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The Day You Begin

The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson

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Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael Lopez combine their talents in The Day You Begin. The story is how a classroom of children feel like outsiders in their classroom. Told through poetic text, Woodson shows how these two children learn they are not alone. We have all probably felt like Rigoberto and Angelina at least once in our lives. Due to our names, accent, being the new kid at school, at church or another event. Perhaps we are not good at a particular sport or subject or we like an unusual food. Or perhaps we, like Rigoberto, we are an immigrant. This […]

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5/21/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:159 |

A Storytelling of Ravens

A Storytelling of Ravens by Kyle Lukoff

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A Storytelling of Ravens seems like one thing by the cover, but here the old saying is true, “Do not judge a book by the cover.” The inside poem (for a lack of a better term) has a line about each animal and what their “group” is called in a clever sentence. There is a sloth of bears, a smack of jellyfish and (a term a dog lover perhaps would take glee in) a nuisance of cats. And for me, of course, a storytelling of ravens! (Which I find delightful on many levels). The first thought I had was that […]

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5/21/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:158 |

A Narwhal and Jelly Book

Peanut Butter and Jelly (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #3) by Ben Clanton

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The Narwhal and Jelly graphic novel series is a “My first graphic novel” read. There is very basic text, almost repetitive and with a rhythm that beginning readers tend to have. Aimed at the first to second grader (ages 6 to 8) you can read them out loud as well. The very basic illustrations do not add a lot of details, but the right amount to not overpower the text, but to compliment it. Narwhal is a bit on the “not the brightest fish in the ocean” side and Jelly the more put-upon best friend. Narwhal has the child’s enthusiasm […]

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5/21/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:157 |

Dolphin Summer

Dolphin Summer by Catherine Hapka

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Dolphin Summer by Catherine Hapka is the type of book I would have loved when I was eight to about ten years-old. There is a girl a bit like me (always a plus when I was reading), dolphins, interesting questions, a bit of a mystery. As an adult, of course, there are holes in the story. But I have no problems recommending this to kids. The story is basic but fun for the third to (low) fifth grade reader. Our heroine, Lily, is alone for the summer as her best friends are at summer camp. Her babysitter is a fun-loving […]

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5/21/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:156 |

Wedgie & Gizmo at it again

Wedgie & Gizmo vs. the Toof by Suzanne Selfors

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Not realizing that the Wedgie and Gizmo series by Suzanne Selfors was not a stand-alone book, I picked up the second one. However, while you should read the first title first, there is enough background to help fill in some blanks. The story about the family and friendship runs side-by-side with the story of Wedgie and Gizmo as it is told from the point of view of the animal telling the chapter, but also the narrator gives information that neither pet could understand. Wedgie is a corgi dog that is not always the most well behaved. Oh, he means well […]

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5/21/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:155 |

America The Beautiful

Picturing America: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Art by Hudson Talbott

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The story of Thomas Cole, considered the founder of American’s art movement, is told in the pages of Picturing America: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Art by Hudson Talbott.  While Hudson does touch on some of the highlights of Cole’s life (how he immigrated to America, his walking across Pennsylvania, traveling Europe) he mostly tells how the art came to be and how Cole was considered not only a great artist but how he was considered one of Americas first artists that was truly “an American artist.” The Hudson River school of painting came because of Cole and […]

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5/17/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:154 |

Patricia Polacco Is a Rock Star!

Holes in the Sky by Patricia Polacco

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Those of us who were kids or had children are probably familiar with Patricia Polacco’s work. Many of her stories are based on her own experiences growing up. One of her popular books is Thank You, Mr. Falker.  This is the story of a Trisha, an eager girl who cannot wait for school to start so she can learn to read. However, things are not easy, and many of her teachers and classmates label her as stupid. Including Trisha, herself. IT is not until Mr. Falker that she learns the truth and finds a teacher willing to help her. With […]

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5/17/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:153 |

The Most Beautiful Song

Khalida and the Most Beautiful Song by Amanda Moeckel

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Khalida wakes up one night to a special song playing in her inner ear. She tries capturing it right then on the piano, but she is told to go back to bed. She hears it again at school. But is told to go back to class. However, when she has a moment to play it, she cannot remember it. But finally, when the time is just right, she can give her song to everyone. As someone who considers herself a poet, I know the frustration of hearing the music of the right words, but when you finally have a pen […]

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5/17/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:151 |


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