The picture book Corduroy is one of my favorite books. This book was first published in 1968 and is still a classic among today’s generation. This picture book is about an adorable teddy bear named Corduroy. Corduroy is waiting at a toy department store for a child to adopt him and bring him home. One day a child tells her mother that she wants to buy Corduroy. When the mother looks at Corduroy she realizes that the teddy bear is missing a button. Thus, the mother tells the young girl that she can not purchase Corduroy. After hearing this Corduroy goes on an adventure around the store looking for a button.
I would recommend this picture book to any child. Corduroy sends the message to children that everyone is different and should be accepted as individuals. I really like this picture book because of the plot. When no one is watching Corduroy comes to life and goes on an adventure. Corduroy is a lovable teddy bear that can spark imagination and creativity in children.
Friday, January 22, 2010
3 Magic Balls by Richard Egielski
Colorful, creative and curious are three words that begin to describe the picture book 3 Magic Balls. The plot of this book contained a parade of descriptive wording and spontaneous events. 3 Magic Balls is about a boy named Rudy who works at his uncle’s toy shop. One day a curious old lady sells three magic balls to Ruby’s uncle. While Rudy’s uncle went out of the shop, the three magic balls begin to talk to Rudy. Rudy lets the balls out of the box and the four of them go on an adventure around the town. From bouncing high in the sky to saving the day, this picture book provides a series of exciting events for children to read about.
I enjoyed this picture book because it has an imaginative plot with amazing illustrations. All of the illustrations in this book are action packed. Each time I look at these illustrations I find new details. I would recommend this book to any child. I also like this picture book because it sends the message to children that imagination can turn the most boring job into a fun adventurous activity.
I enjoyed this picture book because it has an imaginative plot with amazing illustrations. All of the illustrations in this book are action packed. Each time I look at these illustrations I find new details. I would recommend this book to any child. I also like this picture book because it sends the message to children that imagination can turn the most boring job into a fun adventurous activity.
Zoo-Looking by Mem Fox
Zoo-Looking is a picture book about a girl named Flora who takes a trip to the zoo with her dad. While at the zoo she gets to visit many animals. Some of the animals she saw included a black panther, a baby monkey, elephant, yak and more.
What I liked most about this picture book is the media used to create the illustrations. This book seemed different from the other picture books I have read because the illustrations were created by using a collage technique. Instead of using simple drawings the collection of illustrations contained soft colors and shading.
Although the main character of this book is a girl, all children can enjoy the plot. Also, a variety of animals are included in this picture book so children can look for their favorite animals. I recommend Zoo-Looking for children in kindergarten and older. I liked how the author included rhyming and repetition to engage the reader. This creates a fun beat for the sentence structures.
What I liked most about this picture book is the media used to create the illustrations. This book seemed different from the other picture books I have read because the illustrations were created by using a collage technique. Instead of using simple drawings the collection of illustrations contained soft colors and shading.
Although the main character of this book is a girl, all children can enjoy the plot. Also, a variety of animals are included in this picture book so children can look for their favorite animals. I recommend Zoo-Looking for children in kindergarten and older. I liked how the author included rhyming and repetition to engage the reader. This creates a fun beat for the sentence structures.
Silly BIlly by Pat Hutchins
When children go to school they are propelled into a new surrounding with many different people. Children are put into many different situations and their interactions with others are important. At school children learn to take turns, share toys, make new friends and so on.
Silly Billy is a picture book that sends a message to children to be nice to others, even if that person is their sibling. The main character of this picture book is a young goblin named Hazel. Hazel keeps getting distracted by her younger brother during play time. Her parents tell Hazel to play games with her young brother Billy. Even though Billy accidentally knocks over her building blocks and doll house, Hazel is patient and lets him play with her.
This picture book is appropriate for children in kindergarten and up. I like this picture book because it includes bright colors and has a few sentences on each page. Some children like to look at pictures while reading so this book will engage children with the illustrations on each page.
Silly Billy is a picture book that sends a message to children to be nice to others, even if that person is their sibling. The main character of this picture book is a young goblin named Hazel. Hazel keeps getting distracted by her younger brother during play time. Her parents tell Hazel to play games with her young brother Billy. Even though Billy accidentally knocks over her building blocks and doll house, Hazel is patient and lets him play with her.
This picture book is appropriate for children in kindergarten and up. I like this picture book because it includes bright colors and has a few sentences on each page. Some children like to look at pictures while reading so this book will engage children with the illustrations on each page.
The Berenstain Bears and The Spooky Old Tree by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Summer nights, hide and seek, and tree house meetings. Reading The Berenstain Bears and The Spooky Old Tree reminded me of childhood activities I use to partake in. This book describes an adventure that three young bears take visiting a spooky old tree. While in this tree they come in contact with multiple mysterious creatures. These three bears travel a twisty trail and find things that give them goosebumps.
I really enjoyed The Spooky Old Tree because of the plot and the illustrations. This picture book included magnificent illustrations with amazing details. The illustrations included small details such as a small mouse hiding in the floor boards, bats hanging from the ceiling and alligators swimming in the pond.
I also like this book because the authors used repetition and questions to engage the reader. In addition, this picture book sends a message to children to try and overcome their fears and take an adventure. By going in the old spooky tree, these three bears had the opportunity to see many interesting animals and artifacts. I would recommend this picture book for children in first grade and up. I would take note though that some pictures in this book could scare younger children.
I really enjoyed The Spooky Old Tree because of the plot and the illustrations. This picture book included magnificent illustrations with amazing details. The illustrations included small details such as a small mouse hiding in the floor boards, bats hanging from the ceiling and alligators swimming in the pond.
I also like this book because the authors used repetition and questions to engage the reader. In addition, this picture book sends a message to children to try and overcome their fears and take an adventure. By going in the old spooky tree, these three bears had the opportunity to see many interesting animals and artifacts. I would recommend this picture book for children in first grade and up. I would take note though that some pictures in this book could scare younger children.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Weird Wolf by Margery Cuyler
The children’s novel, Weird Wolf, is about a red headed nine year old boy who comes from a family line of werewolves. This novel incorporated references to McDonalds, baseball and supernatural events, all items I enjoy. The main character of this novel is a young boy named Harry Walpole who discovers he has inherited his grandfather’s curse of being a werewolf. Harry hides his secret from his parents fearing rejection and looks for support from his friend Tim. During this confusing stage of his life, Harry not only finds support from his friend Tim but also from an unexpected character, Abby, a classmate crush.
I liked this novel because the author included very descriptive wording and interesting situations. For example, Harry’s cravings for McDonalds were catalysis for embarrassing moments such as streaking around his neighborhood. I also enjoyed this novel because the character Harry is always upbeat and seeks to find a solution to his werewolf problem on his own. This sends Harry on an adventure and meanwhile he makes new friends and even hits a homerun during a baseball game. This novel sends a message to children to try and make the best of each situation.
I feel as though this novel could be appropriate for children in second grade and up depending on their reading level. The detailed pictures, witty conversations between characters and an adventurous plot makes this a very enjoyable novel to read. The Weird Wolf includes everything from a competitive baseball game to moonlight madness to a romantic love story.
I liked this novel because the author included very descriptive wording and interesting situations. For example, Harry’s cravings for McDonalds were catalysis for embarrassing moments such as streaking around his neighborhood. I also enjoyed this novel because the character Harry is always upbeat and seeks to find a solution to his werewolf problem on his own. This sends Harry on an adventure and meanwhile he makes new friends and even hits a homerun during a baseball game. This novel sends a message to children to try and make the best of each situation.
I feel as though this novel could be appropriate for children in second grade and up depending on their reading level. The detailed pictures, witty conversations between characters and an adventurous plot makes this a very enjoyable novel to read. The Weird Wolf includes everything from a competitive baseball game to moonlight madness to a romantic love story.
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