Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Something Funny(Read With Dick and Jane)by Pearson Scott Foresman Book Review

 

Something Funny(Read With Dick and Jane)by Pearson Scott Foresman is a classic of the children's learning experience.


I have to admit the book is a lot more rudimentary than I would have expected it to be. There are so few words used to tell the stories that they almost relay solely on the images to give context. 

Again the reason behind this is that this book give the child a few words to focus on and learn so that they can build their vocabulary. That is why Dick and Jane is so useful in education. However, one book just isn't going to be enough and you kind of need a good amount of them to work.

Who should read this book? Everyone

Books read: 546 of 5,000

Saturday, November 30, 2019

'Snowman's Story' by Will Hillebrand Book Review

 
'Snowman's Story' by Will Hillebrand is a book without words perfect for the people who love to look at the pictures without reading. 

This is not the first book without words I've run into, but the idea has always been divided in my mind. On the one, hand this is a distinct idea and that is in and of itself good. On the other hand, the idea of books is reading so doesn't it defeat the purpose? 
 
This is a fun Christmas story about a living snow man that you can enjoy with your child. It is just for fun but then we need to just have fun every now and then. 
 
Who should read this book? People who don't want to read. 
 
Books read:  515 of 5,000

Thursday, October 31, 2019

"Babymouse: Monster Mash" by Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm Book Review

 

"Babymouse: Monster Mash" by Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm is the 9th book in the Babymouse books and the story of her Halloween.


Babymouse is something of a Tomboy who like scary costumes and her mother gives her permission to have a Halloween party. This is a happy moment for Babymouse until the mean girls click in her school get there hands on it and try to make Babymouse more like them. 

This is a story about peer pressure and finding yourself. It is also a story about standing up to people who try and push you around. I have to say I like what this teaches children. 

In addition, it is a stoutly made book with a two color ink. This is a black and orange that fits well with the Halloween subject matter. This book is a fun read and really made my day. 

Who should read this book? Everyone.

 Books read:  485 of 5,000

Monday, September 30, 2019

Let's Inves-Tigger-ate! (Disney: My Friends, Tigger & Pooh)by Dalmatian Press

 

Let's Inves-Tigger-ate! (Disney: My Friends, Tigger & Pooh)by Dalmatian Press is an addition to the Hundred Acre Woods involving new characters and faces.


Christopher Robin is missing from this story as Tigger goes about investigating things at random. The overall idea is somewhat lacking in story and short with an overall feeling of not fitting with the original characters. 

This is a book meant to get kids reading and thinking and I just don't feel it does that well. 

Who should read this book? Kids with nothing else to read.


Books read: 454 of 5,000

Saturday, August 31, 2019

One Giant Leap by Mary Ann Fraser Book Review

 

One Giant Leap by Mary Ann Fraser is a look into the first moon landing.


I loved space when I was a kid, and I love space now. I think this is a wonderful little book for children to read and get a better understanding of history. 

The illustrations are rich and detailed and were this book not so old and beat up I would add it to my collection permanently. It really is a fine read.

Who should read this book? Everyone.

Books read: 424 of 5,000

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

The Marching Band (Scooby Doo Phonics)by Frances Ann Ladd

 

The Marching Band (Scooby Doo Phonics)by Frances Ann Ladd is a book that should get kids reading.


This is not a Mystery Inc. book in that the only characters are shaggy ans Scooby. If what you wanted was to see the boys run in fear and take down a fake monster that is missing from this volume. This is a fine book for reading but feels out of place for our much loved characters. 

Who should read this book? Children who struggle with reading.

Books read: 393 of 5,000

Sunday, June 30, 2019

1997 The Torch

 
This is the 1997 Pioneer Torch. That is the year book for my high school. Reflecting back on high school I was too depressed to get much done but some of these faces are a welcome site.

It is strange looking back at those faces and seeing what I would now think of as children. I was a very different person back in high school, but I was still an oddity.
 
There was a time that I thought about high school a good deal, but now I have so much more going on in my life that it's a faded memory.  
 
I've read here and their that the signatures in this book may make it somewhat valuable. This would be greatly increased if I became famous or note worthy.  However, not it is an artifact on a cluttered shelf.
 
Who should read this book? My descendants. 
 
Books read:  362 of 5,000

Friday, May 31, 2019

'Freight Trains' by Peter Brady Book Review

 

'Freight Trains' by Peter Brady is a very technical look at freight moving train cars.


The subject matter here is a little dry given that it's pictures of train cars and what kind of goods would be carried in these cars. One of those things about teaching very young children is you want to give them just enough information to stick in their heads. This book does that very well. It gives the child just enough so that they have a working understanding to trains and what they do. 

Exposing children to a wide range of topics gives them a broad foundation on which to build future knowledge. 

Who should read this book? Young children. 

Books read: 332 of 5,000

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

"Cool Careers for Girls with Animals" by Ceel Pasternak and Linda Thornburg Book Review

 

"Cool Careers for Girls with Animals"  by Ceel Pasternak and Linda Thornburg is a book containing biographers of women who work with animals.


After reading this book I can say that there is no reason any of these jobs have to be preformed by a woman, and the idea of saying any one job has a gender is old fashioned to me. Then I live in California which is a very progressive state. There are a good number of places in the English speaking world where a book like this is needed and proper. We should teach everyone that they can find a job with meaning so I can't complain about this book.

Who should read this book? Women trying to find themselves.

Books read: 301 of 5,000

Sunday, March 31, 2019

'Bats and Their Homes' by Deborah Chase Gibson Book Review

 

'Bats and Their Homes' by Deborah Chase Gibson is a book about the furry flying night nymphs that grace our world.


This is very much a book for those who no very little about flying mammals. I've read books on bats and watched videos about them many times so this book had little information that was new to me. Then this book wasn't written for grown men. It was written for children who need to know more about bats and we should all know at least this much about bats.

All and all, this was an informative book. I'd say this is a fine read. 

Who should read this book? Everyone

Books read: 271 of 5,000

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown


'Flat Stanley' by Jeff Brown is a fun little book about a boy who gets
flattened by a bulletin board and lives a cartoon like life after that. He goes through the mail, gets flown like a kite, and becomes a hero.

One way of looking at this books is that it is something of a comparison to an injury like a broken arm. You have a cast and that makes you different.  The thing to do is make the best of it however you can and that is what Stanley does. 

Children will never have so whimsical an experience as but they will feel the truth in this book. They will understand the sibling rivalry and the humanity of this book. 

Who should read this book? Everyone

Books read: 270 of 5000

Friday, March 29, 2019

Christina Aguilera (Famous People) by Wendy Tokunaga

Christina Aguilera (Famous People) by Wendy Tokunaga is a book about the rise to fame of the titular star. It delves into her early love for music and how she rose to fame. 

There are a few details about her life in the Micky Mouse Club and her early work with Disney. The book brings you up to her second album and some facts about her fashion and family.  

To be honest, I have no idea who this is, and her music is something that I'm sure I've heard, but never had all that much interest in. This book is for young fans of hers that need a simplified version of her life. Me, I would need a great deal more to be interested. 

Who should read this book: Young fans of this woman.

Books read: 269 of 5000


Thursday, March 28, 2019

Remarkable Animals: Killer Bees By Kathleen Davis

 


'Remarkable Animals: Killer Bees' By Kathleen Davis is a book that teaches you a good amount about bees. I had no idea their genetics were so complicated and I didn't know they could cross breed on their own. 

Further, I now have a greater understanding of the so called 'killer bee'. This is a good thing to have if you fear bees or have an allergy to their sting. There isn't much to know in avoiding them. They are a little smaller than normal bees and if you see any kind of be swarming you should avoid them. Still, this was a very informative book

Who should read this book? those who want to know about bees.

Books read: 268 of 5,000

Thursday, February 28, 2019

'101 Wacky Camping Jokes' By Melvin A. Berger Book Review

 

'101 Wacky Camping Jokes' By Melvin A. Berger is a book full of corny summer camp jokes that are best appreciated by those who went to summer camp.


As for me, I never went to camp, at least not the kind they joke about, and these jokes have nothing to do with my experience. When I was a kid I went camping with the Cub Scouts and rafting with my family. In all those cases I was with my mother who would have kicked the living crap out of anyone who would have asked me to sleep in a leaking tent. 

For me, the jokes about bad food and wild animals don't mean much, and I didn't really laugh. However, this is a scholastic book meant to get kids to read and I guess it does that well.

Who should read this book? Lovers of corny jokes. 

Books read: 240 of 5000

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

'Barkus, Sly and the Golden Egg' by Angela McAllister Book Review

 

'Barkus, Sly and the Golden Egg' by Angela McAllister is one of those morality tales all too common in the world of children's books.


Barkus and Sly are both anthropomorphic foxes who are the local thieves who horde there loot in a shed. However, they steal a group of chickens who plan to get free and teach the foxes a lesson.

Given that the chickens will be eaten by the farmer who owns them sooner or later escaping the pot isn't all that great of a feet. Still, the moral lessons of those who steal with you will steal from you ring true.

Who should read this book? Anyone.

Books read: 239 of 5,000

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

"The little baby Snoogle-Fleejer" by Jimmy Carter Book Review

 

"The little baby Snoogle-Fleejer" by Jimmy Carter, yes president Jimmy Carter, is the story of the friendship between a boy and a sea monster called the Snoogle-Fleejer.


Carter told this story to his own family before writing it down for the rest of us to share. I find this a shade ironic given that the larger conflict of the story rises from poverty and a need for universal healthcare. 

In truth, this is a story about not taking things at face value but rather looking deeper into the character of people, or monsters, that you come across. 

Who should read this book? Everyone. 

Books read: 238 of 5,000

Monday, February 25, 2019

"The Library of Planets: Jupiter" by Abby Young Book Review

 

"The Library of Planets: Jupiter" by Abby Young is a look at the largest planet in the solar system and many of the missions to investigate this interesting giant.


The book is a little dated now as it was written before Pluto was named a dwarf planet. In addition there is a good amount of talk about the definition of a moon.

I would have been happier to see the probes themselves that visited this great planet. The evolution of technology is fascinating to me, but then this was not the topic of the book.

Overall this was a great little science book that had so much to say about our largest solar companion that is not a star. I found it informative and entertaining. 

Who should read this book? Space Lovers like me. 

Books read: 237 of 5,000

Sunday, February 24, 2019

"Down a River" by Carole Telford and Rod Theodorou Book Review

 

"Down a River" by Carole Telford and Rod Theodorou is a look at the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. It details the life and landscape along the way from the head of the rivers to their termination. 


This is a wonderful fact filled book that will get children interested in the great out doors, biology, and the environment. This book sports both illustration and photographs of the flora and fauna of the rivers, and it is voiced as if the reader is taking a trip down river. 

The book does what it can with thirty two pages and can only be improved by being longer and more detailed. 

Who should read this book? Everyone.

Books read 236 of 5,000

Saturday, February 23, 2019

"The Wonderful Way Babies Are Made" by Larry Christenson Book Review

 

"The Wonderful Way Babies Are Made" by Larry Christenson

is a Christian centered look at reproduction. It carries an abstinence only look at making more humans. 

By far the best part of this book is that it caters to two reading levels indicated by large and small print on each page. This gives the parent child reading more interaction and a greater level of detail.   

This is a book that should only be read by parents looking to build a strong religious construct in their child's mind. Only a parent can decide if that is right for their child.

Who should read this book? Christians 

Books read: 235 of 5,000

Friday, February 22, 2019

"The Bad Seed" by Jory John Book Review

 

"The Bad Seed" by Jory John is a book about a literal seed that is rude to other seeds and refuses to wash his hands.


Why is he a bad seed? Because instead of getting eaten he got spit out and left under a bleacher. This made him keep to himself and be bad. Then one day for no reason at all he has a change of heart and things are better. 

This is a fun book but I don't know if spontaneous change is a good lesson to teach children. I mean, it can happen. However, when people are suddenly nice to you in real life it's for a reason. This shouldn't hurt your reading of this book, but it could have been better if the seed had a reason for his change. 

Who should read this book? People looking for a fun read.

Books read: 234 of 5,000

Thursday, February 21, 2019

"Rosie the Dragon and Charlie Say Good Night" by Lauren H Kerstein

 

"Rosie the Dragon and Charlie Say Good Night" by Lauren H. Kerstein is a children's book about a boy and his dragon.


This is a colorful book about bedtime, pets, and a childhood sense of wonder that transcends the book. I think this may have started as a child with a stuffed animal who said that his pet was afraid of a storm. 

This is the story of a boy who has to get himself and his dragon ready for bed, and he does things like brush is teeth and bathe. 

I would have loved this book when I was a child, and I once even had to ask my mother how often I should wash my body. Where as this book does not answer that question it brings bath time into the conversation. I call this a read.

Who should read this book: Everyone. 

Books read: 233 of 5,000

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

"I Love to Eat Fruits and Vegetables" by Shelley Admont Book Review

 

"I Love to Eat Fruits and Vegetables" by Shelley Admont is a book about rabbits eating vegetables. The hope being that your children will also eat theirs if they read this book.


I would point out that the vegetables are not good for rabbits. Carrots and tomatoes have too much sugar for the animals. Then again, this is just a book and feeding off our natural  misconceptions is nomral.

What you have here is a book where a character tries to get candy, sees bad results, then fixes the problem with vegetables. This is a good lesson for children and a fun read. 

Who should read this book: Everyone

Books read: 232 of 5,000

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

"Sesame Street Comics: H is for Hero" by Jason M. Burns Book Review

 

"Sesame Street Comics: H is for Hero" by Jason M. Burns is my first look into the ideas of the Sesame Street Comics. I have to say that there were a lot more stories than where on the cover.


You would think that a book titled 'H is for Hero' would be about heroes, but there are sections of the dreams of Cookie Monster eating the moon as one big cookie. I wanted to hear more about Super Grover. This is a character I never got much of as a child. This comic would have benefited from greater focus. 

All and all, this is still a fun red for children but the large number of shorts stories is a negative. 


Who should read this book: Children

Books read: 231 of 5,000

Monday, February 18, 2019

"Mercy Watson to the Rescue" by Kate DiCamillo Book Review

 

"Mercy Watson to the Rescue" by Kate DiCamillo is the story of a pig that people give too much credit to. This is kind of a bad thing because pigs are rather intelligent but it's just a story.


 In any case, the pig has a bad dream and goes to sleep with her family but the bed brakes and leaves the people trapped and the pig their only chance to get out of that mess. 

This is a fun little children's book with rich characters and an inventive story. I have to say I liked it and would recommend it to anyone. 

Who should read this book: Anyone

Books read: 230 of 5,000

Sunday, February 17, 2019

"Elmo's World: Moon" by Jodie Shepherd Book Review

 

"Elmo's World: Moon" by  Jodie Shepherd is another of the Sesame Street Elmo group. It is a simple look at the moon from the eyes of a child. This is a very short book and it leaves much to be desired.

First off, the thing is just too short and second it gives very little understanding of what the moon is. It does tell you what the moon is not, but as even a vary young child I would have been disappointed with this information. 

All and all, this is a book for Elmo fans or children who have little ability to talk. Preschool age children will find the images amusing, but this is a book that just has too little substance to pay for. 

Who should read this book: Elmo Fans

Books read: 229 of 5,000

Saturday, February 16, 2019

"Children's Classic Stories: Volume 1" by Aniesha Brahma Book Review

 

"Children's Classic Stories: Volume 1" by Aniesha Brahma is a

collection of old fairy tales and folks stories. There are a few stories in here that I have never heard of and that says something, because I'm well read. 

This is the best kind of story book  for bedtime, because it's not over stimulating. There is a lot of this book compared to other children's books so you can keep reading until your child is sleepy and apposed to reading the same story over and over. 

The best part was that I got a free digital copy and that mean anyone with a good sized tablet can have a copy.

Who should read this book? Everyone

Books read: 228 of 5000

Friday, February 15, 2019

"I Love You Just Like This" by Lillian Jaine Book Review

 

"I Love You Just Like This" by Lillian Jaine is a book in the 

Elmo group on good old Sesame Street. Why the little red fellow has become so big a part of the iconic media I can't say but he has. 

This book is a poem set to be a conversation between Elmo and his unnamed mother. I had a lot of fun with this book but I can't say it's a good bedtime story because it will keep children away with it's bright colors.

Who should read this book: Anyone.

Books read: 227 of 5,000


Thursday, February 14, 2019

Master of Murder By Christopher Pike Book Review

 

Master of Murder By Christopher Pike is a novel about a high school

senior who is also and incognito best selling author. His father is out of the picture, but an abusive addict who could take his wealth, and his mother is drunk most of the time. He finds himself investigating a real life murder for the woman of his dreams who has her own plans. 

As a want-to-be author myself, this book is very appealing, but it is still a pulp novel. The writing is accessible and relatable, the characters are human, and the world is almost our own. 

If you are a reader or want-to-be author this is a great book for you. If neither of those things apply to you this book will leave you wanting it to be over so you can go watch another killer shark movie.

Who should read this book? People who like to read. 

Books read: 226 of 5,000

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Marivale Mall: Playing Games by Jana Ellis Book Review

 

"Marivale Mall: Playing Games" by Jana Ellis is one of many books

in the Marivale Mall set. This one concurs a young, high school age, woman who is torn between her football player boyfriend and her school who he will be playing against. 

This is as story about relationships, high school, and first world problems. It deals with wealthy people who drive expensive cars and have little grasp on what normal people think about.  

This is not to say that this is a bad story. It is just a story about first world problems and if you want to take a brake from our world and read about things that are unimportant this is your jam. I mean, the stakes are low for any of us real people, but for a seventeen year old girl this may carry more weight.  

All and all, the story is well crafted and easy to follow. Not a bad read.

Who should read this book? People who want to think like a seventeen year old rich girl. 

Books read: 225 of 5,000

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Family Forever by Leslie Kimmelman

 

Family Forever A Julia Storybook by

Leslie Kimmelman is something of a continuation of "We're Amazing 1,2,3". It is the story of Sesame Street character Julie and autistic girl who loses her bunny and how her friends go about helping her find it. 

This is a great book for teaching kids how to play well with others and conflict resolution. It's definition of autism is not as strong as in the previous book. For that reason I would recommend reading both books together.  


Who should read this book? Everyone


Books read: 224 of 5,000

Monday, February 11, 2019

'Abby in Wonderland' by Bonnie Brooke Book Review


Abby in Wonderland by Bonnie Brooke
is a watered down version of 'Alice in Wonderland' and a normal quality knock off of the story. I can't say that this was a great book, but it was fun reading on it's own. 

Who should read this book? People who like to read. 

Books read: 223 of 5000

Sunday, February 10, 2019

"We're Amazing 1,2,3!" by Leslie Kimmelman


"We're Amazing 1,2,3!" by Leslie
Kimmelman is a book about autism and playing with friends.

Elmo and his special needs friend are met by a third friend and together they learn that there are times people need consideration. This is a great book for children to learn to work with the different and special children of our world. 

Who should read this book? Everyone.

Books read: 222 of 5000




Saturday, February 9, 2019

'Another Monster at the End of This Book' by Jon Stone


'Another Monster at the End of This Book'
by Jon Stone is another book with Grover, this time joined by Elmo, with a monster at the end of the book you're reading.

As it is with the last book, Grover is keeping you from finishing. The new element is Elmo moving on trough the book. This is a fun little story about not being afraid of what you don't know about. Then, should children fear the unknown?

Who should read this book? Anyone.

Books read: 221 of 5000

Friday, February 8, 2019

"Too Big for Diapers" by by John E. Barrett Book Review


Too Big for Diapers by John E
Barret is a book about one of the two, likely gay, roommates of sesame street at the age at which he uses the plastic pooper.

This is a great book about how to use the plastic pooper as using this for children may be hard. If your children need a bit more confidence then this book is for you.

Who should read this book? Kids who will soon need to use the plastic pooper.

Books read 220 of 5000

Thursday, February 7, 2019

"Big Enough for a Bed" by Apple Jordan Book Review


"Big Enough for a Bed" by Apple
Jordan is the story of Elmo being big enough for a bed rather than a crib. I have no memory of this coming of age moment myself, but I guess it has to be a thing. 

Parents can use this book as a way of comforting their children in the light of this change. I can't say I have ever heard of this problem, but it may exist and this book may stop it before it starts.


Who should read this book? Children who will soon give up the crib.

books read: 219 of 5000

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

"The Great Cookie Thief" by Emily Perl Kingsley Book Review


"The Great Cookie Thief" by Emily 
Perl Kingsley is the story of a wild west town plagued by a googly-eyed cookie bandit. This is before we worried about our kids getting diabetes and the world was a simpler place. 

It's a funny little story that teaches children basic words and makes them laugh. I mean, we have no reason to fear the cookie thief, but the town's people all shiver in their boots at him.

Who should read this book? Children learning to read.

Books read 218 of 5000

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

"The Monster at the End of this Book" by Jon Stone Review

"The Monster at the End of this 
Book" by Jon Stone is a Sesame Street book featuring everyone's favorite blue monster, Grover, begging you not to read to the end of the book. His reason, to keep you from the monster that is at the end. 

Parents can relate to that as they read this to their little monsters and try, and fail, to sound like Grover.

Who should read this book? fans of Grover.

Books read 217 of 5000


Monday, February 4, 2019

'Bat Boy and His Violin' by Gavin Curtis Book Review


'Bat Boy and His Violin' by Gavin Curtis is a book about a bat boy
for one of the last segregated baseball teams. This bat boy is, as the title says, a violinist who loves his music. It turns out he makes a poor bat boy but can make other contributions to the team. 

Overall, this is a book about acceptance. The boys father has not accepted his music and the team of men are not accepted in society. This is a book that shows a world were thing can happen on a large and small sale, and I liked it so much I've read it at least six times.

Who should read this book? Everyone

Books read:216 of 5,000

Sunday, February 3, 2019

'Let's Talk about Being Destructive' by Joy Berry


'Let's Talk about Being Destructive' by Joy Berry is another
educational book in the 'Let's Talk About' series. This is a group of books that teach children how to think about their actions. I was lucky enough to stumble across a few volumes of these books and I've enjoyed every one I've read. 

I would have to say this book that focuses on what looks like an Asian family and their misbehaving son is more poignant than some of the others. It's an A+ book when the normal books are just A.

Who should read this book: Everyone

Books read: 215 of 5,000

Saturday, February 2, 2019

Cinderella by Barbara McClintock Book Review


Cinderella by Barbara McClintock is a book that exists to have
pretty pictures in it. You get a variation of the story of the father in this particular version. He is still alive in this version but he does nothing to protect his child. 

In truth, there is a greater sadness to the story and the child abuse is bothersome. 

Who should read this book? Fans of the story.

Books read: 214 of 5000

Friday, February 1, 2019

"Mondo Animals Platypus" By Joan Short, Jack Green, and Bettina Bird Book Review


"Mondo Animals Platypus" By Joan Short, Jack Green, and Bettina
Bird is a book about the platypus and it's life style. This truly interesting animal is presented clearly in this text designed to inform more than entertain. 

I have to admit these little creatures fascinate me so I read this book at least twice, but it will not go over as well with someone who is not an animal lover. 

Who should read this book? Animal Lovers

Books read: 213 of 5000

Thursday, January 31, 2019

'Amazing Grazing' by Cris Peterson Book Review


'Amazing Grazing' by Cris Peterson is a straightforward book on farms and agriculture which makes it more of a text book than anything else. The larger issue
 with this book is that the subject is kind of dry and so the book is as well meaning that your child will not be inspired by what they read. 

You have to look at it this way, if this were a book on rockets kids who love rockets would eat it up. Not every kid loves rockets so they have to be invested before they start reading. However this is a book about farms and more kids love rockets than farms. 

For what this is it is competently written it's just not for everyone. 

Who should read this book? Kids who love farms. 

Books read: 212 of 5,000

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

'Up Close and Gross: Gross Body Invaders' by Ruth Owen Book Review



'Up Close and Gross: Gross Body Invaders' by Ruth Owen is a
book about all the creepy crawlies that can live on your body. There are fleas and ticks, mites and microbes. This is the book of my nightmares full of monsters that eat people like me.

I have to admit that as I'm a man who works with the homeless this is a book about my worst fears. Still, if your kid is into this kind of thing it will have them mesmerized.  

Who should read this book? Folks into the gross.

Books read: 211 of 5,000

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

'Let's Talk About Gossiping' by Joy Berry Book Review


'Let's Talk About Gossiping' by Joy Berry is a developmental book
that helps children understand honesty. It's one of many in the 'Let's Talk About' books, and where it is not the best of them it is still an interesting and worth wile read. 

I find the words to be honest, the art to be fun, and the books to be enriching. I wish my school had these books when I was growing up. 

Who should read this book? Everyone.

Books read: 210 of 5,000

Monday, January 28, 2019

'Life's Little Instruction Book' By H Jackson Brown Jr. Book Review


Life's Little Instruction Book: 511 suggestions, observations, and reminders on how to live a happy and rewarding life By H Jackson
Brown Jr. is a book containing all kinds of basic information and sayings about life. 

There is nothing all that new in this book, but it is a fun little read. I particularity like the part where it instructs people to adopt more than one cat. I myself have six of the little monsters, and it makes my life just that more complete. In addition, this book is the kind where you can pick it up and read any page and get what you are meant to get out of it. There is no need to sit down and read the whole book, but you can still do so in about a half hour with no trouble. 

Who should read this book? Anyone

Books read: 209 of 5000

Sunday, January 27, 2019

"Mommy's Little Star" by Janet Bingham


"Mommy's Little Star" by Janet Bingham is a story about things
you find in the sky. The story is told by two foxes a mother and child. The child learns about the world from the mother as we take a journey higher and higher into the sky. 

This is a great bedtime story featuring rich images that bring joy, but don't over stimulate.

Who should read this book?
Everyone

Books read:  208 of 5000

Saturday, January 26, 2019

Animals are Fun: Frogs by Steve Panish


'Animals are Fun: Frogs' by Steve Panish is a focused simple book
about frogs for children. If your children have no knowledge of frogs then this is the book for them. It does not delve into amphibians and other things of that nature but just gives children a little about frogs for them to build on later in life. 

Is this a great book? No, its a solid learning experience with lots of fun pictures. 

Who should read this book? Very young children. 

Books read: 207 of 5000

Friday, January 25, 2019

Internet Archive

15th October 2016
Dear Internet Archive,

I take something of an interest in your posting for a book digitizer. I’ll grant you my work in security is out of left field for what you’re looking for, but a Security Officer is professionally patient. I can lift more than 100 pounds and have had a great deal of experience with scanners and digital photography.  I currently use a Canon 60D.

I do have a degree in Psychology and I understand the need to keep my research materials clean and understandable. I have worked jobs were my actions save lives and I imagine that the books aren’t going to come in under the influence of drugs or do anything nasty. Compared to what I do this is an easy job.

You have a safe day,


Richard Leland Neal

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Let's Talk About Showing Off by Joy Berry


'Let's Talk About Showing Off' by Joy Berry is a book designed to
teach children how to act in company. This is a book that talks about equality and treating others with respect. I found this book to have a good deal of wisdom that common folk should know but so many of us Americans have forgotten. 

It was a fun book with child like art work and simple ideas that had so much that children need in this me me me world. I have to say I really liked this book. 

Who should read this book? Everyone.

Books read: 206 of 5000