (Goodreads Author)
3 out of 5 stars on GoodReads
The three wild pigs are fishing in their boat off the Carolina coast, when a hurricane begins to blow in from the sea. They scramble back to shore and hunker down in their homes of dune-grass, thicket branches, and strong conch shells. The voice of a wolf is heard on the winds of the storm, as the wolf-winds try to blow down the homes of the pigs. Together, they survive the hurricane winds and the rising waves, despite the howling wolf-winds.
I liked the story of these three wild pigs! There is a lovely fluidity to the pacing, and there are lots of little details that make the narrative special.
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Picture Book Review: Poppy’s Pants
Poppy’s Pants
by Melissa Conroy
by Melissa Conroy
2 out of 5 stars on GoodReads
Penelope calls her grandfather, Poppy, and when he gets a hole in the knee of his pants, she offers to sew it up for him. But sewing up a hole in the fabric proves to be more complicated than Penelope expected, especially since Poppy is color blind and doesn’t what type of thread Penelope should use! Continue reading
Kitty Hawk Series Review
Book Review: Claudia
Claudia
by Barbara Brooks Wallace
by Barbara Brooks Wallace
4 out of 5 stars on GoodREADS
12-year-old Claudia’s best friend, Duffy, is an 8-year-old boy, and together the two get into mischief of all kinds. Her parents think she should be making friends with girls her own age, but Duffy is the only one who really understands and accepts Claudia. When the mean girls at school begin to make trouble for Claudia, it seems even more impossible to make other friends. Claudia finds the strength and imagination to stand up to bullies, navigate the treacherous waters of neighborhood kid politics, and find a new appreciation for her boring normal family.
I loved this book! Poor Claudia is so awkward, but her heart is pure and strong. Duffy is adorable as a sidekick for all Claudia’s adventures, and I loved all the supporting characters in Claudia’s family. I hated the villainous mean girls, and cheered for the good guys in every scene!
Great writing, and a wonderful plot!
Five Fave Characters Who Wear Glasses
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Book Review: Acadia Files, Autumn Science
The Acadia Files: Book Two, Autumn Science
by Katie Coppens (Author),Holly Hatam
by Katie Coppens (Author),Holly Hatam
4 out of 5 stars on GoodReads
Acadia is a little girl full of questions. Why are there different time zones? How do frogs breathe? Where does rain come from? Why do leaves change color? How does my body fight off germs? With the help of her scientist parents, Acadia and her friends are determined to go out in the world and find answers.
I loved this interesting book! Acadia is such a cute character, and she asks really detailed and important questions. I liked that Acadia’s mom is a central character, always ready with some guidance towards a solid scientific answer.
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Picture Book Review: Henry is Kind
Henry is Kind: A Story of Mindfulness
by Linda Ryden, Shearry Malone
by Linda Ryden, Shearry Malone
3 out of 5 stars on GoodReads
As part of their heartfulness meditation practice, Ms. Snowden’s elementary class starts doing a kindness project, and each child tells the class about the kind things they do through the week. But Henry can’t think of anything that he has done to be kind, until his classmates remind him of all the little things he has done to show them generosity, helpfulness, and kindness.
I loved the themes of loving-kindness, generosity, and mindfulness in this book! The first few pages show the class learning a meditation that they repeat and take into their hearts, fostering love and gentleness toward the people around them. Continue reading
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