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Little Aiden
A Feelings Book for Toddlers (Little Aiden Series)
Albert Choi
2023 Silver Medal
41 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Doreen Chombu for Readers' Favorite
Little Aiden, written by Albert and Anna Choi and illustrated by Bettina Braskó, is a story about the various emotions toddlers experience throughout the day. The animations depict Aiden, a cute little boy in his diaper, doing many activities and experiencing new emotions. The authors reassure us that it is okay to have feelings because babies have them too. Once upon a time, we all were toddlers and went through embarrassing, playful, sad, and frustrating moments. These special moments evoked emotions we could not explain back then, but now we have grown to understand and accept that feelings are natural, and you cannot avoid them. Aiden gets angry and cries, but sometimes he is silly and laughs. Reading this book will help you understand your child's emotions and let you know that it is okay for them to feel what they feel, just like we all do.
Emotions are an important aspect of our development, and without them, we cannot create relationships. The earlier we learn about emotions and that it is okay to express what we feel, the better. Albert and Anna Choi have written a heartwarming tribute for their son Aiden, reminding him that it is okay to have feelings. I loved the cute picture of the real Aiden in the mirror because it was unexpected and gave the book a realistic touch. The illustrations were clear, and they conveyed the message perfectly. Bettina Braskó used bright and lively colors for the images, and children will love them. I recommend parents and educators read Little Aiden with their children today and learn about children's emotions together. Amazing book.
Little Aiden, written by Albert and Anna Choi and illustrated by Bettina Braskó, is a story about the various emotions toddlers experience throughout the day. The animations depict Aiden, a cute little boy in his diaper, doing many activities and experiencing new emotions. The authors reassure us that it is okay to have feelings because babies have them too. Once upon a time, we all were toddlers and went through embarrassing, playful, sad, and frustrating moments. These special moments evoked emotions we could not explain back then, but now we have grown to understand and accept that feelings are natural, and you cannot avoid them. Aiden gets angry and cries, but sometimes he is silly and laughs. Reading this book will help you understand your child's emotions and let you know that it is okay for them to feel what they feel, just like we all do.
Emotions are an important aspect of our development, and without them, we cannot create relationships. The earlier we learn about emotions and that it is okay to express what we feel, the better. Albert and Anna Choi have written a heartwarming tribute for their son Aiden, reminding him that it is okay to have feelings. I loved the cute picture of the real Aiden in the mirror because it was unexpected and gave the book a realistic touch. The illustrations were clear, and they conveyed the message perfectly. Bettina Braskó used bright and lively colors for the images, and children will love them. I recommend parents and educators read Little Aiden with their children today and learn about children's emotions together. Amazing book.
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Meet January
Book 1 of The Calendar Kids Series
April Martin
2023 Gold Medal
40 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Marta Tandori for Readers' Favorite
Meet January is a picture book written and illustrated by April Martin that has admirable emotional range. January loves to snuggle up in bed and loves her sleeping bag and having pretend campfires indoors. In other words, January loves being snuggly warm and pursuing all of the warm weather activities like picking flowers, being warmed by the sun, and seeing lovely green grass. Sadly though, winter break has ended and now January must head back to school after all her excuses for not being able to go – including pretending to be sick – don’t work on her mother. As she’s walking to school, January is convinced that it’s the coldest day in the history of cold days and by the time she reaches school, the unthinkable has happened and she has no idea what to do. Luckily her teacher does…
Martin’s protagonist, January (perhaps her name was inspired by the author’s own, named after the gentler month of April) is a little girl who, like most young children, characterizes her likes and dislikes in a very straightforward manner. Despite being named after what most would consider a winter month, January intensely dislikes the cold and has closed her mind to the possibility of even liking winter activities until her two friends come to the rescue, showing a deep well of empathy for their suffering friend. The other children in the class unfortunately aren’t as kind, making fun of January’s obvious discomfort. The children eventually band together as a group to solve January’s immediate problem and, thanks to January’s two friends, who have good listening skills, they use their ingenuity and imagination to do something wonderful for their friend. Given that the author is a teacher, it’s hardly surprising that the back of the book includes fun facts about the month of January as well as a number of discussion questions and even a recipe for snowman pancakes, January’s going-back-to-school breakfast. Meet January is a story about a child with a problem. Thanks to the author’s straightforward approach, it’s less a child’s story than it is a good story to which children will be able to relate.
Meet January is a picture book written and illustrated by April Martin that has admirable emotional range. January loves to snuggle up in bed and loves her sleeping bag and having pretend campfires indoors. In other words, January loves being snuggly warm and pursuing all of the warm weather activities like picking flowers, being warmed by the sun, and seeing lovely green grass. Sadly though, winter break has ended and now January must head back to school after all her excuses for not being able to go – including pretending to be sick – don’t work on her mother. As she’s walking to school, January is convinced that it’s the coldest day in the history of cold days and by the time she reaches school, the unthinkable has happened and she has no idea what to do. Luckily her teacher does…
Martin’s protagonist, January (perhaps her name was inspired by the author’s own, named after the gentler month of April) is a little girl who, like most young children, characterizes her likes and dislikes in a very straightforward manner. Despite being named after what most would consider a winter month, January intensely dislikes the cold and has closed her mind to the possibility of even liking winter activities until her two friends come to the rescue, showing a deep well of empathy for their suffering friend. The other children in the class unfortunately aren’t as kind, making fun of January’s obvious discomfort. The children eventually band together as a group to solve January’s immediate problem and, thanks to January’s two friends, who have good listening skills, they use their ingenuity and imagination to do something wonderful for their friend. Given that the author is a teacher, it’s hardly surprising that the back of the book includes fun facts about the month of January as well as a number of discussion questions and even a recipe for snowman pancakes, January’s going-back-to-school breakfast. Meet January is a story about a child with a problem. Thanks to the author’s straightforward approach, it’s less a child’s story than it is a good story to which children will be able to relate.
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ABCs of Affirmation Starring The Hiccups
Positive Affirmations For Toddlers
Dave W. Ball
2022 Finalist
33 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Barbara Fanson for Readers' Favorite
Outstanding illustrations + wonderful story = successful book. ABCs of Affirmation Starring The Hiccups has all the ingredients to become an enjoyable classic children’s picture book. Bold, colorful images fill each page and will draw children into the book, while the non-fiction story will keep them entertained. Children will love the zany, silly images of Hiccups, the starring characters on each page. Parents and teachers will love the values and positive affirmations on each page—arranged in alphabetical order. Author Dave W. Ball has written a wonderful book full of definitions and positive words to remind us of things we can do every day without any skills. This delightful book of reminders should be on every bookshelf.
Words like kindness, generous, encourage, and respect fills the pages of ABCs of Affirmation Starring The Hiccups. Students will love the strong, colorful images created by Design Pickle. The artwork is hilarious while illustrating serious life-changing topics. Teachers and parents will enjoy sharing this story with children while asking “What positive thing did you do today or what can you do tomorrow to help someone else?” Hopefully, this book will provoke interactivity and awareness that will help create positivity and giving in children and parents! Author Dave W. Ball has created a book that will be looked at over and over again. Let’s build positive minds with these powerful affirmations. This book should be in every home, school, and public library to remind us all to encourage others and ourselves.
Outstanding illustrations + wonderful story = successful book. ABCs of Affirmation Starring The Hiccups has all the ingredients to become an enjoyable classic children’s picture book. Bold, colorful images fill each page and will draw children into the book, while the non-fiction story will keep them entertained. Children will love the zany, silly images of Hiccups, the starring characters on each page. Parents and teachers will love the values and positive affirmations on each page—arranged in alphabetical order. Author Dave W. Ball has written a wonderful book full of definitions and positive words to remind us of things we can do every day without any skills. This delightful book of reminders should be on every bookshelf.
Words like kindness, generous, encourage, and respect fills the pages of ABCs of Affirmation Starring The Hiccups. Students will love the strong, colorful images created by Design Pickle. The artwork is hilarious while illustrating serious life-changing topics. Teachers and parents will enjoy sharing this story with children while asking “What positive thing did you do today or what can you do tomorrow to help someone else?” Hopefully, this book will provoke interactivity and awareness that will help create positivity and giving in children and parents! Author Dave W. Ball has created a book that will be looked at over and over again. Let’s build positive minds with these powerful affirmations. This book should be in every home, school, and public library to remind us all to encourage others and ourselves.
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Scoochie & Skiddles
Scoochie's Adoption Story
Tom Tracy
2022 Honorable Mention
33 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Jennifer Ibiam for Readers' Favorite
It was one of those days at the park for Scoochie and Skiddles. The children had fun on the swing set and monkey bars. They also met up with friends. One of the new friends asked their parents’ whereabouts, and Scoochie pointed to them sitting on a bench. There were two daddies, no mommies, and that was surprising! The friend had seen nothing like that. So she asked about the mommy, but Scoochie didn’t have one. Then with pride, Scoochie launched into the story of her adoption, the process, praises for her birth mom, incoming sister, and the family dynamics. Follow this delightful kid as she narrates her story, from birth to adoption, and every adoptiversary. Scoochie & Skiddles is written by Tom Tracy and illustrated by Dustin James.
As children, schools taught us that nuclear families comprised a mother, father, and children. They also said the relationship between couples was solely heterosexual. However, Scoochie & Skiddles by Tom Tracy shows that the world has evolved and love has no barrier. Love is broad, unconfined, and inclusive. It transcends race, gender, ideologies, laws, and beliefs. In this picture book, the author explores the intricacies of adoption and the beauty of different family makeup through Scoochie’s narrative. I loved the simple grammar because it will help children grasp this complex topic. The illustrations are also excellent as they merge captivating colors with descriptive images. This book addresses LGBTQ parents, heterosexual parents, and the children born to them. They were all unique. Great work, Tom and Dustin!
It was one of those days at the park for Scoochie and Skiddles. The children had fun on the swing set and monkey bars. They also met up with friends. One of the new friends asked their parents’ whereabouts, and Scoochie pointed to them sitting on a bench. There were two daddies, no mommies, and that was surprising! The friend had seen nothing like that. So she asked about the mommy, but Scoochie didn’t have one. Then with pride, Scoochie launched into the story of her adoption, the process, praises for her birth mom, incoming sister, and the family dynamics. Follow this delightful kid as she narrates her story, from birth to adoption, and every adoptiversary. Scoochie & Skiddles is written by Tom Tracy and illustrated by Dustin James.
As children, schools taught us that nuclear families comprised a mother, father, and children. They also said the relationship between couples was solely heterosexual. However, Scoochie & Skiddles by Tom Tracy shows that the world has evolved and love has no barrier. Love is broad, unconfined, and inclusive. It transcends race, gender, ideologies, laws, and beliefs. In this picture book, the author explores the intricacies of adoption and the beauty of different family makeup through Scoochie’s narrative. I loved the simple grammar because it will help children grasp this complex topic. The illustrations are also excellent as they merge captivating colors with descriptive images. This book addresses LGBTQ parents, heterosexual parents, and the children born to them. They were all unique. Great work, Tom and Dustin!
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Jesse True Collection Books 1-4
The Power of Emotion and How to Deal with Big Feelings
Jodi Dee
2022 Honorable Mention
112 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Philip Van Heusen for Readers' Favorite
Jesse True is an almost normal boy. The difference between Jesse and all the other boys and girls is that Jesse glows a different color depending on his emotional state. Emotions are powerful and can control you. Part of a child’s growing up is learning how to recognize and manage their feelings. Emotions are neutral - neither good nor bad. It is what we do with our feelings that counts. If we use our emotions for good, then they will feel right. Jesse True Collection Books 1-4: The Power of Emotion and How to Deal with Big Feelings is a compilation of the first four books in the series by Jodi Dee. Join Jesse and his little sister Jillian as they embark on typical children’s adventures. Book 4 is a powerful book helping children learn how to deal with bullies. Read this worthy collection with your children and discuss their emotions and how to handle them.
Too many children don’t know how to understand and handle their emotions. Unfortunately, they often grow up into adults who don’t know how to manage their feelings. If we suppress our emotions and keep them inside, we build up pressure that can explode at the wrong time and place. Jesse has the fantastic ability to glow different colors depending on his emotional state. His wise mother helps him learn how to deal with his feelings positively. The whole range of emotions is seen in this series. Read and then share with your children. Jesse True Collection Books 1-4: The Power of Emotion and How to Deal with Big Feelings uses creativity and fun to help children learn how to identify and manage their feelings. Jodi Dee has given the world an invaluable tool for parents to use in teaching youngsters about emotions and what to do with them.
Jesse True is an almost normal boy. The difference between Jesse and all the other boys and girls is that Jesse glows a different color depending on his emotional state. Emotions are powerful and can control you. Part of a child’s growing up is learning how to recognize and manage their feelings. Emotions are neutral - neither good nor bad. It is what we do with our feelings that counts. If we use our emotions for good, then they will feel right. Jesse True Collection Books 1-4: The Power of Emotion and How to Deal with Big Feelings is a compilation of the first four books in the series by Jodi Dee. Join Jesse and his little sister Jillian as they embark on typical children’s adventures. Book 4 is a powerful book helping children learn how to deal with bullies. Read this worthy collection with your children and discuss their emotions and how to handle them.
Too many children don’t know how to understand and handle their emotions. Unfortunately, they often grow up into adults who don’t know how to manage their feelings. If we suppress our emotions and keep them inside, we build up pressure that can explode at the wrong time and place. Jesse has the fantastic ability to glow different colors depending on his emotional state. His wise mother helps him learn how to deal with his feelings positively. The whole range of emotions is seen in this series. Read and then share with your children. Jesse True Collection Books 1-4: The Power of Emotion and How to Deal with Big Feelings uses creativity and fun to help children learn how to identify and manage their feelings. Jodi Dee has given the world an invaluable tool for parents to use in teaching youngsters about emotions and what to do with them.
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Hope
Kealy Connor Lonning
2022 Bronze Medal
39 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Tiffany Ferrell for Readers' Favorite
In Hope by Kealy Connor Lonning, we realize that hope is a strong word and that there are lots of things to hope for. You hope for strength when you have none; wise choices, blessings, and joy, to name just a few. Hope is something that all ages can learn about. Hope keeps you going, and it also helps others to keep pushing on as well, looking forward to better days. I thought Hope was a very uplifting and comforting read. It’s an abstract subject, but one that all readers can understand and relate to.
During these uncertain times when there’s not much to look forward to, and it feels like things are getting worse, hope is a powerful thing to have. It’s very important for young children to know this. Hope keeps dreams alive and we want our children never to stop dreaming. I found this book very well written and it gave many examples of what to hope for. The illustrations are very beautiful and colorful, which is something that will draw young readers' attention to the subject matter. It’s a simple read but has a very powerful message that I think people of all ages can appreciate and enjoy. It’s definitely a book I would recommend to my friends with young children. I’d even recommend it to my fellow adult friends who are having a rough time right now. I would love to read more of Kealy Connor Lonning’s children’s stories and overall more of her work.
In Hope by Kealy Connor Lonning, we realize that hope is a strong word and that there are lots of things to hope for. You hope for strength when you have none; wise choices, blessings, and joy, to name just a few. Hope is something that all ages can learn about. Hope keeps you going, and it also helps others to keep pushing on as well, looking forward to better days. I thought Hope was a very uplifting and comforting read. It’s an abstract subject, but one that all readers can understand and relate to.
During these uncertain times when there’s not much to look forward to, and it feels like things are getting worse, hope is a powerful thing to have. It’s very important for young children to know this. Hope keeps dreams alive and we want our children never to stop dreaming. I found this book very well written and it gave many examples of what to hope for. The illustrations are very beautiful and colorful, which is something that will draw young readers' attention to the subject matter. It’s a simple read but has a very powerful message that I think people of all ages can appreciate and enjoy. It’s definitely a book I would recommend to my friends with young children. I’d even recommend it to my fellow adult friends who are having a rough time right now. I would love to read more of Kealy Connor Lonning’s children’s stories and overall more of her work.
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Please Don't Tell Cooper That Jack is a Rabbit
Michelle Lander Feinberg
2022 Silver Medal
32 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Marie-Hélène Fasquel for Readers' Favorite
Please Don't Tell Cooper That Jack is a Rabbit by Michelle Lander Feinberg is a lovely children’s book written from the heart. Indeed the author is a life-long animal advocate and she shares with us and our children a superbly illustrated story. The text is short, to the point, and rhymes in the best possible way, making us sing the words instead of reading them to our sons and daughters or pupils. It is perfect for a lively and fun nighttime story with an essential moral. A book to treasure, share, read again and again as its message will never be repeated enough.
Please Don't Tell Cooper That Jack is a Rabbit by Michelle Lander Feinberg is first and foremost a profound story, even if it is extraordinarily engaging and nice to read. It is the second book starring Cooper the adorable dog and you immediately want to read the first one. Cooper is a tender, kind at heart, lively dog and he cannot see a rabbit without running after it, scaring it to death, while he only wants to make friends. In fact, Cooper is not interested in appearances and is not frightened by differences. Quite the contrary! He is going to become best friends with this tiny rabbit and even have him adopted. He is generous and shows us that what truly (and only) matters is who we are and not what we look like! The author urges us warmly: “Keep your mind and heart open and be yourself!” An astounding, amazing book about tolerance and friendship that I could not recommend more!
Please Don't Tell Cooper That Jack is a Rabbit by Michelle Lander Feinberg is a lovely children’s book written from the heart. Indeed the author is a life-long animal advocate and she shares with us and our children a superbly illustrated story. The text is short, to the point, and rhymes in the best possible way, making us sing the words instead of reading them to our sons and daughters or pupils. It is perfect for a lively and fun nighttime story with an essential moral. A book to treasure, share, read again and again as its message will never be repeated enough.
Please Don't Tell Cooper That Jack is a Rabbit by Michelle Lander Feinberg is first and foremost a profound story, even if it is extraordinarily engaging and nice to read. It is the second book starring Cooper the adorable dog and you immediately want to read the first one. Cooper is a tender, kind at heart, lively dog and he cannot see a rabbit without running after it, scaring it to death, while he only wants to make friends. In fact, Cooper is not interested in appearances and is not frightened by differences. Quite the contrary! He is going to become best friends with this tiny rabbit and even have him adopted. He is generous and shows us that what truly (and only) matters is who we are and not what we look like! The author urges us warmly: “Keep your mind and heart open and be yourself!” An astounding, amazing book about tolerance and friendship that I could not recommend more!
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I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall
Junia Wonders
2022 Silver Medal
36 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Rylanne Burdette for Readers' Favorite
I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall by Junia Wonders follows different animal families in various settings and seasons as the parents express their love for their children. Each page is a reminder of how much the parents care for their children, through different seasons of life and moments where happiness comes and goes. From elephants to pigs to raccoons and more, this book shows off many different animal families doing things they love. A perfect book for young children, I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall is a must-read with the most vibrant and detailed illustrations.
As soon as I downloaded this book and saw the cover expand on my laptop, I knew that I was going to fall in love with the story. I cannot even express in words how stunning the illustrations are; I could have read this book over and over again just to experience the different animals and settings on each page. I loved the theme of I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall and think it can be a true encouragement to children on the younger side. This would be a great story to read together as a family. It brought a huge smile to my face, and I loved following the different animals on each page. I would highly recommend picking up I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall by Junia Wonders; it is such an amazing book that children are sure to love!
I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall by Junia Wonders follows different animal families in various settings and seasons as the parents express their love for their children. Each page is a reminder of how much the parents care for their children, through different seasons of life and moments where happiness comes and goes. From elephants to pigs to raccoons and more, this book shows off many different animal families doing things they love. A perfect book for young children, I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall is a must-read with the most vibrant and detailed illustrations.
As soon as I downloaded this book and saw the cover expand on my laptop, I knew that I was going to fall in love with the story. I cannot even express in words how stunning the illustrations are; I could have read this book over and over again just to experience the different animals and settings on each page. I loved the theme of I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall and think it can be a true encouragement to children on the younger side. This would be a great story to read together as a family. It brought a huge smile to my face, and I loved following the different animals on each page. I would highly recommend picking up I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall by Junia Wonders; it is such an amazing book that children are sure to love!
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The Choices I Make
(Children’s Books About Making Good Choices, Anger, Emotions Management, Kids Ages 3 5, Preschool, Kindergarten) (Self-Regulation Skills)
Michael Gordon
2022 Gold Medal
40 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Kristine Zimmerman for Readers' Favorite
The Choices I Make by Michael Gordon is the latest in his series of books on Self-Regulation. Josh is a preschooler who is learning how to deal with his emotions in a positive way. When Josh gets home from school, he discovers that his sister is playing with his favorite toy. Josh gets upset with her. His dad hears the commotion and teaches Josh a simple way to control his emotions. Throughout his week with his friends and parents, he is confronted with different frustrating situations. He thinks about what his dad said, how he has the opportunity to make each situation better or worse and proceeds to calm himself down. Attached to the end of the story are a few black and white illustrations from the book, perfect for coloring.
The Choices I Make is a story that discusses a necessary skill young children need to develop in a very kid-friendly way. By describing situations that all kids are familiar with, Gordon draws them into the story right away. The illustrations are bright and bold. Josh's expressions are easily decipherable on each page. Preschool and early childhood educators will appreciate the simple steps kids can use to gain control of their emotions. It's very clear that feeling strong emotions is normal but kids (and adults) have the choice on how to react. Being able to understand how your reactions will impact others is a valuable life skill. The Choice I Make is a stellar addition to the self-regulation series.
The Choices I Make by Michael Gordon is the latest in his series of books on Self-Regulation. Josh is a preschooler who is learning how to deal with his emotions in a positive way. When Josh gets home from school, he discovers that his sister is playing with his favorite toy. Josh gets upset with her. His dad hears the commotion and teaches Josh a simple way to control his emotions. Throughout his week with his friends and parents, he is confronted with different frustrating situations. He thinks about what his dad said, how he has the opportunity to make each situation better or worse and proceeds to calm himself down. Attached to the end of the story are a few black and white illustrations from the book, perfect for coloring.
The Choices I Make is a story that discusses a necessary skill young children need to develop in a very kid-friendly way. By describing situations that all kids are familiar with, Gordon draws them into the story right away. The illustrations are bright and bold. Josh's expressions are easily decipherable on each page. Preschool and early childhood educators will appreciate the simple steps kids can use to gain control of their emotions. It's very clear that feeling strong emotions is normal but kids (and adults) have the choice on how to react. Being able to understand how your reactions will impact others is a valuable life skill. The Choice I Make is a stellar addition to the self-regulation series.
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Mrs. Mullendeck's Big Sneeze
Suzanne Evans
2021 Finalist
30 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
Mrs. Mullendeck's Big Sneeze is a children’s picture book written by Suzanne Evans and illustrated by David V. Hansford. The day that Mrs. Mullendeck had her big sneeze was one that no one in her neighborhood was likely to forget anytime soon. It was a big sneeze, a sneeze that led to events that would baffle the imagination, a street-blasting sneeze. Neighbors fell off their rockers and chairs, passersby found themselves head over heels, animals of all sizes and shapes were shaken, stirred, and upended by that mighty sneeze. And just when everyone started to feel that things might be able to return to normal again, something happened.
Mrs. Mullendeck's Big Sneeze is a sheer delight to read. It's a marvelous story of a senior with the ability to produce truly prodigious sneezes. The accompanying illustrations make each page an adventure, one to be savored slowly as the reader studies every part of the page, delighting in the surprises and creatures to be found everywhere one looks. I loved the elephant who seemed oddly at ease in just about every panel, though I did wonder how it managed to get inside the pet store at one point. David V. Hansford’s artwork is marvelous. It catches the humor of the story perfectly and somehow manages to pair classic, old-style artwork with some splendid silliness.
While this book is ideal for storytime, especially when followed by the More Fun with Mrs. Mullendeck discussion questions at the end of the story, I can’t think of a better selection for a new reader to try on their own. The rhyming story is perfectly suited for a new reader, and those eloquent and fun-filled illustrations will make for an unforgettable reading experience for a newbie. Mrs. Mullendeck's Big Sneeze by Suzanne Evans is most highly recommended.
Mrs. Mullendeck's Big Sneeze is a children’s picture book written by Suzanne Evans and illustrated by David V. Hansford. The day that Mrs. Mullendeck had her big sneeze was one that no one in her neighborhood was likely to forget anytime soon. It was a big sneeze, a sneeze that led to events that would baffle the imagination, a street-blasting sneeze. Neighbors fell off their rockers and chairs, passersby found themselves head over heels, animals of all sizes and shapes were shaken, stirred, and upended by that mighty sneeze. And just when everyone started to feel that things might be able to return to normal again, something happened.
Mrs. Mullendeck's Big Sneeze is a sheer delight to read. It's a marvelous story of a senior with the ability to produce truly prodigious sneezes. The accompanying illustrations make each page an adventure, one to be savored slowly as the reader studies every part of the page, delighting in the surprises and creatures to be found everywhere one looks. I loved the elephant who seemed oddly at ease in just about every panel, though I did wonder how it managed to get inside the pet store at one point. David V. Hansford’s artwork is marvelous. It catches the humor of the story perfectly and somehow manages to pair classic, old-style artwork with some splendid silliness.
While this book is ideal for storytime, especially when followed by the More Fun with Mrs. Mullendeck discussion questions at the end of the story, I can’t think of a better selection for a new reader to try on their own. The rhyming story is perfectly suited for a new reader, and those eloquent and fun-filled illustrations will make for an unforgettable reading experience for a newbie. Mrs. Mullendeck's Big Sneeze by Suzanne Evans is most highly recommended.
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