Growing Up & Facts of Life

Toothless Wonder (Junie B. Jones - No. 20) - Junie B.
Toothless Wonder (Junie B. Jones - No. 20) - Junie B.

Review:.When my kids were very young, I told them that the stars shining in the night sky were the teeth that the tooth fairy collected. If I had read Toothless Wonder then, I would've had a much better explanation.

I was a high school English teacher and an elementary school librarian, and I am a HUGE fan of the Junie B. series. I understand parents' concerns about the grammar, attitudes, behavior, etc. in these books, but all you have to do is discuss these issues with your child/ren.
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Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories

Review:I really like all the wonder story's and how you got to know some of the key characters in the book. The book was absolutely perfect with everything written in wonder perfectly mirrored here. Written by Amelia (10) Read more

The True Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig
The True Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig

Review:This is a beautiful and heart-warming true story about kindness, love, and compassion. Steve and Derek changed every aspect of their lives when Esther entered their world. Children will delight in Esther's story and see that families come in all shapes and sizes. Read more

I Wonder
I Wonder

Review:For those raising kids without religion, which is my preference, there isn't much for kids to read that is relevant to other views of the universe. This book is beautiful to look at, and a nice, short read, but I don't think a child would find it a book to love. I'l see how it goes when I give it to my favorite 7 year old at Thanksgiving. Read more

An Adventure of Discovery through Then - and the Power of Now
An Adventure of Discovery through Then - and the Power of Now

Review:Perhaps 3 1/2 stars.. somewhere between "I like it" and "it's okay." I very much admire Eckhart Tolle, as his insights expressed in his other books are truly inspiring. Parts of this book are beautiful as well, especially the dream sequence. However, the story falls somewhat flat is towards the end. The major premise of the story is that a bully shoved Milton so that he fell down and said he was going to "get" Milton "next time" because an adult intervened -- and yet, at the end of the story... Read more

From the world of The Dark Tower - Charlie the Choo-Choo
From the world of The Dark Tower - Charlie the Choo-Choo

Review:I love King and I love the fact that he decided to make a children's book. Oops, I mean Mr. Evans! I read this to my daughter upon purchase. She is six, and although she did cry when she thought Charlie would die and found is face a little creepy, she loved the story and it really engaged her on a different level then the generic children's book. She loved it so much she put her name in it and it already has found a prominent place on her shelf.

This is the magic of King. This is what h... Read more

If I Could Keep You Little
If I Could Keep You Little

Review:This book is a sweet reminder of why letting go of one stage in your child's life and looking forward to another is bitter sweet. This book is good for older sibligs feeling jealous of a younger sibling or my friend is even going to order one for each of her daughters graduating from high school and college. A parent will cherish and hold on to the memories of each stage of life your child goes through and this book captures this well. I love Marianne Richmond books! Read more

I Survived the Attacks of September 11th - 2001 (I Survived
I Survived the Attacks of September 11th - 2001 (I Survived

Review:Because it is my favourite book of yours.
I like that you added that a jet engine had crushed the back of the truck.
PS I would like to come to my school it's George Mcgovern Middle school it's in SIOUX FALLS South Dakota. And my name is Tony Baas. Read more

I Survived the Great Chicago Fire - 1871 (I Survived #11)
I Survived the Great Chicago Fire - 1871 (I Survived #11)

Review:as we are from Joplin my kids had to have this book. There were a few mistakes, such as: it says we are from Southeast MO, but we are in Southwest MO. There wasn't 150 some people that died in tornado, ended up 161 that died. I wish people were more careful about their facts before they publish. it would be 5 stars but for not fact checking i'm giving it a 4 start Read more

Construction Site and Steam Train - Dream Train Board Books Boxed Set
Construction Site and Steam Train - Dream Train Board Books Boxed Set

Review:I was getting Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site for my son and decided on the box set. GGCS is a cute book that follows various different pieces of construction equipment as they go through their bedtime routines. The pictures are on the dark side but in a soothing way. The story is cute but it takes a bit too much time to get the cadence of the rhyme right. There are a couple of places where I improvise because I just can't seem to make the original words fit. All in all it is a cute book.... Read more

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