RSSCategory: Ages 4-8

Review: Henry in Love by Peter McCarty

| November 14, 2010 | 0 Comments
Review: Henry in Love by Peter McCarty

This book offers a journey back to that very tender place in our hearts where first love abides. Children who are too young will simply delight in the creatures as they move across the page.

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Kids’ Books Gift Guide: Science Experiments for Kids & Books for Sports Fans

| November 12, 2010 | 0 Comments
Kids’ Books Gift Guide: Science Experiments for Kids & Books for Sports Fans

By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: November 12, 2010 This is a book list for sports enthusiasts, young Einsteins-in-the-making, myth busters, restless minds and grown men! From Potato Chip Science to The World’s Most Amazing Facts and Records, there is seriously something for everyone. And, while I would recommend most of these books [...]

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Gift Books Guide: Classic Literature & Fairy Tales

| November 10, 2010 | 1 Comment
Gift Books Guide: Classic Literature & Fairy Tales

Well-written, tried and tested stories with updated illustrations that will tantalize any young mind.

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Review: Maneki Neko: The Tale of the Beckoning Cat by Susan Lendroth

| November 7, 2010 | 2 Comments
Review: Maneki Neko: The Tale of the Beckoning Cat by Susan Lendroth

In beautifully descriptive prose seasoned with a handful of familiar Japanese words, Lendroth takes us to another time and culture.

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The Pie List: In Honor of Harold and His Purple Crayon

| November 4, 2010 | 5 Comments
The Pie List: In Honor of Harold and His Purple Crayon

Here follows a list of picture books—all about pie—to share with your little ones. Some simply get your mouth watering, but most are laced with a secret ingredient.

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Review: The Little Green Goose by Adele Sansone and Anke Faust

| November 4, 2010 | 0 Comments
Review: The Little Green Goose by Adele Sansone and Anke Faust

The Little Green Goose is a sweet and uncomplicated animal story about parenthood—particularly adoption and fatherhood.

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Review: Tell the Truth, B.B. Wolf by Judy Sierra and J. otto Seibold

| November 2, 2010 | 0 Comments
Review: Tell the Truth, B.B. Wolf by Judy Sierra and J. otto Seibold

With its large bold text, this book is bound to be popular at library and school story times.

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Review: La Noche Buena By Antonio Sacre

| November 2, 2010 | 0 Comments
Review: La Noche Buena By Antonio Sacre

La Noche Buena is an enchanting tale as much as about food and the holidays as it is about the importance of family.

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Review: Creaky Old House: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of a Real Fixer-Upper

| October 16, 2010 | 1 Comment
Review: Creaky Old House: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of a Real Fixer-Upper

Can a house be the subject of a picture book? Most definitely when you pair up author Linda Ashman and illustrator Michael Chesworth.

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Review: Little Chimp’s Big Day by Lisa Schroeder

| October 14, 2010 | 0 Comments
Review: Little Chimp’s Big Day by Lisa Schroeder

Little Chimp’s Big Day is another beautifully produced high quality picture book from Sterling.

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