Review: Eric Carle's Animals Animals

From leaping, flying fish to dancing butterflies, and camels that "trollop along," Eric Carle's brilliant and colorful collage designs bring to life animal poems from such diverse sources as Shakespeare, Lewis Carroll, Rudyard Kipling, Emily Dickinson, and Jack Prelutsky, as well as Bible verses, Japanese haiku, American Indian poems and more. This celebration of the wonder and variety of earth's animals is "joyous...a book to be shared" (Booklist, starred review).

Review: Ruby Valentine Saves the Day by: Laurie B. Friedman

It's Valentine's Day and Ruby won't let anything spoil the celebration! In this follow-up to the popular Love, Ruby Valentine, Ruby's favorite day of the year rolls around again, and she and Lovebird work feverishly to plan the perfect party for everyone in Heartland. But when Valentine's Day arrives, an unexpected snowstorm threatens to ruin all of Ruby's plans. Will Ruby find a way to save the day, or will everyone in Heartland have to wait until next year to celebrate? Another heartwarming tale of a girl who discovers the true meaning of Valentine's Day.
Book Details: Format: Library Binding Publication Date: 11/1/2010 Pages: 32 Reading Level: Age 5 and Up

Review: Jefferson The Colorful Caterpillar by: Crystal Clifton

Making fun of someone is never a nice thing to do, especially when you don’t know what they might become in the future. Find out what happens to Jefferson that surprised all his friends.

Review: Kobee Manatee Heading Home to Florida by Robert Scott Thayer

Kobee Manatee takes a rare summertime trip from Florida all the way up to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. But he needs to get home before winter sets in or he’ll die from the cold. Kobee meets two new friends along the way; Tess the seahorse and Pablo the hermit crab. Will their twelve hundred mile journey south be a safe one with so many unforeseen obstacles ahead? This beautifully illustrated children’s informational picture book about the rare and threatened manatee is for parents, grandparents, children, teachers and librarians who want a captivating adventure that can be enjoyed again and again.

Review: EXtreme Animals by Sarah Creese

Lenticular reading books for children and parents to enjoy together.
The "Ready to Read" series brings you exciting non-fiction titles for young readers that are designed to help develop confidence in young children learning to read. Each title contains: amazing facts; bright photographic images with simple annotations; a quiz; a picture dictionary; a key words section; and ideas for parents to encourage and improve their child's reading. Lenticular covers bring each subject to life. Children will love watching the bright and colorful images move before their eyes.

Review: Astronomy: The Solar System by April Chloe Terrazas

A fun and innovative way to explore the Solar System for all ages!
Emergent readers accurately pronounce planet names and associated terms using the sound it out sections on each page. Learn details about the 8 planets of the Solar System and the elements contained in the their atmospheres. Discover the other amazing things that can be found in our Solar System! Explore new vocabulary in this exciting 4^th installment of the Super Smart Science Series. Colorful illustrations and simplified text make a complex topic easy to understand.  

Review: The Chugger Championship by Scholastic adapted by Michael Anthony Steele

It's a hot new train property for the 21^st century. All aboard!
It's time for the annual Chugger Championship race! Wilson and Koko are both determined to win. But when Wilson breaks down during the race, will Koko come to the rescue or make a break for the finish line?