I Wish I Were A ButterflyI Wish I Were A Butterfly
By James Howe Illustrated by Ed Young A cricket has been told he is ugly, and believes it until he realizes true beauty, and whose opinion really matters. This is a good book to show your children that they shouldn't always listen to what everyone says about them. Some people will have mean things to say, but that doesn't define who they are. However, I found this book quite hard to folllow. The illustrations are almost impressionistic in nature. Sometimes there seems to be no rhyme or rhythm to most of the page. The words can be hard to read, and they are arranged quite boringly. In some instances, the black words are over dark colors, making them difficult to distinguish. Although the moral of the story is relatively solid, it could be found in a much more engaging, reader friendly book. To purchase or take a closer look, please visit: http://www.amazon.com/Wish-Were-Butterfly-BUTTERFLY-Hardcover/dp/B006ZVYND8/ref=sr_1_sc_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1332217746&sr=1-3-spell | Where the Wild Things AreWhere the Wild Things Are
By Maurice Sendak Caldecott Medal Winner Max is sent to his room, and finds himself in a whirlwind of excitement through his own imagination, creating a land of monsters, of which he becomes king. This book, recently rediscovered by many due to the film in its likeness, will be a fun read for your children. Playing into their own imagination, they will get to experience the imagination of Max. The book is an entirely mythical tale that will exercise your child's own thinking skills. It is a typical children's story, but is unique in its own right. The illustrations are notable, as they have won the Caldecott. This book will introduce your child to a new type of art, which will be good in expanding their minds to see more. To purchase or take a closer look, please visit: http://www.amazon.com/Where-Wild-Things-Maurice-Sendak/dp/0060254920/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1 |
EdwinaEdwina
Words and Pictures by Mo Willems This book is a friendly tale about a dinosaur who is loved by all except one. He tries to prove her extinct, and after doing so, they become friends. The pictures in this book are quite well done. Every page is engaging, with a story to follow in the illustrations as well as the text. The boy's coldness is shown through his dislike of Edwina throughout the entire book. She remains kind to him, and doesn't let his meanness phase her. Due to the nature of the book, it could be a gook book for children to read who are being bothered by something, and they will be shown how to live and let go, and go on with the good things in life. To purchase or take a closer look, please visit: http://www.amazon.com/Edwina-Dinosaur-Didnt-Know-Extinct/dp/0786837489/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1332216644&sr=1-2 | FlotsamFlotsam
David Wiesner Caldecott Medal Winner This wordless book takes a child on a magical journey through time and sea, revealing a world he had never imagined before. Due to its wordless nature, your children will be instantly captivated by the detailed pictures of this book. They tell a story quite well, but each story has the ability to be slightly different depending on the way your child chooses to view it. Your child can make it their own, which is one of the wonderfully unique qualities of this book. They mystical illustrations will cause them to question and imagine new and old creatures. This book instills a sense of legacy, and continuance. Even though a child is young, they can still have a part in history. It also conveys the thought that children are part of a worldwide family of their own, understanding secrets that adults can't be part of. This book won the Caldecott Medal for a reason, and I would highly suggest it to you and your children. To purchase or take a closer look, please visit: http://www.amazon.com/Flotsam-David-Wiesner/dp/0618194576/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1332217166&sr=1-1 |
Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh
By A. A. Milne
Winnie the Pooh is an obvious classic. It has been enjoyed by generations, and will continue to be a children's favorite. The tales are familiar, and wonderful for your children. The warm endearing tales will be great for you to read to your children as they drift off to sleep. My only negative critique of the book is the age and style of the pictures. It is unfortunate that this is the case, seeing as this is how Winnie the Pooh was originally intended, and I would not want to detract from that. However, chances are that your children have seen more modern versions of Winnie the Pooh on television or in movies, so they won't be as interested in the classic look of this book. So, I would suggest a more modern version to read to your children, but then again, this is up to the parent, as you know your children best.
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