Category Archives: Children’s Books

May 12, 2013 · 7:55 am

Happy Mother’s Day!!!

Good Morning Everyone,

I just wanted to take a minute and wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day!!! Whether your a Mama of a human baby or a fur baby, Happy Mother’s Day!!!

What were some of the books that you shared with your Mom while you were growing up?

For me, the Children’s Book… I’ll Love You, Forever is a book that I can still recite from memory. My Mom and I used to read that together all the time. Now my Grandmother used to bring me a set of 6 Nancy Drew books every time she would visit. So Nancy Drew will always hold a special place in heart, thanks to her.

As for being a fur-Mama, the book that made me laugh and cry because of its honesty and truth is… Marley and Me. If you have ever loved a dog with your whole heart, then that book is a must-read. (And no, I have never seen the movie.)

Hope each of you have a wonderful, beautiful day!

Enjoy!
~Ariesgrl

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March 2, 2013 · 1:06 pm

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!!

Hi Everyone,

I feel we all should celebrate today by giving thanks to an amazing author… Dr. Seuss! This one man created several worlds that multiple generations have enjoyed. But most importantly he created worlds that intrigued children and encouraged their desire to learn how to read!

My favorites included One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish and Green Eggs and Ham. And still to this day, it is a Christmas tradition in my house to watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas! What about you, what were favorite Dr. Seuss tales?

Enjoy!
~Ariesgrl

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March 1, 2013 · 3:24 pm

My Sister’s Books Review #8

Have You Seen Hyacinth Macaw?
By: Patricia Reilly Giff

Abby Jones and her friend Potsie are on spring break and Abby is looking for a case to solve. As she starts noticing strange activity outside her bedroom window, her brother, Dan, begins to act strange. Then her friend Detective Garcia tells her there has been a big theft in town, plus there is a strange missing person’s sign that has been ripped. Abby doesn’t have to look too far before she gets wrapped up in a series of mysteries.

Patricia Reilly Giff has written about every young, adventurous girl’s dream with this book. Mystery, intrigue, suspense all occur in this first book in the Abby Jones, Junior Detective Mystery series. This chapter book has some illustrations and shorter sentences to make it easier to read. A few spelling errors and grammatical errors, but overall a good book for elementary school children.

Similar authors: Carolyn Keene (Harriet Otis Smith) and Jean Craighead George

Note: This review was written for My Sister’s Books.

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February 18, 2013 · 5:55 pm

Where Does Santa go on Vacation after Christmas?

By: Elizabeth Rooks. Format: Paperback. Read: February 2013.

It is the day after Christmas and Tyler is curious as to where Santa goes, now that he has finished his work. Tyler goes to each of his family members and asks them where they think Santa goes on vacation and each of the family members provide a different location. With each new location there is also a lesson on how to say hello with that county’s native tongue. There is even a pronunciation key in the back of the book.

Children and adults everywhere will love this latest book by Elizabeth Rooks. Where Does Santa go on Vacation after Christmas? is the first in a Santa-related trilogy focuses on teaching children about various cultures around the world. Rooks has written an excellent children’s book that will pique children’s interest in languages. The pronunciation key will help adults teach children the correct way to pronounce hello. This was an exciting start to a very promising series. Plus the bright pictures will bring smiles to the faces of children at every age. Highly recommend this for every adult with a child in his/her life.

I adore children books that not only entertain but also teach. Elizabeth Rooks has done this perfectly with this book. Foreign languages are easily learned when they are incorporated into a child’s language early in life. This is a great book to encourage a child to learn to read, but also to learn about other languages and cultures. Plus the pictures of Santa dressed in a toga or a reindeer surfing will delight any child’s imagination. I can’t wait to see what Santa does next!

Enjoy!

~Ariesgrl

 

Notes: A copy of this book was provided for me to review. To learn more about this author and her books, please visit her website.

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October 11, 2012 · 11:58 am

Zooey the AcroCat

The Adventures of Baseball and Zooey. By: Andrea Kelly. Format: Paperback. Read: October 2012.

     This is a short children’s story about two cats named Baseball and Zooey. The star of the book is Zooey and her incredible talents, which might just get her into some trouble.

A unique children’s book, with hand-drawn pictures that will be relatable to young children and give the story a more personal feel. Though this story does not rhyme, the sentences are short and easy to read, which is perfect for helping children transition from being read-to, to reading the book themselves. Kelly tells the story of her two mischievous cats, which is relatable to every pet owner. A bit of an abrupt ending will leave readers guessing what Baseball and Zooey do next.

Since this was not your typical children’s book with bright colors and lots of rhymes, let’s discuss which type you prefer to read to your child. Do you like to read rhyming books or ones that the child can relate too, maybe while snuggling with his/her kitten or puppy? I always had the bright, rhyming books as a child, but this story provided a refreshing new style that was nice to read. I would recommend this book to parents with young children as a cute, short bedtime story.

Enjoy!
~Ariesgrl

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July 28, 2012 · 11:58 am

The Son of Neptune

By Rick Riordan. Format: Hardback. Read: May 2012.

This is the second installment in Rick Riordan’s Heroes of Olympus series. Percy Jackson is back in the midst of chaos, but he doesn’t remember anything from his life. His new friends, Hazel and Frank, have vital secrets about their pasts. The mythological worlds from Greek, Roman, and Chinese histories are condensed into a fun-filled, easy-to-read adventure. Rick Riordan has a gift for mixing the modern world and the mythological past from various cultures into action packed stories that will spark children’s interest. This is another amazing book, with an ending that will have fans counting down the days until the release of the third book.

Rick Riordan is an unbelievable story-teller, and one of my heroes in modern-day literature. He has a talent for giving children stories that interest them, and teaching them about the world of mythology at the same time. Tell me, do you have a modern-day hero of literature? Why is that author your hero? Do you have a preference for mythological stories?

Enjoy!
~Ariesgrl

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July 20, 2012 · 12:56 pm

Rayne Queen Water Supplier of the World

By: Elizabeth Rooks. Illustrated by: Brandon Coleman. Format: Paperback. Read: July 20, 2012.

    Rayne Queen Water Supplier of the World is a book about a spirited little girl, who dreams of being a queen. She goes on a journey to convince Dale the Dolphin, Bella the Butterfly, and others, that she is their queen. Rayne believes that she is rain, and supplies the world with water, but the animals do not believe her. Elizabeth Rooks has created an enjoyable children’s book that subtly teaches the importance of rain. This book reminds me of Where the Wild Things Are, in the fact that Rayne and Max share similar characteristics, and are out to rule the world! Young girls will enjoy Rayne’s adventures, as well as the wonderful illustrations. However, there are several big vocabulary words that younger children might have trouble reading. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to parents with young girls, as a book to read along with their daughters.

     Note: Elizabeth Rooks provided a copy of this book for me to review. To learn more about this author and her books, visit: www.ElizabethRooks.com
    
     Have you had the pleasure of reading this book? Let me know what you liked most about Rayne’s spirit!
     As always… Enjoy! ~Ariesgrl

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July 1, 2012 · 1:35 pm

The Tales of Beedle the Bard

By J. K. Rowling. Format: Hardcover. Read: July 2012.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a fairy tale book from the Harry Potter series. Fans who have read all seven books in the series, will know about this book and be very familiar with one of the tales. There are five tales total: “The Wizard and the Hopping Pot,” “The Fountain of Fair Fortune,” “The Warlock’s Hairy Heart,” “Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump” and of course “The Tale of the Three Brothers.” Each tale is similar to a regular fairy tale, in the sense that there is a lesson to be learned, however Rowling adds her own magical flare to each. This is a must-read for all the Potter fans in the world.
I must warn you that this book contains spoilers from the series, so please (for my own peace of mind) read all seven Harry Potter books first. I have two favorite tales from this book. The first “The Fountain of Fair Fortune” has a wonderful life lesson, while “Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump” made me laugh out loud. Rowling has co-created a charity called Children’s High Level Group, and Scholastic has donated the net proceeds from the sales of this book, which is another good reason to go out and purchase this book. After you have read the book, let me know which tale is your favorite.
Enjoy! ~Ariesgrl

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June 28, 2012 · 3:09 pm

The Elephant’s Child: How the Elephant Got His Trunk

By Rudyard Kipling. Adapted by Karen Baicker. Illustrated by Davin Cheng. Format: Enhanced ebook. Read: May 2012.

When I registered my NOOK®, this book was automatically placed in my library. It is a cute story about one very curious elephant, who goes out alone in search of answers after all of the adult animals refuse to answer the elephant’s questions. It is an enhanced ebook, so there are several options available on how to read this story. The illustrations are spectacular, and as with most Children’s books, there is a lesson to be learned, however this lesson is for the adults.

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June 27, 2012 · 1:51 pm

Fun Facts About Pets

By Seymour Simon. Format: Enhanced ebook. Read: May 2012

  Fun Facts About Pets is an excellent book for young children. Since it is an enhanced ebook, it can be read by just the child or parent, read along with the child or parent, or even read to the child. I read this book by myself, and then had it read the pages to me. It is a bit long for the younger children, however the short, simple facts and cute pictures, should be able to hold a young child’s interest. This is a great book to encourage learning and reading for children. I recommend this book to everyone of all ages, even adults without children may learn a couple of new facts about these interesting creatures.

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