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This I Know
Seeing God in the World He Made (based on Jesus Loves Me)
Clay Anderson
2021 Bronze Medal
32 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
Reviewed by Jamie Lee Wandel for Readers' Favorite
This I Know by Clay Anderson is a lovely little children’s book about finding beauty in nature. The story begins with a girl waking her baby sister in excitement about the day ahead. Through rhyme and playful illustrations, we go on a trip with this child and her family. They go to the beach, then to the mountains. The child plays with her dog and hikes with her family. There are charming reminders of God in sunny and stormy skies. A brilliant rainbow reminds the reader of God's promise. Finally, they catch fireflies under the night sky and patiently wait to see a shooting star. The family is truly present in enjoying God's wonder in nature.
Clay Anderson's This I Know is a cute book! It is a Christian children’s book intended for that audience but even as a non-Christian, I still appreciated it. The theme of natural beauty resonates with most kids. I enjoyed the word choice and flow of the book. The rhymes are easy to follow and I imagine kids being able to read along after a few times of hearing the story. I especially liked the illustrations which were colorful and optimistic. The theme of the book is simply explored and consistently uncomplicated throughout. Unlike many Christian children’s picture books that are full of scriptures, this one only hints at God. This title makes a nice bedtime story or book for emergent readers. It would also make a cute book to accompany your kids on camping or road trip!
This I Know by Clay Anderson is a lovely little children’s book about finding beauty in nature. The story begins with a girl waking her baby sister in excitement about the day ahead. Through rhyme and playful illustrations, we go on a trip with this child and her family. They go to the beach, then to the mountains. The child plays with her dog and hikes with her family. There are charming reminders of God in sunny and stormy skies. A brilliant rainbow reminds the reader of God's promise. Finally, they catch fireflies under the night sky and patiently wait to see a shooting star. The family is truly present in enjoying God's wonder in nature.
Clay Anderson's This I Know is a cute book! It is a Christian children’s book intended for that audience but even as a non-Christian, I still appreciated it. The theme of natural beauty resonates with most kids. I enjoyed the word choice and flow of the book. The rhymes are easy to follow and I imagine kids being able to read along after a few times of hearing the story. I especially liked the illustrations which were colorful and optimistic. The theme of the book is simply explored and consistently uncomplicated throughout. Unlike many Christian children’s picture books that are full of scriptures, this one only hints at God. This title makes a nice bedtime story or book for emergent readers. It would also make a cute book to accompany your kids on camping or road trip!
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The Four Seasons
Limited Edition Children's Poetry
Dr Skyla Duncan
2021 Bronze Medal
56 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
Xyla is only three, but she already loves the four seasons of the year. There is so much to enjoy in each season; so much to do. In the summer, when it’s hot, you can enjoy ice cream, building sandcastles, and make chalk pictures on the driveway. In the fall, you can pick apples, run through the leaves, and pick the best pumpkin ever for Halloween. In the winter, you can toboggan, ice skate, and enjoy the clear night sky; and then there’s spring, with so much hope in the air for new growth, new life, and new fun. Xyla loves it all.
Dr. Skyla Duncan’s picture book story, The Four Seasons: Limited Edition Children’s Poetry, is a sweet and soothing glance at the four seasons of the year. Told in rhyming verse, the author follows the four seasons, outlining the many different changes and activities one can enjoy during each season. The author begins with summer, depicting the fun times Xyla can enjoy with her family while learning some of the wonderful things that summer presents. Even a rainy day can be lots of fun if Mommy bakes fresh cookies and Dad reads to her. Each verse is beautifully illustrated, some of the scenes taking place in Saint Lucia where her parents came from and other scenes in New York City where they live now. This collection of verse is a comforting look at the four seasons, presented in a way that young readers will enjoy as well as learn something new each time they have it read to them. This book is a real treasure.
Xyla is only three, but she already loves the four seasons of the year. There is so much to enjoy in each season; so much to do. In the summer, when it’s hot, you can enjoy ice cream, building sandcastles, and make chalk pictures on the driveway. In the fall, you can pick apples, run through the leaves, and pick the best pumpkin ever for Halloween. In the winter, you can toboggan, ice skate, and enjoy the clear night sky; and then there’s spring, with so much hope in the air for new growth, new life, and new fun. Xyla loves it all.
Dr. Skyla Duncan’s picture book story, The Four Seasons: Limited Edition Children’s Poetry, is a sweet and soothing glance at the four seasons of the year. Told in rhyming verse, the author follows the four seasons, outlining the many different changes and activities one can enjoy during each season. The author begins with summer, depicting the fun times Xyla can enjoy with her family while learning some of the wonderful things that summer presents. Even a rainy day can be lots of fun if Mommy bakes fresh cookies and Dad reads to her. Each verse is beautifully illustrated, some of the scenes taking place in Saint Lucia where her parents came from and other scenes in New York City where they live now. This collection of verse is a comforting look at the four seasons, presented in a way that young readers will enjoy as well as learn something new each time they have it read to them. This book is a real treasure.
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Henry's New Glasses
Katie Specht
2021 Bronze Medal
24 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
Henry's New Glasses is a children’s concept picture book written by Katie Specht and illustrated by the Creative Illustrations Studio. Something strange happened one afternoon as Henry and his dad began assembling a jigsaw puzzle. The two of them had lots of fun putting puzzles together, and this puzzle was one of Henry’s favorites -- but the pieces weren’t matching up properly. Henry asked his dad what was wrong, and his dad noticed that Henry was trying to connect two mismatched pieces. He asked Henry if he was having problems seeing, and Henry said that things seemed fuzzy sometimes. His dad said that Henry would need to go to an eye doctor to make sure he was seeing correctly. Henry didn’t really like that idea, but he did feel a bit better when his dad said that he would be seeing an eye doctor as well. Henry still wondered what the eye exam would be like? What if I have to wear glasses? Would the kids in class make fun of me?
Katie Specht’s Henry’s New Glasses will resonate with any kid who’s been to the eye doctor as well as many adults who still remember their first eye exam and pair of eyeglasses. Specht’s story demystifies that dreaded eye exam and shows kids that it’s really nothing to be frightened about. She walks them through each step in the process including getting that first pair of glasses. The story is a perfect way to calm kids down about an upcoming exam and to help them realize that glasses aren’t really that big a thing -- they just help you see better. The illustrations are marvelous, especially those panels showing Henry in the examination room. Each brightly colored illustration makes the story work perfectly. Henry’s New Glasses is most highly recommended.
Henry's New Glasses is a children’s concept picture book written by Katie Specht and illustrated by the Creative Illustrations Studio. Something strange happened one afternoon as Henry and his dad began assembling a jigsaw puzzle. The two of them had lots of fun putting puzzles together, and this puzzle was one of Henry’s favorites -- but the pieces weren’t matching up properly. Henry asked his dad what was wrong, and his dad noticed that Henry was trying to connect two mismatched pieces. He asked Henry if he was having problems seeing, and Henry said that things seemed fuzzy sometimes. His dad said that Henry would need to go to an eye doctor to make sure he was seeing correctly. Henry didn’t really like that idea, but he did feel a bit better when his dad said that he would be seeing an eye doctor as well. Henry still wondered what the eye exam would be like? What if I have to wear glasses? Would the kids in class make fun of me?
Katie Specht’s Henry’s New Glasses will resonate with any kid who’s been to the eye doctor as well as many adults who still remember their first eye exam and pair of eyeglasses. Specht’s story demystifies that dreaded eye exam and shows kids that it’s really nothing to be frightened about. She walks them through each step in the process including getting that first pair of glasses. The story is a perfect way to calm kids down about an upcoming exam and to help them realize that glasses aren’t really that big a thing -- they just help you see better. The illustrations are marvelous, especially those panels showing Henry in the examination room. Each brightly colored illustration makes the story work perfectly. Henry’s New Glasses is most highly recommended.
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Be Mindful of Monsters
A Book for Helping Children Accept Their Emotions
Lauren Stockly
2021 Silver Medal
40 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
Emotions can be overwhelming. Some emotions are like monsters: they lurk in the background just waiting for the right moment to take control. Like the anger monster that makes us stomp and yell or the worry monster that makes us lose focus, our minds becoming unhinged and fretful. Emotions are hard to control. We certainly can’t lock them out. They’re ever-present, and they’re real. So what do we do? Lauren Stockly’s picture book story, Be Mindful of Monsters: A Book for Helping Children Accept Their Emotions, is a clever and insightful approach to helping young readers understand and appreciate the importance of emotions so they can learn how to deal with them. The protagonist is a little boy, and the plot follows the boy’s concerns about how his emotions take control of everything he does. Anger, fear, worry, and more take over, making the boy uncertain how to manage it all. It really is overwhelming. Fortunately, Mom is there to help explain.
Using therapeutic metaphors and interactive activities, Lauren Stockly uses Mom to help the little boy and young readers find the means to accept and control these emotion monsters. There is a page where the reader is encouraged to look at the illustration and find at least ten tiny details, including the lurking emotion monster behind the bookcase. At the end of the book is a page full of multiple emotion monsters and the interactive question: “How are you feeling?” It encourages the young reader to share their feelings and emotions so they can recognize them, understand them, and hopefully control them. Beautifully illustrated, Be Mindful of Monsters: A Book for Helping Children Accept Their Emotions is an insightful way to start the conversation about emotions and make young readers more aware of their feelings.
Emotions can be overwhelming. Some emotions are like monsters: they lurk in the background just waiting for the right moment to take control. Like the anger monster that makes us stomp and yell or the worry monster that makes us lose focus, our minds becoming unhinged and fretful. Emotions are hard to control. We certainly can’t lock them out. They’re ever-present, and they’re real. So what do we do? Lauren Stockly’s picture book story, Be Mindful of Monsters: A Book for Helping Children Accept Their Emotions, is a clever and insightful approach to helping young readers understand and appreciate the importance of emotions so they can learn how to deal with them. The protagonist is a little boy, and the plot follows the boy’s concerns about how his emotions take control of everything he does. Anger, fear, worry, and more take over, making the boy uncertain how to manage it all. It really is overwhelming. Fortunately, Mom is there to help explain.
Using therapeutic metaphors and interactive activities, Lauren Stockly uses Mom to help the little boy and young readers find the means to accept and control these emotion monsters. There is a page where the reader is encouraged to look at the illustration and find at least ten tiny details, including the lurking emotion monster behind the bookcase. At the end of the book is a page full of multiple emotion monsters and the interactive question: “How are you feeling?” It encourages the young reader to share their feelings and emotions so they can recognize them, understand them, and hopefully control them. Beautifully illustrated, Be Mindful of Monsters: A Book for Helping Children Accept Their Emotions is an insightful way to start the conversation about emotions and make young readers more aware of their feelings.
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I Wish You Happiness
Empower Children To Be The Best They Can Be
Michael Wong
2021 Gold Medal
40 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
Reviewed by Melinda Facal for Readers' Favorite
I Wish You Happiness is a children’s picture book by Michael Wong with illustrations by Ann Baratashvili. This uplifting book is filled with positive and beautiful messages that will inspire young readers. Thoughtful and heartfelt wishes are shared to encourage children to believe in themselves and to live life to the fullest. Knowing that life is filled with ups and downs, children are motivated to be courageous and resilient. To empower themselves, children are encouraged to keep learning and to always try to seek knowledge. Lovely and charming illustrations throughout this book complement the hopeful wishes and sentiments offered. At the end of the story there are a few fun and special bonuses to interest and further engage readers. I Wish You Happiness is a luminous book that radiates hope and warmth.
Michael Wong’s I Wish You Happiness beautifully and succinctly conveys what anyone would wish for the children in their lives, for them to live with hope, strength, and joy. Each page of this book is a joyful reminder to focus on the goodness in life; kindness, peace, love, and generosity. I think this book will brighten anyone’s day and will also make an excellent birthday present for a child or a gift to new parents. Parents and caregivers will enjoy reading this book to children while sharing the meaningful messages that aim to help youngsters think, feel, and do their best. The added bonuses at the end were a pleasant surprise and will excite children. I Wish You Happiness is a highly recommended and inspiring read.
I Wish You Happiness is a children’s picture book by Michael Wong with illustrations by Ann Baratashvili. This uplifting book is filled with positive and beautiful messages that will inspire young readers. Thoughtful and heartfelt wishes are shared to encourage children to believe in themselves and to live life to the fullest. Knowing that life is filled with ups and downs, children are motivated to be courageous and resilient. To empower themselves, children are encouraged to keep learning and to always try to seek knowledge. Lovely and charming illustrations throughout this book complement the hopeful wishes and sentiments offered. At the end of the story there are a few fun and special bonuses to interest and further engage readers. I Wish You Happiness is a luminous book that radiates hope and warmth.
Michael Wong’s I Wish You Happiness beautifully and succinctly conveys what anyone would wish for the children in their lives, for them to live with hope, strength, and joy. Each page of this book is a joyful reminder to focus on the goodness in life; kindness, peace, love, and generosity. I think this book will brighten anyone’s day and will also make an excellent birthday present for a child or a gift to new parents. Parents and caregivers will enjoy reading this book to children while sharing the meaningful messages that aim to help youngsters think, feel, and do their best. The added bonuses at the end were a pleasant surprise and will excite children. I Wish You Happiness is a highly recommended and inspiring read.
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Sometimes When I'm Sad
Deborah Serani
2020 Finalist
40 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
Sometimes When I'm Sad is an educational storybook for children written by Deborah Serani and illustrated by Kyra Teis. All too often, adults overlook the emotions children feel, especially when they’re feeling sad, like the little boy in this story. When we first meet him, he’s very aware that there are times when he feels sad, and he realizes that crying, throwing his toys or hiding are ways he uses to cope with that overwhelming sadness he feels. Even ice cream and baby bunnies can’t chase away those blues when he feels that badly. Then a counselor came into his life. She understood his sadness and the giant space it can fill. She also had some ways to help him make those feelings grow smaller, while also acknowledging that crying and hiding are fine -- at least for a little while. She helped him realize that he could share his feelings with an adult or his friends, and she would also always be there for him.
Deborah Serani’s Sometimes When I'm Sad takes kids’ emotions seriously and shows kids that not only are those feelings real and important, but she can show them ways to deal with the turmoil and despair they create. Kyra Teis’s illustrations do a brilliant job of showing the little boy both when he’s feeling sad and when he’s happy and at peace with himself. I loved the expressions she gives her characters and the animation she imparts to the story. Serani also includes an appendix titled Helping Children Through Sadness: A Guide for Caring Adults which clues adults in on how to be aware of emotional turmoil in children and gives details of ways to help kids work through those feelings. She also includes a listing of resources for parents and caregivers. Sometimes When I'm Sad is an important book that’s most highly recommended.
Sometimes When I'm Sad is an educational storybook for children written by Deborah Serani and illustrated by Kyra Teis. All too often, adults overlook the emotions children feel, especially when they’re feeling sad, like the little boy in this story. When we first meet him, he’s very aware that there are times when he feels sad, and he realizes that crying, throwing his toys or hiding are ways he uses to cope with that overwhelming sadness he feels. Even ice cream and baby bunnies can’t chase away those blues when he feels that badly. Then a counselor came into his life. She understood his sadness and the giant space it can fill. She also had some ways to help him make those feelings grow smaller, while also acknowledging that crying and hiding are fine -- at least for a little while. She helped him realize that he could share his feelings with an adult or his friends, and she would also always be there for him.
Deborah Serani’s Sometimes When I'm Sad takes kids’ emotions seriously and shows kids that not only are those feelings real and important, but she can show them ways to deal with the turmoil and despair they create. Kyra Teis’s illustrations do a brilliant job of showing the little boy both when he’s feeling sad and when he’s happy and at peace with himself. I loved the expressions she gives her characters and the animation she imparts to the story. Serani also includes an appendix titled Helping Children Through Sadness: A Guide for Caring Adults which clues adults in on how to be aware of emotional turmoil in children and gives details of ways to help kids work through those feelings. She also includes a listing of resources for parents and caregivers. Sometimes When I'm Sad is an important book that’s most highly recommended.
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What's the Worst that Could Happen?
Yewande Daniel-Ayoade
2020 Honorable Mention
16 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
What’s the Worst that Could Happen? is a work of children’s fiction in the form of a picture book, which was penned by author Yewande Daniel-Ayoade with illustrations by artist Renate Logina. Aimed at children aged four to eight, this delightful book can be read accompanied or alone, in the case of older children, and is focused on concepts such as anxiety and the fear of rejection. The setting features central character Kayla, whose grandma uses the title phrase ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’ when Kayla is due to start at a new school. As Kayla’s imagination veers towards disaster, so begins a lesson in learning about the fears we create for ourselves.
Social anxiety is a growing issue in young people in our modern society, and so this delightful, amusing but also poignant work from author Yewande Daniel-Ayoade couldn’t come at a better time. The introduction of Kayla as a highly approachable and likable young person is very well balanced to show how overactive her imagination and fears are in comparison to reality. I actually found a lot of her worst-case scenarios really amusing to imagine, and the gorgeous illustrative work from artist Renate Logina really makes those moments pop as the storyline progresses. The organization works well and the story builds in an accessible way for all ages of reader within the range, culminating in a very important message about overcoming fear, which is very heartwarming to read. Overall, What’s the Worst that Could Happen? is a highly recommended story for any child who suffers from such fears and worries.
What’s the Worst that Could Happen? is a work of children’s fiction in the form of a picture book, which was penned by author Yewande Daniel-Ayoade with illustrations by artist Renate Logina. Aimed at children aged four to eight, this delightful book can be read accompanied or alone, in the case of older children, and is focused on concepts such as anxiety and the fear of rejection. The setting features central character Kayla, whose grandma uses the title phrase ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’ when Kayla is due to start at a new school. As Kayla’s imagination veers towards disaster, so begins a lesson in learning about the fears we create for ourselves.
Social anxiety is a growing issue in young people in our modern society, and so this delightful, amusing but also poignant work from author Yewande Daniel-Ayoade couldn’t come at a better time. The introduction of Kayla as a highly approachable and likable young person is very well balanced to show how overactive her imagination and fears are in comparison to reality. I actually found a lot of her worst-case scenarios really amusing to imagine, and the gorgeous illustrative work from artist Renate Logina really makes those moments pop as the storyline progresses. The organization works well and the story builds in an accessible way for all ages of reader within the range, culminating in a very important message about overcoming fear, which is very heartwarming to read. Overall, What’s the Worst that Could Happen? is a highly recommended story for any child who suffers from such fears and worries.
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I Would Love You Even If You Were A Tomato
(Mom's Choice Award Recipient)
Bucleigh Newton Kernodle
2020 Silver Medal
32 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Myah was worried when her dad tucked her into bed that night. She knew she did not listen to him during the day and she wondered if he still loved her. Daddy reassured her that he would always love her and there was nothing she could do that would keep him from loving her. Myah told him she would love him even if he was a tomato. Daddy told Myah he would love her even if she was a rotten potato covered in mayo. Myah giggled and told Daddy she would still love him if he was a screaming goat stranded on a pool float and Daddy said he would love her even if she was a rude ferret who never shared his carrot. Daddy also told Myah that there was nothing that would keep him from loving her and that God loves them the same way.
I Would Love You Even If You Were A Tomato by Bucleigh Newton Kernodle speaks in an interesting way about a father's unconditional love for his daughter and God's everlasting unconditional love for his children irrespective of what they are and what they do. Ashley Teets makes Bucleigh Newton Kernodle's words and concept palpable to youngsters with some lovely illustrations that also give a good pace and movement to the story. The book is a fun read and the silly analogies in the story will bring a smile to the faces of all readers. I Would Love You Even If You Were A Tomato is a good storybook for parents and tutors to use for storytelling sessions to help children understand the bond shared between a father and daughter, and God's love.
Myah was worried when her dad tucked her into bed that night. She knew she did not listen to him during the day and she wondered if he still loved her. Daddy reassured her that he would always love her and there was nothing she could do that would keep him from loving her. Myah told him she would love him even if he was a tomato. Daddy told Myah he would love her even if she was a rotten potato covered in mayo. Myah giggled and told Daddy she would still love him if he was a screaming goat stranded on a pool float and Daddy said he would love her even if she was a rude ferret who never shared his carrot. Daddy also told Myah that there was nothing that would keep him from loving her and that God loves them the same way.
I Would Love You Even If You Were A Tomato by Bucleigh Newton Kernodle speaks in an interesting way about a father's unconditional love for his daughter and God's everlasting unconditional love for his children irrespective of what they are and what they do. Ashley Teets makes Bucleigh Newton Kernodle's words and concept palpable to youngsters with some lovely illustrations that also give a good pace and movement to the story. The book is a fun read and the silly analogies in the story will bring a smile to the faces of all readers. I Would Love You Even If You Were A Tomato is a good storybook for parents and tutors to use for storytelling sessions to help children understand the bond shared between a father and daughter, and God's love.
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Dreams of Zugunruhe
Michael C Kinsey Ph.D.
2020 Bronze Medal
52 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Dreams of Zugunruhe by Michael Kinsey Ph.D. is a beautiful story shown as a dialogue between a Mother Tern and a Little Tern and imparts important life lessons to young readers; that of growing up and leaving home. Mother Tern tells Little Tern that it is important to learn what it means to be a tern, known for their boundless flights which go for days and through the nights. Little Tern is worried that it cannot learn how to be a proper tern but Mother Tern says it will know what to do when Zugunruhe visits it. Zugunruhe is the word that means what is inside a bird to make it want to spread its wings and cherish flying above all things. Mother Tern also tells Little Tern that they all have an adventure inside them and it will be able to see the globe from pole to pole. Little Tern did not want to leave its parents, and it did not want to fly so far without Mother Tern. Will Little Tern be able to leave home, face its fears, and discover the world on its own?
Dreams of Zugunruhe by Michael Kinsey Ph.D. is a story of growing up, learning to fly on one's own, leaving home to discover the world, and learning to live without the support of parents. The theme is poignant and Ros Webb makes it tangible to young readers with beautiful illustrations that throw light on the attachment to parents. The story also encourages readers to pursue freedom and explore the world on their own. Written in rhyming verses, the conversation between Mother Tern and Little Tern will touch the hearts of readers in many ways. This book is definitely a must-have in everybody's personal collection, irrespective of age, and also school and public libraries because of the excellent lessons for young readers to understand while growing up.
Dreams of Zugunruhe by Michael Kinsey Ph.D. is a beautiful story shown as a dialogue between a Mother Tern and a Little Tern and imparts important life lessons to young readers; that of growing up and leaving home. Mother Tern tells Little Tern that it is important to learn what it means to be a tern, known for their boundless flights which go for days and through the nights. Little Tern is worried that it cannot learn how to be a proper tern but Mother Tern says it will know what to do when Zugunruhe visits it. Zugunruhe is the word that means what is inside a bird to make it want to spread its wings and cherish flying above all things. Mother Tern also tells Little Tern that they all have an adventure inside them and it will be able to see the globe from pole to pole. Little Tern did not want to leave its parents, and it did not want to fly so far without Mother Tern. Will Little Tern be able to leave home, face its fears, and discover the world on its own?
Dreams of Zugunruhe by Michael Kinsey Ph.D. is a story of growing up, learning to fly on one's own, leaving home to discover the world, and learning to live without the support of parents. The theme is poignant and Ros Webb makes it tangible to young readers with beautiful illustrations that throw light on the attachment to parents. The story also encourages readers to pursue freedom and explore the world on their own. Written in rhyming verses, the conversation between Mother Tern and Little Tern will touch the hearts of readers in many ways. This book is definitely a must-have in everybody's personal collection, irrespective of age, and also school and public libraries because of the excellent lessons for young readers to understand while growing up.
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Oliver West! It's Time to Get Dressed!
Kelly Louise
2020 Silver Medal
36 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Oliver West was still in his pajamas while the other kids were outside having fun. Tommy was running and Jackson was high up in a tree. Parker was having fun riding his bike and Bree and Jade were drawing with chalk on the sidewalk but Oliver did not want to get dressed. His Mommy knew he was big and he could dress on his own. After a while when she came to check on him, he was not dressed. She tried helping him to get dressed; she put his right leg into his trousers, found the socks, and searched for the right shoe. Now would he be able to get dressed and get out of the house?
Oliver West! It's Time to Get Dressed by Kelly Louise is an adorable story that tackles the concept of independent dressing in an engaging way. Oliver West's character is cute and there will be many parents and children who will be able to relate to him. Rebecca Sinclair breathes life into the scenes and the characters with her charming and colorful illustrations, making the concept palpable to young readers. The storybook is good for read-aloud and storytelling sessions in classrooms to encourage children to dress independently, and by parents and grandparents to help their kids and grandkids understand how to dress on their own even though they might not be confident in doing it all by themselves. The topic is refreshingly different, relevant, and helpful to parents who find it difficult to get their children dressed, and to children who do not know how to dress on their own.
Oliver West was still in his pajamas while the other kids were outside having fun. Tommy was running and Jackson was high up in a tree. Parker was having fun riding his bike and Bree and Jade were drawing with chalk on the sidewalk but Oliver did not want to get dressed. His Mommy knew he was big and he could dress on his own. After a while when she came to check on him, he was not dressed. She tried helping him to get dressed; she put his right leg into his trousers, found the socks, and searched for the right shoe. Now would he be able to get dressed and get out of the house?
Oliver West! It's Time to Get Dressed by Kelly Louise is an adorable story that tackles the concept of independent dressing in an engaging way. Oliver West's character is cute and there will be many parents and children who will be able to relate to him. Rebecca Sinclair breathes life into the scenes and the characters with her charming and colorful illustrations, making the concept palpable to young readers. The storybook is good for read-aloud and storytelling sessions in classrooms to encourage children to dress independently, and by parents and grandparents to help their kids and grandkids understand how to dress on their own even though they might not be confident in doing it all by themselves. The topic is refreshingly different, relevant, and helpful to parents who find it difficult to get their children dressed, and to children who do not know how to dress on their own.
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