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My Little Angel
Sherrill S. Cannon
2017 Finalist
24 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Barbara Fanson for Readers' Favorite
Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had a guardian angel to guide us and help us follow the rules? My Little Angel is a wonderful story of Angela who sits on your shoulder and goes wherever you go. Bold, bright colors in the artwork by illustrator KJ of Kalpart help demonstrate the interesting story. The background color on text pages coordinates with the artwork on the right-hand page. If you look closely at the drawings, you will see other books by author Sherrill S. Cannon. To add interactivity for your children, let them spot the books included in the illustrations.
Author Sherrill S. Cannon provides a whimsical, rhyming story of Angela, a guardian angel who gives hidden messages of using your manners and being helpful and kind. When you imagine a guardian angel with you wherever you go, you’re never alone. Author Sherrill S. Cannon has created an easy-to-read story with subtle messages. This wonderful gem of a story will be enjoyed by both children and adults reading to children—you can almost imagine a guardian angel sitting on your shoulder. Wonderful illustrations by KJ of Kalpart provide lots of bright colors to the book. Bold and beautiful pictures leap off the pages of My Little Angel. The tones and shadows effectively demonstrate the story. Sherrill S. Cannon has crafted a winning combination of easy-to-read story, fun images, and bold colors to create a charming book that will be read over and over again.
Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had a guardian angel to guide us and help us follow the rules? My Little Angel is a wonderful story of Angela who sits on your shoulder and goes wherever you go. Bold, bright colors in the artwork by illustrator KJ of Kalpart help demonstrate the interesting story. The background color on text pages coordinates with the artwork on the right-hand page. If you look closely at the drawings, you will see other books by author Sherrill S. Cannon. To add interactivity for your children, let them spot the books included in the illustrations.
Author Sherrill S. Cannon provides a whimsical, rhyming story of Angela, a guardian angel who gives hidden messages of using your manners and being helpful and kind. When you imagine a guardian angel with you wherever you go, you’re never alone. Author Sherrill S. Cannon has created an easy-to-read story with subtle messages. This wonderful gem of a story will be enjoyed by both children and adults reading to children—you can almost imagine a guardian angel sitting on your shoulder. Wonderful illustrations by KJ of Kalpart provide lots of bright colors to the book. Bold and beautiful pictures leap off the pages of My Little Angel. The tones and shadows effectively demonstrate the story. Sherrill S. Cannon has crafted a winning combination of easy-to-read story, fun images, and bold colors to create a charming book that will be read over and over again.
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The Oyster's Secret
Traci Dunham
2016 Honorable Mention
34 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Chris Fischer for Readers' Favorite
In a delightful entry into the children's book market, debut author Traci Dunham has offered The Oyster's Secret. A lovely tale that reminds children not to judge based on how someone or something looks on the outside, the story follows a little oyster. He's not fancy, he can't do tricks while swimming about, but he is doing something very special as he sits quietly on his oyster bed. As several sea creatures, including an angelfish, jellyfish, dolphin, hammerhead shark, crab and blowfish, swim by to question exactly what he is doing, the oyster reassures them, "Don't worry about me, I'm making something beautiful you'll see."
The Oyster's Secret is a beautifully illustrated work that imparts a sweet and important message for children: that you should not 'judge a book by its cover.' As all of the oyster's fancier friends show what they can do and talk to him about how they are more beautiful than him or can do many more things than him, we find that what oyster is doing on the inside of his shell is more spectacular and amazing than his friends could imagine. The story is written in a lovely rhyming verse that lends itself to a very enjoyable read. Author Traci Dunham has done a great job at presenting a beautiful looking book with a beautiful story as well. The Oyster's Secret will appeal to children from preschool through third grade as well as their caregivers. It's my pleasure to recommend this sweet book, and I certainly hope that Traci Dunham is hard at work on her next book.
In a delightful entry into the children's book market, debut author Traci Dunham has offered The Oyster's Secret. A lovely tale that reminds children not to judge based on how someone or something looks on the outside, the story follows a little oyster. He's not fancy, he can't do tricks while swimming about, but he is doing something very special as he sits quietly on his oyster bed. As several sea creatures, including an angelfish, jellyfish, dolphin, hammerhead shark, crab and blowfish, swim by to question exactly what he is doing, the oyster reassures them, "Don't worry about me, I'm making something beautiful you'll see."
The Oyster's Secret is a beautifully illustrated work that imparts a sweet and important message for children: that you should not 'judge a book by its cover.' As all of the oyster's fancier friends show what they can do and talk to him about how they are more beautiful than him or can do many more things than him, we find that what oyster is doing on the inside of his shell is more spectacular and amazing than his friends could imagine. The story is written in a lovely rhyming verse that lends itself to a very enjoyable read. Author Traci Dunham has done a great job at presenting a beautiful looking book with a beautiful story as well. The Oyster's Secret will appeal to children from preschool through third grade as well as their caregivers. It's my pleasure to recommend this sweet book, and I certainly hope that Traci Dunham is hard at work on her next book.
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Strike at Charles' Farm/Grève à la Ferme de Charles
Dr. Nicole
2016 Bronze Medal
30 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
Strike at Charles’ Farm: Grève à la Ferme de Charles is a bilingual educational picture book for children written by Dr. Nicole and illustrated by Mylene Villeneuve. The animals are not cooperating with Charles, and they have refused to do their normal chores. The hen won’t lay eggs, and the dog refuses to look after the sheep. Charles is not sure what to do, so he gathers all the discontented animals together and asks each one what they want. Some of the animals simply want more food, or easier tasks, while others, like the dog, want the impossible as quieter sheep were simply not to be had. Charles has a solution, but the animals aren’t at all enthusiastic about his proposal.
Dr. Nicole’s children’s bilingual picture book introduces a working farm to young readers complete with farm animals and the parts they play, and it does so in both French and English. The striking animals are marvelously portrayed by illustrator, Mylene Villeneuve. Each panel is bold and brightly colored, and those discontented expressions on the animals’ faces are hilarious. As I read the story, I was impressed by how much of my old French was returning to me, and how I was getting familiar once again with the contrasting word constructions used in each language. Dr. Nicole’s book teaches as it entertains, and the reader is immersed in both languages at the same time, letting the reader compare the languages and see where they are alike and where they differ.
Young readers are exposed to a fair amount of animal-related vocabulary, including animal sounds, and their comprehension can be enhanced through the use of the questions given at the end of the text. Strike at Charles’ Farm: Grève à la Ferme de Charles illustrates how learning a second language can be fun and even relatively simple, and it’s most highly recommended.
Strike at Charles’ Farm: Grève à la Ferme de Charles is a bilingual educational picture book for children written by Dr. Nicole and illustrated by Mylene Villeneuve. The animals are not cooperating with Charles, and they have refused to do their normal chores. The hen won’t lay eggs, and the dog refuses to look after the sheep. Charles is not sure what to do, so he gathers all the discontented animals together and asks each one what they want. Some of the animals simply want more food, or easier tasks, while others, like the dog, want the impossible as quieter sheep were simply not to be had. Charles has a solution, but the animals aren’t at all enthusiastic about his proposal.
Dr. Nicole’s children’s bilingual picture book introduces a working farm to young readers complete with farm animals and the parts they play, and it does so in both French and English. The striking animals are marvelously portrayed by illustrator, Mylene Villeneuve. Each panel is bold and brightly colored, and those discontented expressions on the animals’ faces are hilarious. As I read the story, I was impressed by how much of my old French was returning to me, and how I was getting familiar once again with the contrasting word constructions used in each language. Dr. Nicole’s book teaches as it entertains, and the reader is immersed in both languages at the same time, letting the reader compare the languages and see where they are alike and where they differ.
Young readers are exposed to a fair amount of animal-related vocabulary, including animal sounds, and their comprehension can be enhanced through the use of the questions given at the end of the text. Strike at Charles’ Farm: Grève à la Ferme de Charles illustrates how learning a second language can be fun and even relatively simple, and it’s most highly recommended.
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Little Bird Lost
A Rhyming Picture Story
Steve & Kate Larkinson
2016 Silver Medal
32 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
Little Bird Lost: A Rhyming Picture Story is a children's picture book written by Kate Larkinson with photography by Steve Larkinson. High up in the corner of a building is a nest with baby birds hungrily waiting for their parents to feed them. There should be four babies in that nest, but suddenly one seems to be missing. The other birds are all sitting right there in the front of the nest, but the fourth little one is nowhere to be seen. When their mother comes with food, she wonders about the number of babies she should be feeding and is sure someone's missing, but the three babies assure her that everyone's there. Dad's not falling for their tricks though, and he searches behind them to find the little one so he can get his share of the food.
Kate Larkinson and Steve Larkinson's children's picture book, Little Bird Lost: A Rhyming Picture Story, combines a marvelous photographic series of wildlife pictures with an entertaining and educational story in rhyme. Kate Larkinson's rhymed verse works perfectly with Steve's live-action photographs. You can almost hear those hungry birds cheeping madly as they impatiently wait for food and hold their mouths wide open. There's more than entertainment and fabulous photographs, however, as Kate also introduces numbers and counting, as well as directions into the story. Little Bird Lost provides parents and teachers with an excellent way to continue the lesson by having the new readers count the birds in the nest and point out directions from one panel to the next. Little Bird Lost: A Rhyming Picture Story is most highly recommended.
Little Bird Lost: A Rhyming Picture Story is a children's picture book written by Kate Larkinson with photography by Steve Larkinson. High up in the corner of a building is a nest with baby birds hungrily waiting for their parents to feed them. There should be four babies in that nest, but suddenly one seems to be missing. The other birds are all sitting right there in the front of the nest, but the fourth little one is nowhere to be seen. When their mother comes with food, she wonders about the number of babies she should be feeding and is sure someone's missing, but the three babies assure her that everyone's there. Dad's not falling for their tricks though, and he searches behind them to find the little one so he can get his share of the food.
Kate Larkinson and Steve Larkinson's children's picture book, Little Bird Lost: A Rhyming Picture Story, combines a marvelous photographic series of wildlife pictures with an entertaining and educational story in rhyme. Kate Larkinson's rhymed verse works perfectly with Steve's live-action photographs. You can almost hear those hungry birds cheeping madly as they impatiently wait for food and hold their mouths wide open. There's more than entertainment and fabulous photographs, however, as Kate also introduces numbers and counting, as well as directions into the story. Little Bird Lost provides parents and teachers with an excellent way to continue the lesson by having the new readers count the birds in the nest and point out directions from one panel to the next. Little Bird Lost: A Rhyming Picture Story is most highly recommended.
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Are You Eating My Lunch?/Manges-tu mon lunch?
Dr. Nicole Audet
2016 Gold Medal
30 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Susana Pena for Readers' Favorite
Are You Eating My Lunch by Dr. Nicole is a cute and colorful children’s book about a little boy named Xavier who loses his lunch at the zoo. Due to this mishap, he walks around the zoo and approaches different animals to ask them if they have his lunch. They all send him on his way to a new destination. By doing this, he gets the opportunity to learn all of the unique foods that each animal eats. By the end of the book, the lunch mystery is solved and Xavier gets to enjoy his lunch. This children’s book is written both in English and French so it is very educational because it teaches kids two languages at once. The simple vocabulary and vibrant illustrations used in this book are very suitable for young readers.
I enjoyed reading Are You Eating My Lunch by Dr. Nicole, because it is a quick read that teaches kids what zoo animals eat and it also helps them learn two languages – English and French. This book is appropriate for young students learning to read since it uses very basic grammar. The book’s pages are filled with colorful images and this helps to keep readers interested in the story. I take my kids to visit the zoo often and they love seeing the different animals and learning about their lifestyles. We once even had the opportunity to feed the giraffes lettuce leaves and see them munch on tree leaves, as this book portrays. This children’s book also mentions what other zoo animals eat and my kids will have a better understanding of their special diets next time we visit the zoo.
Are You Eating My Lunch by Dr. Nicole is a cute and colorful children’s book about a little boy named Xavier who loses his lunch at the zoo. Due to this mishap, he walks around the zoo and approaches different animals to ask them if they have his lunch. They all send him on his way to a new destination. By doing this, he gets the opportunity to learn all of the unique foods that each animal eats. By the end of the book, the lunch mystery is solved and Xavier gets to enjoy his lunch. This children’s book is written both in English and French so it is very educational because it teaches kids two languages at once. The simple vocabulary and vibrant illustrations used in this book are very suitable for young readers.
I enjoyed reading Are You Eating My Lunch by Dr. Nicole, because it is a quick read that teaches kids what zoo animals eat and it also helps them learn two languages – English and French. This book is appropriate for young students learning to read since it uses very basic grammar. The book’s pages are filled with colorful images and this helps to keep readers interested in the story. I take my kids to visit the zoo often and they love seeing the different animals and learning about their lifestyles. We once even had the opportunity to feed the giraffes lettuce leaves and see them munch on tree leaves, as this book portrays. This children’s book also mentions what other zoo animals eat and my kids will have a better understanding of their special diets next time we visit the zoo.
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ABC's Trip To Africa
Ozi Okaro
2015 Finalist
56 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
ABC's Trip To Africa by Ozi Okaro is an adorable way of teaching children the alphabet as well as discovering the continent of Africa. In this book, the author takes young readers on an exciting journey through Africa, telling them about the plants, animals, musical instruments, places people live, and many other things while teaching them the alphabet. The author's concept works well here. Kids learn not only about a new place and the things found there, but they also learn the alphabet by the time they finish reading the book.
The author's idea is wonderful and there can't be a better way to teach kids the alphabet and new things. The illustrations are bright and colorful and they make the book more interesting. The pictures make teaching easier and help readers understand what the author is trying to convey to them. The book can be used by parents and grandparents as a bedtime story to read out to their kids and grandkids. It is also good for reference in school libraries for kids to learn more about Africa. Books that have a concept and educational theme are perfect for kids as it makes teaching new ideas easier. The pictures that complement the words are equally helpful when it comes to understanding new thoughts, ideas, topics and words.
ABC's Trip To Africa by Ozi Okaro is an adorable way of teaching children the alphabet as well as discovering the continent of Africa. In this book, the author takes young readers on an exciting journey through Africa, telling them about the plants, animals, musical instruments, places people live, and many other things while teaching them the alphabet. The author's concept works well here. Kids learn not only about a new place and the things found there, but they also learn the alphabet by the time they finish reading the book.
The author's idea is wonderful and there can't be a better way to teach kids the alphabet and new things. The illustrations are bright and colorful and they make the book more interesting. The pictures make teaching easier and help readers understand what the author is trying to convey to them. The book can be used by parents and grandparents as a bedtime story to read out to their kids and grandkids. It is also good for reference in school libraries for kids to learn more about Africa. Books that have a concept and educational theme are perfect for kids as it makes teaching new ideas easier. The pictures that complement the words are equally helpful when it comes to understanding new thoughts, ideas, topics and words.
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Baby's Bucket Book
Carol McCloud
2015 Honorable Mention
16 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
Many of us have discussed that so-called bucket list - the list of things we want to do in life. How many of us have considered what is really inside that bucket? What about a bucket full of light and love? After all, that's all everyone needs. The bucket is not always full; sometimes little troubles interfere with the light and love of an individual. Babies, children, indeed even adults, respond positively and effectively to light and love. Babies learn through the love and positive attention given them by their parents and other loving people in their lives. When Mom kisses baby, or Dad plays with baby, all is well and baby's bucket is full of light and love. When Mom smiles at baby, baby smiles back and "Baby's bucket is filling more. See what smiles can do?" In other words, baby is happy. A little fall, an injury can knock over the bucket and some of the light and love will disappear, but with Mom and Dad's loving attention, the bucket fills up again with light and love and the baby is happy once more.
In Baby's Bucket Book, Carol McCloud has written a charming little rhyming story that speaks in the language of young preschoolers, sharing with them the mystery and joy of light and love. The illustrations, done by Glenn Zimmer, are bright and cheery and complement the rhyming text. This is a happy little story with colorful illustrations - ideal for preschoolers and those young children anxious and excited to learn how to read. The story and the illustrations are full of light, love and just pure happiness. A delightful little picture book.
Many of us have discussed that so-called bucket list - the list of things we want to do in life. How many of us have considered what is really inside that bucket? What about a bucket full of light and love? After all, that's all everyone needs. The bucket is not always full; sometimes little troubles interfere with the light and love of an individual. Babies, children, indeed even adults, respond positively and effectively to light and love. Babies learn through the love and positive attention given them by their parents and other loving people in their lives. When Mom kisses baby, or Dad plays with baby, all is well and baby's bucket is full of light and love. When Mom smiles at baby, baby smiles back and "Baby's bucket is filling more. See what smiles can do?" In other words, baby is happy. A little fall, an injury can knock over the bucket and some of the light and love will disappear, but with Mom and Dad's loving attention, the bucket fills up again with light and love and the baby is happy once more.
In Baby's Bucket Book, Carol McCloud has written a charming little rhyming story that speaks in the language of young preschoolers, sharing with them the mystery and joy of light and love. The illustrations, done by Glenn Zimmer, are bright and cheery and complement the rhyming text. This is a happy little story with colorful illustrations - ideal for preschoolers and those young children anxious and excited to learn how to read. The story and the illustrations are full of light, love and just pure happiness. A delightful little picture book.
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The Baby Sea Turtle
S.A.Mahan
2015 Bronze Medal
24 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
The Baby Sea Turtle is a children's book written by S.A. Mahan and illustrated by Deborah Mahan. A mother turtle leaves the sea one night to lay her eggs, which she covers with sand to keep them safe. One day, the baby turtles hatch and they make their way to the sea. One baby was slow to hatch, and when he does, he's all alone. He's excited by the wonders of the world he's found himself in, but he ends up walking away from the sea instead of towards it. He gets scared when he reaches a busy road. Then a boy finds the terrified baby turtle and brings him back to the sea.
I've read S.A. Mahan's children's book, The Baby Sea Turtle, three times already and I'll probably read it a few times more. It's that good. S.A. Mahan's story is inspired and Deborah Mahan's illustrations are marvelous. There are pictures of the mother turtle leaving the ocean and her lumbering up the shore to bury her eggs, and pictures of the baby turtles as they hatch and head for the sea. Each picture is distinct and original, and the colors are bright or muted depending on the theme for that page. S.A. Mahan's verse is a blend of rhyme and free verse that is never sing-song or stilted, and there's an audio version of The Baby Sea Turtle included with the book. This is a wonderful first reader for a child or a highly enjoyable book for an adult to share at bedtime. The Baby Sea Turtle is most highly recommended.
The Baby Sea Turtle is a children's book written by S.A. Mahan and illustrated by Deborah Mahan. A mother turtle leaves the sea one night to lay her eggs, which she covers with sand to keep them safe. One day, the baby turtles hatch and they make their way to the sea. One baby was slow to hatch, and when he does, he's all alone. He's excited by the wonders of the world he's found himself in, but he ends up walking away from the sea instead of towards it. He gets scared when he reaches a busy road. Then a boy finds the terrified baby turtle and brings him back to the sea.
I've read S.A. Mahan's children's book, The Baby Sea Turtle, three times already and I'll probably read it a few times more. It's that good. S.A. Mahan's story is inspired and Deborah Mahan's illustrations are marvelous. There are pictures of the mother turtle leaving the ocean and her lumbering up the shore to bury her eggs, and pictures of the baby turtles as they hatch and head for the sea. Each picture is distinct and original, and the colors are bright or muted depending on the theme for that page. S.A. Mahan's verse is a blend of rhyme and free verse that is never sing-song or stilted, and there's an audio version of The Baby Sea Turtle included with the book. This is a wonderful first reader for a child or a highly enjoyable book for an adult to share at bedtime. The Baby Sea Turtle is most highly recommended.
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Fifo Musical Animals ABC
Hayley Rose
2015 Silver Medal
61 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Cheryl Schopen for Readers' Favorite
Join Fifo the bear in another adventure in Fifo Musical Animals ABC, written by Hayley Rose and illustrated by Mark Sean Wilson. In this book, children will not only learn their ABCs, but they will also learn about animals and musical instruments. For each letter, there is an animal and an instrument that begins with that letter. For example, for the letter A, it says, “Fifo plays the accordion with an aardvark.” There is also a fun picture of both Fifo and an aardvark playing accordions. So if children aren’t familiar with certain animals or instruments, the associated pictures will help them visualize what they look like.
I absolutely adored this book. And being a grown adult, I actually learned about animals and musical instruments that I had never heard of, so it will definitely teach both children and their parents something they didn’t know. I thought this was such a cute and clever way to incorporate the concepts of the alphabet, animals, and music in an engaging way that children will enjoy. Also, the illustrations are amazing. The vibrant colors and detailed images surely complement the brilliant writing perfectly. I haven’t had the pleasure of reading any other Hayley Rose books yet, but I will certainly be checking them out after reading this one. I can see Fifo Musical Animals ABC in children’s personal libraries as well as classroom libraries because this book would be such a wonderful tool for educating children both in and outside of school. It is a must-read!
Join Fifo the bear in another adventure in Fifo Musical Animals ABC, written by Hayley Rose and illustrated by Mark Sean Wilson. In this book, children will not only learn their ABCs, but they will also learn about animals and musical instruments. For each letter, there is an animal and an instrument that begins with that letter. For example, for the letter A, it says, “Fifo plays the accordion with an aardvark.” There is also a fun picture of both Fifo and an aardvark playing accordions. So if children aren’t familiar with certain animals or instruments, the associated pictures will help them visualize what they look like.
I absolutely adored this book. And being a grown adult, I actually learned about animals and musical instruments that I had never heard of, so it will definitely teach both children and their parents something they didn’t know. I thought this was such a cute and clever way to incorporate the concepts of the alphabet, animals, and music in an engaging way that children will enjoy. Also, the illustrations are amazing. The vibrant colors and detailed images surely complement the brilliant writing perfectly. I haven’t had the pleasure of reading any other Hayley Rose books yet, but I will certainly be checking them out after reading this one. I can see Fifo Musical Animals ABC in children’s personal libraries as well as classroom libraries because this book would be such a wonderful tool for educating children both in and outside of school. It is a must-read!
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Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee!
Eddie Price
2015 Gold Medal
32 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! is a children's picture book written by Eddie Price and illustrated by Mark Wayne Adams. Little Miss Grubby Toes loves to play outside, but she hates wearing her shoes. It's much more fun to run around barefoot, and she does that everywhere, getting her feet very dirty in the process. That's why her father started calling her by her nickname. One day, however, her mother says that she can go outside and play, but she can't take off her shoes outside because the lawn hasn't been cut and there are a lot of bees flying around. At first, Miss Grubby Toes keeps those shoes on, but after a lot of running around and playing, her feet get so hot and those shoes are so uncomfortable. She starts to think that maybe, if she were very careful about where she stayed, being barefoot might be okay.
Eddie Price's children's concept book, Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! is entertaining and educational all at once. The message that parents and guardians have good reasons for setting limits and imposing restrictions is artfully conveyed in this whimsical and beautifully illustrated fable. Adams' watercolor paintings are marvelous! I loved the expressions on the little miss and her animal friends' faces, especially when she's considering taking off those shoes. The looks of dismay and concern on the animals' faces are priceless. I also enjoyed the educational aspect of the tale which dealt with the steps honeybees take to produce honey, and the real dangers that severely allergic people face when stung by bees. Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! is recommended.
Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! is a children's picture book written by Eddie Price and illustrated by Mark Wayne Adams. Little Miss Grubby Toes loves to play outside, but she hates wearing her shoes. It's much more fun to run around barefoot, and she does that everywhere, getting her feet very dirty in the process. That's why her father started calling her by her nickname. One day, however, her mother says that she can go outside and play, but she can't take off her shoes outside because the lawn hasn't been cut and there are a lot of bees flying around. At first, Miss Grubby Toes keeps those shoes on, but after a lot of running around and playing, her feet get so hot and those shoes are so uncomfortable. She starts to think that maybe, if she were very careful about where she stayed, being barefoot might be okay.
Eddie Price's children's concept book, Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! is entertaining and educational all at once. The message that parents and guardians have good reasons for setting limits and imposing restrictions is artfully conveyed in this whimsical and beautifully illustrated fable. Adams' watercolor paintings are marvelous! I loved the expressions on the little miss and her animal friends' faces, especially when she's considering taking off those shoes. The looks of dismay and concern on the animals' faces are priceless. I also enjoyed the educational aspect of the tale which dealt with the steps honeybees take to produce honey, and the real dangers that severely allergic people face when stung by bees. Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! is recommended.
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