Picture Book Wednesday: Dinosaurs in Space

 

This book goes off the rails when the narrator mentions pieces of the dinosaurs could be in space. 

Dinosaurs in Space is a funny book that dinosaur lovers will enjoy. While it is informative, it's also really funny. The back matter answers questions that came up during the book. There's also a glossary and some informational cards. Share this one with everyone! 

A must have book for your public library. 

* book sent for review 

Picture Book Wednesday: The Girl Who Heard Music

 

On Rapa Nui, there was a little girl who loved music. She learned to play the piano but had to leave the island to grow into the musician she was born to be. While spending time at home, she noticed that the environment was ruining her home. She worked to make a difference on the island. 

My Thoughts: This book is a great STEAM picture book. The first part of the book is all about music and the second part is all about cleaning up the environment. The pictures are lovely. This is a great picture book biography for your collection. The afterword talks about the island and the environment. 

* Book sent for review

Picture Book Wednesday: This Book is Banned

This book talks about book banning in a light-hearted way, but it gets the point across for even the smallest of readers. While book banning is a very serious matter, this book is humorous. 

If you're looking for a way to explain book banning to young children, this is it. The ending is really well done. Add this book to your school and public library. 

* Book sent for review 

Review: Butt or Face

 

Using a cheeky guessing game format, Butt or Face? is a hilarious nonfiction picture book that teaches fascinating facts about animals! Are YOU ready to play?

Move over, Jeopardy, Family Feud, and The Price Is Right—this book will be your new favorite laugh-until-your-stomach-hurts family game! In Butt or Face, weird animals are introduced with a close-up photo. Kids must guess: are they seeing seeing...um...err... the bottom or the top? (summary from the publisher)

My Thoughts: This book is super entertaining and of course it's meant to be shared. Of course there's lots of laughter while you're guessing and then afterwards, you can read the factual information about the animal. The photos are great, forcing you to make so very hard choices. This would be fun sharing during a school visit - but expect lots of laughter.

Highly recommended - this book is MUST have for your school and public libraries. 

* book sent for review

Picture Book Wednesday: Family

Two powerful books about family and how everyone is welcome!

A family of three goes to a family of four. At first Meili isn't happy. She thinks their family is perfect just the way it is. But soon she learns the importance of being a big sister.

The message of welcoming everyone and how the whole world is a family melted my heart. This story is amazing - sharing kindness, difference, and welcoming everyone.

When someone hurts you, remember that you're not alone. Other people (kids) have felt the same way.

This book has a great message about found family, really seeing the person in front of you, sharing your feelings, and knowing that you are not alone and you are enough! 

* book sent for review