Dolphin Summer by Catherine Hapka is the type of book I would have loved when I was eight to about ten years-old. There is a girl a bit like me (always a plus when I was reading), dolphins, interesting questions, a bit of a mystery. As an adult, of course, there are holes in the story. But I have no problems recommending this to kids. The story is basic but fun for the third to (low) fifth grade reader. Our heroine, Lily, is alone for […]
Wedgie & Gizmo at it again
Not realizing that the Wedgie and Gizmo series by Suzanne Selfors was not a stand-alone book, I picked up the second one. However, while you should read the first title first, there is enough background to help fill in some blanks. The story about the family and friendship runs side-by-side with the story of Wedgie and Gizmo as it is told from the point of view of the animal telling the chapter, but also the narrator gives information that neither pet could understand. Wedgie is […]
America The Beautiful
The story of Thomas Cole, considered the founder of American’s art movement, is told in the pages of Picturing America: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Art by Hudson Talbott. While Hudson does touch on some of the highlights of Cole’s life (how he immigrated to America, his walking across Pennsylvania, traveling Europe) he mostly tells how the art came to be and how Cole was considered not only a great artist but how he was considered one of Americas first artists that was […]
Patricia Polacco Is a Rock Star!
Those of us who were kids or had children are probably familiar with Patricia Polacco’s work. Many of her stories are based on her own experiences growing up. One of her popular books is Thank You, Mr. Falker. This is the story of a Trisha, an eager girl who cannot wait for school to start so she can learn to read. However, things are not easy, and many of her teachers and classmates label her as stupid. Including Trisha, herself. IT is not until Mr. […]
The Most Beautiful Song
Khalida wakes up one night to a special song playing in her inner ear. She tries capturing it right then on the piano, but she is told to go back to bed. She hears it again at school. But is told to go back to class. However, when she has a moment to play it, she cannot remember it. But finally, when the time is just right, she can give her song to everyone. As someone who considers herself a poet, I know the frustration […]
A non fiction Wonder
Robert Hoge was born to a suburban Australian family in 1972; he had a large tumor on his face and malformed legs most likely the result of his mother taking medication before she knew she was expecting. At first his mother, who had four other children at home, didn’t want to see her son and considered abandoning her youngest to a Home. Her doctors even recommended it. However, she quickly came around and became a champion for her youngest son. I knew I was ugly. […]
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