I have to admit to a bias before I give my review of this book. I absolutely love books. I read books. I collect books. I decorate with books. I blog about books. I review books. I tweet about books. I talk animatedly about books. And....I'm a librarian. So, naturally, I related to the message of this book which was to enjoy your books but not to the point of missing out on … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce
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Book Review: My Pop-Up Bible Stories by Juliet David; illustrated by Daniel Howarth
This little book is just right for a three to five year old who is becoming familiar with Bible stories. The pop-ups are simple but effective. I liked that they didn't just pop-up but moved. The text is brief and should appeal to young children. I also liked the added citations that reveal where the stories are found in the Bible. I gave it to my three-year-old nephew who I … [Read more...] about Book Review: My Pop-Up Bible Stories by Juliet David; illustrated by Daniel Howarth
Everyone Craves an Audience
Happily residing in the children's department of my library are several familiar characters and animals that welcome children each day. Barney is still a particular favorite as is evident in the number of times he is removed from his place on the shelf to keep a child company during his/her visit. One young lady asked if she could read a book to Barney. When I gave … [Read more...] about Everyone Craves an Audience