This is a Moose >> By Richard T. Morris. Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld Ages 4-7 Summary: A movie director attempts to make a documentary about a moose, but the moose is having none of it. He refuses to do ordinary moose things like eating leaves, drinking from lakes and, well, what moose and bears do Read More
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The Name of This Book is Secret
The Name of this Book is Secret >> by Pseudonymous Bosch (pen name of Raphael Simon) 1st in The Secret series. Ages 9-11 This book starts like a mystery. That’s why I chose it for review. I am an avid mystery fiction fan, so my natural inclination is to introduce all of you and your Read More
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I got this amazing tip from a mother who comes to Parent Trust for developmental screenings. This family has a 1st grader who is reading at a 4th grade level. Mom wants to encourage him to stretch his abilities, but the reading material at a 4th grade level often has content that is too socially/emotionally Read More
Sisterland
Sisterland >> By Salla Simukka Ages 9-12 One of my favorite books growing up was “Best Friend,” by Shirley Simon >> The story explores the concept of friendship from the point of view of a young girl. Making friends, losing friends, what today we’d call “friend drama,” and finding friends in unexpected places. So I Read More
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone >> By JK Rowling Ages 7 and up. After years of my niece telling me I just HAD to read Harry Potter, I finally got it from the library. I was lucky enough to get the edition with Jim Kay’s illustrations, which are terrific. I have to admit; I Read More
The Mysterious Howling
The Mysterious Howling >> by Maryrose Wood (The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place #1) ages 8-13 Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Children and adults will delight in the first entry of the Incorrigible Children series and be eager to keep reading through the conclusion, book #6. Read More