My Little Polar Bear by Claudia Rueda

My Little Polar Bear is a sweet and simple story about a baby polar asking his mother if he is a polar bear. His mother tries to explain to him how he is polar bear. She explains that he was born in the Arctic, is white like the snow, has large feet, can walk on snow, smells seals, is a good swimmer, and can find his way in a snow storm. The little polar bear says he does not swim well, he gets lost in the snow, and he slips. The mother bear tells her baby that she will teach him all of these things. The one thing the little polar bear knows for sure is that his mother loves him.

This story is very simple and for beginner readers in Kindergarten and 1st grade. The story is something that many parents can relate to. All children need to learn from their parents as they grow up. This is a great book for students learning to read because there are only a few words on each page and they are fairly simple words.

The book caught my eye because of the blue glitter cover. All the pictures are very simple in blue and white. I was not that fond of the illustrations, but the simplicity of them goes along with the simplicity of the story. It is not trying to hard, it just a plain and simple sweet story. When i read this to my second grade child study student he really liked it because he could read along with me. I think this story would be a good addition to a Kindergarten and first grade classroom. Kids will enjoy it and parents will enjoy it as well.

Bubble Trouble by Margaret Mahy

Bubble Trouble is the story of a little boy who gets stuck inside his sisters bubble and floats above the town where everyone stops what they are doing to run after him. His mother is worried that the bubble will pop and the little baby will fall. A rebel boy on the block decides to try to shoot it down with a pebble and when he does, the bubble bursts and the baby begins to fall. Luckily, one of their neighbors had a quilt with her that she was working on and they all open up the quilt and hold it out so that the baby can fall safely on it and be okay.

This story is told in an interesting rhyming fashion. Only two lines on the page rhyme and for some reason I just could not get the flow going with that. There were many tongue twister rhyming words that all sounded a like and would make for a fun read for children, but also somewhat difficult for parents. It is hard to keep a good pace because the rhyming was different then what I am used to reading. Also, many of the words were different and harder for younger children to understand. Though they will probably understand what is going on through the pictures, I found the book itself to be confusing for young kids.

The illustrations, done by Polly Dunbar, seemed to be done partially in colored pencil which I found refreshing. It was a little something different then you usually see and for children who use colored pencil, they can try to replicate some of the illustrations. This story would be good for students in 1st and 2nd grade, though it still might be a little confusing for them. If the story is read fast, kids will get a kick out of the rhyming words and funny tongue twisters in the story.

Dem Bones by Bob Barner

Dem Bones is a book that goes through all the major bones in the human body. It shows the bone and explains what the bone is connected to, like that little song we use to sing as kids "the foot bones connected to the...ankle bone, the ankle bones connected to the...leg bone, the leg bones connected to the...knee bones, and so on and so forth. It gives a little description of the bone and then some functions that that bones allows us to do.

This fun book is a great way for children to learn all about the bones in their bodies. It is a great information book that still has a fun childrens book feel to it. I think this book would be great when teaching science to children. Even though the book is simple, it could still be a good book to use for kids in older grades like 5th or 6th. The illustrations show the reader the different bones and use a lot of color.

I really like this book as a way to teach the bones in the body. While reading it there were many things about the bones that I still did not know as a adult so I think that this book would be really helpful for students learning about the body.

The Giver

I honestly think I read this book in the 4th grade, but do not know how I could have even began to understand it. This extraordinary takes place in a community where everything and everyone are the same. The people of the community do not experience any pain or even love. They are given a job during their twelfth year and that is the job they are to study and do. They do not believe in choice, or color, or anything that would allow a person to think or be an individual. The main character of the story, Jonas, is incredibly nervous as his twelfth year approaches. He is not sure what kind of job he will receive. At the end of the ceremony he finds out he will be the new receiver of memory. This is very honorable job to have in this community because he gets to a follow a different set of rules. The receiver of memory trains with the giver, the only person in the community who holds memories of a place in which the world was once like. When he begins to receive memories from the giver, he starts to feel pain and love. He does not understand why the community would be against this things. He see's colors and finds them beautiful.

As time goes on, Jonas also discovers what it means to be released into the world. He finds out through memories that if you are released you are going to be killed. His father wanting to release Gabriel, a baby they had been looking after. Jonas does not want this to happen and also wants all the memories to be released back into the communities so that they can all experience these things. He decides to escape with Gabriel and free all the memories. The ending of the book is left to interpretation. Jonas and Gabriel hear music and think they will be welcomed in this new land. Some people believe this means they came across a new village, one more like the real world today as we know. Some believe the coldness they experienced made them freeze to death and that is was they heard before they died.

Whatever the ending may mean, I believe that this book is one that should not only be read by middle schoolers, but young adults and adults who may have never read it. I barely remember reading this book because I think I was to young to understand its full meaning. When teaching this book you can really delve into big issues like independence, difference, and being able to make mistakes. We all experience pain, but the great part in experiencing pain is experiencing something great after that pain. We can enjoy the great things in life if we never experience any of the bad things. This is so important for children to learn.

I would recommend this book for children in 6-8th grade because I think they will get the most out of it. There are many great discussions and assignments that can be done with this book and will crease some great dialogue. I feel like this book is a must for teachers.

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

Twilight is the famous 4-part series book about the love between a vampire and a teenage girl. Bella is an ordinary girl who moved to Seattle to live with her father. She is a shy, quiet girl who mostly keeps to herself. She sits next to a mysterious boy named Edward in one of her classes and gets the feeling like he does not like her. As time goes on and Bella observes Edward, she senses that something is different about him and ultimately realizes that he is a vampire. Edward is a vampire that does not human blood, only animal blood. Two try to stay away, but realize that their connection is much to strong. Being in love with a vampire is difficult, especially when other vampires in town want to eat you. The first book in the series only touches on the crazyness that is The Twilight Saga.

The Twilight books, especially the first one, are extremely popular among teenagers, specifically girls. The reason I think this is, is because many young girls can relate to Bella. She is the gorgeous popular beauty in the school, but an average teenage girl. There is also something very intriguing about a forbidden love as well dating a boy who would do just about anything for you.

Though many think this book is just for girls, I have heard of boys reading the book and enjoying it. There is actions\fighting scenes between the vampires and in the later books with werewolves. I think there is much for boys to like about this book other then the main romance. This book is probably for students in 6-8 grade. It has some risque content in the later series, but I think most young readers have seen or heard of the same stuff on television or in movies. It is a great modern day Romeo and Juliet with a twist and with the current vampire craze, many students will probably want to read it.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Bill Martin Jr.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear is a simple childrens book for preschool and kindergartners. The story begins with the brown bear and the author asking brown bear brown bear what do you see and then finding out what animal was next and color it was going to be. Some of the animals were a red bird, yellow duck, purple cat, blue horse, green frog, ect. At the end there is a mother who sees a group of children that explain that they see all of the animals and the mother looking at them. I think the means the mother is reading them the story.

I remember reading this book when I was very little. It is a simple and great book for kids who are just learning how to read. It is also a great way to learn about different animals and different colors. As a teacher you can also make an extension out of it and have kids add their own illustrations and words explaining the types of things they see. This could be very fun for kindergartners and first graders.

The illustrations were by Eric Carle whom I love. They are very colorful, yet simple pictures which are a staple of Eric's work. I think young kids will find this book to be fun and will want to read it over and over again with their parent or teacher. A great addition to any classroom library.

Wolf Camp by Katie Mcky

Wolf Camp is the story of a girl who asks her parents to go to wolf camp. When she returns from her 2 weeks adventure, her parents notice that somethings have changed about her. She was sniffing in the dirt, scratching fleas, and only wanting to eat meat. Her parents found this incredibly strange, but overtime realize that it might be from wolf camp. She then sees a poster for bear camp and asks her parents if she can go, circling the whole story around again, but about a bear.

I really was not a fan of this book. When looking at the cover and seeing the picture of the little girl ready to go to camp with all of her luggage I assumed the book would be about her experience at camp. I attended overnight camp as a kid and thought that this book would remind me of this times. The story does not take place at camp at all. It is a face paced book and I found myself getting annoyed by the fact that they did not once show her at camp.

The one thing I liked, as with most books, were the illustrations. They way they showed the little girl acting like a wolf was very funny. I especially liked the picture of her scratching her head with her foot. I think this book would be good for students in k-2nd grade. Even though I really did not enjoy the overall story, I think that kids will find the story funny.

Fashion Kitty by Charise Mericle Harper

Fashion Kitty is a graphic novel about a kitten family. The main character, Kiki, describes her family as different from other cats because they have a pet mouse and are vegetarians. One day at Kiki's birthday a shelf full of fashion magazines falls on Kiki and when she wakes up she is no longer a kitten, but a fashion kitty! She has super powers including being able to fly and being very fashionable. She comes to the rescue of her a girl from school was going to wear something embarrassing to school because a popular girl was trying to trick her. Fashion Kitty shows her what to wear instead and then sneaks into the popular girls room and plays a prank on her. She makes her think drawing circles around her eyes is cool. When she gets to school everyone laughs at her, but luckily the girl who fashion kitty helped comes to her rescue by letting her borrow a pair of glasses. The girls become friends.

Fashion Kitty is a graphic novel targeted for girls. I thought this was nice because when you think of graphic novels, you think of superhero stories that boys usually prefer to read. This was nice because it allowed for a girl to be a superhero and be relatable to girls. I also liked that when using a word that the author did not the the readers would know, he starred it and put the meaning in the bottom. An example of this is when she used faux pas.

This graphic novel was easy to follow along with and was a quick read. The pictures were done in black, white, grey, and pink. I liked the fact that they stuck to a color scheme the entire time that was different then anything else I had seen. It seemed to work for this story. I think this graphic novel would be good for students in 3rd and 4th grade. It is a fun story that will make girls want to be fashion superheros!

Would I Trade My Parents? by Laura Numeroff

Would I trade My Parents? Is a story by the author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. It is the story of a little boy who considers wanting to trade his parents because his friends parents let them do things that he cant. His friends parents let them camp under the stars, drink chocolate milk before dinner, and have pets. He realizes in the end that his parents let him do fun things that his friends do not and that his parents are the best of all and he would not trade them for the world.

This story is one that both kids and parents a like will enjoy. I really liked this story because it shows children that every family is different and just because a friends parents let them do something does not mean your parents will. It has a good message for children that their family is wonderful and different in its own way. Another great thing about this book is that it introduced a few french words and what they mean. This a nice touch of culture for students.

The illustrations in this book were another part I enjoyed. I am all about illustrations, so I always play close attention. I really enjoyed how realistic the pictures were, yet still have a nice touch of cartoon in them. They had good use of colors and were very vibrant. I would spend a lot of time looking at these pictures. I also liked the font, which is not the standard font you see in many childrens books.

This book would be great foe 1st-3rd graders. It can be good for younger kids and even enjoyable for 3rd graders. I thought this book had a nice message and would be a great addition in any classroom

Star of the Week: A Story of Love, Adoption, and Brownies with Sprinkles by Darlene Friedman

Star of the Week was a truly touching story. It is the story of a girl named Cassidy-Li who gets to be star of the week at school. When you are star of the week you get to bring a snack to class and make a poster that tell about yourself. Cassidy was so excited! She found pictures of her parents when they first adopted her, pictures of her cousins, best friend from Chinese school and preschool, her grandparents, and her doing activities she loves. When she completes her poster she still feels like it is missing something, her birth parents. She misses her birth parents sometimes and wishes she knew what they looked like. She decides to draw a picture of them so that they are apart of her poster. She is nervous to go to school the next day because she is scared kids will ask questions about being adopted. When she arrives at school she shares her poster and they all clap for her!

I found this book very relevant and important. There are many children who are adopted from china and from other countries and even from America. This book is a great way to introduce adoption to children and explain to them what it means. It is also good for children who are adopted and are struggling with what it means. Though Cassidy-Li's story is a happy one, not all of them are.

I really enjoyed the way they shared all about Cassidy-Li's life through pictures. It was great to see she has so many people in her life that care about her. She seems very happy and well taken care of. This realistic fiction novel would be good for children in 1st-2nd grade. The illustrations were also very beautiful and life like. This realistic fiction novel is a great one for your classroom. It can be a nice read aloud book to inform students that not everybody's families are the same.

I will be especially VERY careful by Lauren Child

This book really captures the way children think and act. I will be especially VERY careful takes me back to my childhood when I would borrow things from my friends. In the book, two best friend Lola and Lotta decide to exchange items. Lola gives Lotta her red bag and Lotta gives Lola her brand new fluffy white jacket. Lola promises to be especially very careful. After a day of avoiding disaster to the coat, Lola takes it off when at the library and accidentally leaves it behind. She is afraid to tell Lotta, but the next day at school she tells her she lost the coat. Luckily another friend from class found it and returned it to Lotta. In the end the two girls are still friends and Lola wants to borrow Lotta pencil case, but Lotta knows better now then to say yes.

This story put a smile on my face. The way the author writes the characters is exactly the way kids talk. This is a great way to make the story even more relatable to the kids reading it. The story in itself is one that I feel most kids can relate to whether you are a girl or a boy. Though the main characters are girls, I can see boys lending each other toys and having similar things happen. Another detail that I liked was that the two girls are of different races. This is not formally brought up in the book, but is important in my eyes. When children read this and see the girls who are of different races being friends it sends a positive message about acceptance and that things like race do not matter in friendship.

The pictures were different then any of the other books I had read. The children drawn impeccably but that is part of the books charm. It looks like a child could draw the two girls themselves if they wishes to. The pages all have different color backgrounds and the words on the page are written in cool and unique ways. Another detail I enjoyed is that some of the pictures contained real items like the picture of a cat was a real not,a drawn one, or a picture of a cookie that was an actual cookie. That was a nice touch that children will notice.

This book is great for students in K-2nd grade. They will be able to follow along and enjoy the story. I really liked this book and would like to read other books by the creator.

Enchanted Lions by David T Greenberg

Enchanted Lions is a story about a girl who is trying to go to sleep one night, but when she looks out of her window shes lions on the shore of the beach. The lions are enchanted and one of them takes young Rose on a ride through the night sky. They travel through the constellations on a magical journey. They are having a great time until they need to be rescued from a big black hole. They make their way back home and Rose says goodbye to her lion. When she returns to her room she sees all the lions going back into the sea. When she gets back into her bed she falls fast asleep.

This magical story is a great modern fantasy mixed with a little science fiction. The story rhymes and is very melodic. I would say this could is for young children in 1st-2nd grade but some of the scientific words will be over the head of kids that age. I think older kids who may be learning about the solar system or outer space may enjoy it as well. The idea of this story was different then anything else that I have read lately which was very refreshing.

The luminous pictures are not the best I have seen, but I think children will still enjoy them very much. This story is very imaginative and I think it is a great way to get kids imaginations running wild. It is also a great story to read before bed because it takes place during the night time. Overall, I found this book to be really nice. It is a smooth read with the rhyming and has a unique and interesting story that I think some kids will enjoy.

Peeny Butter Fudge by Toni Morrison and Slade Morrison

Peeny Butter Fudge is a story about children who spend the day with their Nana. They do a lot of fun things together through out the day like playtime, napping, story time. Nana takes these ordinary activities and transforms them into adventures with fairies, dragons, dancing, and pretending. One of the the things they do at the very is end is make Nana and Mommys famous Peeny Butter Fudge.

This story was written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Toni Morrison and her son Slade. It is a great family story that will bring families together when reading it. The pictures are made from oil paints are very bright and vibrant. The illustrator Joe Cepeda uses colors like yellow, red, pink, and purple to really make the pictures pop out. The rhyming of the pages also makes for a fun story that kids can really get into. It creates a nice flow for an easy read.

Another great thing about this story is that the family is of African-American decent. It is a great way to bring culture into your classroom and talk about how this family does activities that are probably similar to all the other kids in class. It is a great way to bring in difference, but also show similarities. At the end the story, Toni Morrison adds a recipe for making Peeny Butter Fudge so that a parent and their child can make it together after reading the story.

I thought this book was beautifully written and could be great for children in K-3rd grade and maybe even older. It is a fun and heart warming story that makes you want to cuddle up with your loved ones and eat some yummy Peeny Butter Fudge.

The Snaggle Grollop by Daniel Postgate

The Snaggle Grollop is a modern fantasy about a young boy named Sam who asks his parents for a pet. His parents keep saying no because they would be to much to take care of. He then asks them for a Snaggle Grollop, a fictional creature. His parents say yes because they believe this "thing" to be fictional, that is until he comes home with Sam one day. At first they are confused and taken aback by this creature but they soon grow to love it. The Snaggle Grallop grows lonely and wants someone like him to be with. That is when Sam's friend Emily wishes for Quibble Snuff. The two creatures become fast friends and fly off together.

The Snaggle Grollop is a funny story that is sure to bring laughs to children. I am sure many children out there make up creatures like this in their heads and would want to have one of them for a pet. It is great for kids who have big imaginations. The pictures are very colorful and eye catching. I also really liked the font on the pages, it was different then the standard font that is mostly used. I also liked the font was not in its typical horizontal lines, but it squiggles. The theme of friendship is present in this novel, and it is important for young kids to learn about the important of having good friends in their lives.

This great fantastical story would be a sure winner for kids in first and second grade. Its funny and creative story line will be easy for kids to follow and enjoy.

Officer Buckle and Gloria

Officer Buckle and Gloria is the winner of the caldecott medal. I had never heard of this book before so I decided to give it a shot. The picture book is about a police officer who spends his days going to schools and giving safety tips to students. The problem is nobody wants to listen to him when he speaks, that is until the police department assign him a dog to join him on stage for his speeches. Soon,the crowds begin to fall in love with Officer Buckle and his new partner Gloria who does tricks behind him on stage which he always fails to notice. When he finds out the crowed is only cheering for him, he grows sad and discouraged. In the end, he learns that his speeches are getting through to the students as long as Gloria is there to give them a laugh too.

I thought this book was a lot of fun. It is a picture book in which you need to see the pictures to know what is going on. The words do not say that Gloria is doing tricks, but the pictures make it clear. This makes it a fun story for young children who enjoy pictures. The illustrations are vivid and colorful as well. The book also has a nice message about the importance of safety that hopefully children will pick up on.

Officer Buckle and Gloria is a funny story that I think children will enjoy. It would be good for K-2nd grade. This book was one of favorites that I have read so far because it has a good message, great illustrations, and a great story that made me want to keep reading on.

P.S Longer Letter Later by Paula Danziger and Ann M. Martin

P.S Longer Letter Later is a great young adult book. I remember all my friends were reading it in 5th grade, but I was not much of a free reader back then. When I saw it on the bookshelf I knew I had to read it now. The book is written in letter form between two best friends. One of the friends has just moved away with her family but the girls vow to stay friends through letters and sharing stories of what is going on in their lives without the other. Tara*starr, the girl who moved away, is a free spirit who always wants to be the center of attention while her friend Elizabeth is on the shy side. Tara's parents had her at a young age and have dealt with money problems for most of Tara's life. Elizabeth was raised in a wealthy home where she was always taken care of.

All of this changes when Tara moves. Tara's parents begin to make responsibility over themselves and their daughter while Elizabeth's life slowly falls apart as her father loses his job and turns to drinking. I love that this book is written in letter form. It allows you to really get to know the personalities of the girls. They find it difficult to keep their friendship going while being apart from each other and with the family problems Elizabeth is having. The girls have fights through out the book in which the letter writing stops on one side.

This book is very unique and fun, but it also deals with serious issues. Many children have money issues in their families and these things can be very hard to deal with and talk about with friends. On the surface it seems like a book about two best friends sharing funny stories, it actually deals with much deeper issues. Dealing with friends moving away, financial problems, young parents, or neglectful parents.

I really liked this book and could not put it down. I would recommend it to any middle school aged kid. Though girls may like it because of the female characters I still think their is a lot boys can get out of it as well.

Little Rabbit Couldn't Sleep by Beth Shoshan

Little Rabbit Couldn't Sleep is a story about a little rabbit who tries to stay awake until he see's the big sliver moon. He spends the day trying to find the moon the fastest way he can. When he asks people for help in finding the moon he decides not to take their advice because it would take to long. In the end, the little rabbit falls fast sleep before getting to see the big moon in the sky. I guess he will have to try again tomorrow night.

Little Rabbit Couldn't Sleep was a book for the new book shelf. This is another book I chose because of the illustrations. I love how the colors in this book are so bright and vibrant. They really pop off the page. The story itself and the writing was not my favorite. I did like the repetition of the line "Little Rabbit thought he had better ask someone else - just to be sure." Repetition is always a great way for children to get involved in their reading. They can read along with their parent or guardian.

I think this book is good for young readers in 1st or 2nd grade. I know children will like the pictures just as I had. They are very eye catching and beautifully done. Though the story was not my favorite, I still think this is a good book to read with children who are just starting to read. They can join in for the repetition parts and read along.

Yummiest Love by Lisa McCourt

Yummiest Love is another new book I found on the new book shelf. I thought the title was cute and wanted to read it. The book is about a love between a parent and a child. I found it very heart warming and touching. It is a book I would of enjoyed reading with my parents as a child before bed. These kinds of books that do not really have a plot are always some of my favorites. They always have a special meaning in them and children can connect to. Every child can connect to sharing a bond with their parent or guardian.

This book would be good for little kids in K-2, but like most of these books, I still enjoy them at my age. There is a part of the story where they talk about a "snuddle" which is a mix between a snuggle and cuddle. It reminded me of one of my friends who I love to cuddle with. I showed her the book and she thought it was adorable as well. I think the overall message of this book is a great one. It is a feel good book that any parent would be happy to read to their children. It is also simple enough that the child can read along.

Yummiest Love put a smile on my face from start to finish. I think this book is a great bedtime story for young kids and they will fall in love with all of its yummy-ness

The Magical Snowman by Catherine Walters

The Magical Snowman is a book I found on the new books section in the public library. The cover immediately caught my eye with its light blue color and beautiful illustration. I was really happy I picked this book out. The story is a simple, yet heart warming story. A little rabbit build a snowman and believes him to be real. His father keeps telling him this is not true. His father send him out to get berries one day and the the little rabbit gets lost. Then all of the sudden his snowman appears to help lead him home. When he gets home his father is so excited to see him. Little rabbit tells his father he got lost and his snowman helped him home. When his father looks back he seems the snowman in its same stationary position and laughs it off. Little Rabbit did not care because he knew the truth.

One of my favorite things about this book were hands down the illustrations. They were breathtakingly beautiful. I think they were done by water colors. The illustrator Alison Edgson did such an amazing job. One of my favorite things was that the snowman was done with sparkles and his rough to the touch. This will be fun while reading with children because they can feel the pages for the snowman. The pictures have such a lightness and easiness to them. They are very refreshing. The pictures add so much to this simple story and really made me want to read it over and over again.

I think this is a great story for children K-2nd grade. It is a good family story that parents could read to their kids. I think children will like the story and hopefully enjoy the beautiful illustrations. I really loved this book and would even recommend it to people my age just so they can see the pictures.

For Just One Day by Laura Leuck

For Just One Day is a newer book. I was reading many books that I had already read before when I was younger or ones that I had heard of. This book was quite a surprise. It is about a little boy who goes through many different animals like a chimpanzee, porcupine, grizzly bear, butterfly and many that that he would want to be for just one day. At the end he explains how he would only want to be these things for just one day because the rest of the days he just want to be himself. The book has a wonderful message for children. It is okay to want to be something or someone else for a day, but in the end, the best person you can be is you.

I really liked the way the book was laid out. Every page was a different animal, but on the page before it would give clues as to what the next animal he wanted to be was. This can be really fun for children and they can guess what the next animal is. The words also rhyme so that will make it a bit more easier for them. The pictures are fun and colorful. The font of the animal names changes and are always a different color. My favorite part is the last page. When the boy explains that all the other days he wants to be the "special him" there is a little mirror. This will be fun for the readers while reading the book because they will be able to see their own reflection.

I think children will find this book fun and exciting. It is not very hard so I think it would be best for grades K-2. They can read along with their parent\guardian. When I read this book to two second grades that got a huge kick out of it and especially the mirror in the end. I really love this book and think children will too.

Madeline's Rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans

Madeline's Rescue is a fun book for lovers of Madeline. This story is about a dog who rescues Madeline when she falls into the water. The dog stays at the boarding school with all the girls and they fight over who it gets to sleep with. When people come for the school's inspection they find the dog and send it away. The girls are all sad and decide to go look for it. They finally find the dog and continue to fight over it. The dog has puppies one night and now there is enough for everyone.

This book is better for girls rather then boys. I can see boys who might enjoy it, but all of the characters in the book are female. The story is simple and would be good for children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade. If the child is a dog lover, they will definitely enjoy this book. It brings a love of animals along with a series book with common characters. Children will enjoy reading Madelines Rescue if they are familiar with other Madeline books.

The pictures in the book use many of the same colors like yellows, and oranges. It makes the pages really pop out. I would have liked if they used more colors, but I liked the common theme of using a certain color palate. This book was not my favorite, but it is a book I think young girls who like Madeline will enjoy. It is a simple story with heart.

I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Nadine Bernard Westcott

I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly is a classic childrens book from my childhood. I remember reading this book in class when I was in kindergarten or first grade. The book is about an old lady who swallows a fly and then swallows many other odd things to try and catch the fly. In the end she swallows a horse and dies.

I think this book is a great book for kids who are learning to read because there is a lot of repetition in it. If you are reading this book to kids they are sure to join in by the end. The only problem I have with this book is that the ending is not a happy one. The old lady dies. It is good for kids to see an ending that is not always happy, but young kids might be a little uneasy about this. The illustrations in the book are colorful and funny. Kids will get a good laugh while reading this book and looking at the pictures.

I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly is a fun book for kids who are learning how to read. Though there are other books out there I would recommend over this one in terms of content for the younger kids, I still enjoy reading it at 20 years old.

Aurthur Babysits by Marc Brown

I was a big Aurthur fan as a kid. I loved to watch the show every morning. I had a few of the Aurthur books at home including this one. The book is about Aurthur going to babysit for the terrible Tibble Twins. His little sister D.W warns him that it is going to be hard because they are difficult, but Aurthur does not believe it will be so bad. When he gets there he sees how wrong he was. The twins take over and tie Aurthur to a chair. He eventually gets them to calm down with a story and they end up having a great time with him.

This is a fun story to read when you babysit kids. It is especially fun if the kids you're reading it to know Aurthur and the characters. The pictures are fun and colorful. I think this book is good for kids in 1st to 3rd grade. I think older kids who like Aurthur will enjoy it to. Everyone can relate to having a babysitter or tormenting a babysitter.I loved to read this book when I babysat. I thinks kids will really enjoy this book.