Review: Elena Rides

 

Elena is trying to ride her bike, but she keeps falling.

This I Can Read book has a wonderful message about trying your best, picking yourself up, and trying again. Things are hard in life and we fail. It's important that kids see failure and our reaction to it. This is a great book to share. 

Library Recommendation: A must have book for your school and public library collection. 

Picture Book Review: 1 Big Salad

This simple concept book becomes amazing with the addition of animal vegetables and fruits for the salad. It's hard to decide which vegetable animal is my favorite, but I think it's the Radicchio Lions. They are charming. But I do also adore the Romaine Dogs. A great way to enjoy counting. Plus, vegetables never looked so good! A fun book to share. Readers will enjoy looking at the various animals too.