Review: Gems by Holly Cefrey

The rare beauty of gems has fascinated people for thousands of years. Did you know ancient Egyptians used a gem to make eye shadow or that there are only 100 different gems on Earth? Young readers will learn about how different gems are formed and how they were used in ancient times and today.

Review: The First Day of School by Margaret McNamara

It's almost the first day of first grade, and Michael can't wait. That is, until he discovers that his puppy, Cookie, can't join him. But when he learns that bringing Cookie means she wouldn't be just his anymore, he decides it's better if she stays home.

Review: "Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," said the Sloth by Eric Carle

slowly, slowly, slowly?that?s the way the sloth moves. slowly, it eats and then, slowly, it falls asleep. what strange kind of creature is this? the other animals wonder. why doesn?t it run or fly or play or hunt like the rest of us? ?why are you so slow?? the howler monkey inquires. but the sloth doesn?t answer any questions until the jaguar asks, ?why are you so lazy?? Anyone who has ever felt too busy will appreciate the sloth?s peaceful lifestyle and realize that it?s okay to take time to enjoy life. eric Carle?s dazzling collage illustrations introduce readers to the exotic beauty of the Amazon rain forest and the many unusual animals living there.

Review: Dino-Basketball by Lisa Wheeler

When the plant-chewing Grass Clippers face the red-toothed Meat on the basketball court, it's a showdown of pre-hysteric proportions. Herbivores and carnivores face off in a close game that includes dunks, alley-oops, and, of course, celebrity dinos with courtside seats.

Review: I Can Read About Prehistoric Animals by David Eastman

We picked this book up at our local library. My son loves to read about dinosaurs, and who wouldn't I mean they are really, really awesome to read about. Even though I have trouble saying the scientific name of dinosaurs my son seems to be able to say them better than I can. In this book you get to learn about the different kind of dinosaurs, what they looked like and how they are a bit related to the reptiles today. Overall a great read, for parents to sit and read to their child/children. Or fo...more I Can Read About books explore the world around us, from the mysteries of space to the wonders of undersea life, and everything in between.

Review: Naughtly Little Monkeys by Jim Aylesworth

What happens when you leave twenty-six little monkeys home alone? Lots of monkey business, that’s what! The charming chimps in this book, with names and misbehaviors to match each letter of the alphabet, cause all kinds of trouble when Mom and Dad go out. Jim Aylesworth’s rollicking rhyming text and Henry Cole’s irresistibly mischievous monkeys teach the alphabet with unmatched exuberance, from Andy . . . all the way to Zelda!

Review: Wiley & Grampa's Creature Deatures Hair Ball From Outer Space

This kooky, creature-crammed romp for early readers keeps the pages turning with pictures--and laughs--on every page. In HAIRBALL FROM OUTER SPACE!, could Gramma really be brainwashed by aliens who want to take over the planet with fast food joints--serving dishes made from the good people of Gingham County? Wiley and Grampa, to the rescue!