The Geronimo Stilton books are so much fun. They are a bit denser than the chapter books my kiddo is usually drawn to, but there's enough visual interThe Geronimo Stilton books are so much fun. They are a bit denser than the chapter books my kiddo is usually drawn to, but there's enough visual interest to keep him going. ...more
A fun little picture book. The illustrations really put this one over the top. The vampire family's black, white, and red illustrations are just gorgeA fun little picture book. The illustrations really put this one over the top. The vampire family's black, white, and red illustrations are just gorgeous, and the "normal" family's illustrations are lovely and bright and fun in contrast. Good stuff. Going on my keeper pile....more
Superb wordless novella. Tan's illustrations are breathtaking, and the alien twist really adds to what I would categorize as--at its core--an immigranSuperb wordless novella. Tan's illustrations are breathtaking, and the alien twist really adds to what I would categorize as--at its core--an immigrant tale....more
A cute little book about a street urchin who supposedly protects and cares for the horse of a famous highwayman. However, little urchin narrators are A cute little book about a street urchin who supposedly protects and cares for the horse of a famous highwayman. However, little urchin narrators are hardly trustworthy. A fun little book with great illustrations. 5th grade and up....more
A so-so graphic novel version of the Gettysburg Address. The artwork was nice, but it was very short and somewhat underdeveloped for the adult reader.A so-so graphic novel version of the Gettysburg Address. The artwork was nice, but it was very short and somewhat underdeveloped for the adult reader. Given, it is a kid's book! A good history book for kids, and the exerpts in the back are nice to address specific historical bits in the illustrations....more
A good book told from an interesting perspective. This is the first children's book I've read that deals with the "inheritance" of the Holocaust. ThatA good book told from an interesting perspective. This is the first children's book I've read that deals with the "inheritance" of the Holocaust. That is, how the generation following the atrocity inherits that burden. Told from the perspective of a German child that's really sick of being told he and all other Germans are at fault for what happened--his life soon unravels into a mystery he never expected. Kind of a monotonous tone to the book, but a worthwhile read overall....more
As usual, Wiesner delivers an awesome book! I can't believe it took me this long to read it. I'm a huge fan of wordless picture books, and this one reAs usual, Wiesner delivers an awesome book! I can't believe it took me this long to read it. I'm a huge fan of wordless picture books, and this one really is nicely done. A boy discovers a camera that's floated up onto the beach and has the film developed. He finds a bevy of odd and wonderful images before he returns the camera to the sea. Lovely!...more
Loved it! I've been aware of Paterson's work for a long time now, but this is the first of her books that I've read. It's been a good long while sinceLoved it! I've been aware of Paterson's work for a long time now, but this is the first of her books that I've read. It's been a good long while since I enjoyed historical fiction, but this one is a real winner. Will definitely be reading more of her stuff soon....more
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