HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY HAPPY CHANUKAH?

Author (last name first):Yolen, Jane and Teague Mark
Publisher,Date of Publication: The Blue Sky Press/2012
Grade Level/ or Age Level:
Kindergarten- 2nd Grades
Classification: 
Fiction 

This book is about the Chanukah festival. Throughout this book ideas are given about how dinosaurs may celebrate this event. At the end of the book the dinosaur is shown as good during Chanukah. It is one who shares and cooperates. 

I see this book as a good one for parents to read to children when trying to teach them new vocabulary and new ideas. The vocabulary used was linked to the theme and that was excellent. Also the use of pictures helped bring across the message intended.

Reviewed By: Wenisha Gabriel ( Sigma Lambda Alpha)

PAUL BUNYAN AND BABE THE BLUE OX

Author (last name first):Luckhurst, Matt
Publisher,Date of Publication: Abrams/2012
Grade Level/ or Age Level:
4th-6th Grades
Classification: 
Fiction 

This book is about Paul Bunyan and his best friend Babe the Blue Ox. The two friends loved pancakes and refused to eat any other foods. Paul's mom got tired of making pancakes for them everyday as if it was taking away from her garden time. As a result of this Paul and Babe left to find jobs which would allow them to eat pancakes. Eventually, they both began feeling ill and was admonished to eat other foods. It was then that they decided to return home and eat mom's healthy food. 

This book would be suggested for fourth and sixth graders as the language is more complex. The use of pictures helped make the content easier to understand. Also, the reference to well known places in the world was good (e.g) Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountains) to support the existence of these places. It was suggested that the Rocky Mountains came about because they ate pancakes out unevenly. At that age students should not be reading this information to prevent confusion. 

Reviewed By: Wenisha Gabriel ( Sigma Lambda Alpha)

THE MOOGEES MOVE HOUSE

Author (last name first): McGuirk, Leslie 
Publisher,Date of Publication:Candle Wick/2012
Grade Level/ or Age Level:
3rd- 6th Grades
Classification: 
Fiction 

This book is about the Moogee family's search for a house. Mr. Ruru,their real estate agent took them around to find a house. At first they were not content until they came to a pink house. It was round and also on the ground. It was just what they wanted, 

I would recommend this book. The pictures area appropriate for the content and the language is fairly simple for 3rd-6th graders.

Reviewed By: Wenisha Gabriel (Sigma Lambda Alpha) 

CHICK & CHICKIE

Author (last name first):Ponti, Claude
Publisher,Date of Publication: Toon Book/ 2012 
Grade Level/ or Age Level:
1st-3rd GradesClassification: Fiction 

This book is about two chicks playing. They do different activities to pass the time and entertain themselves. 

I would recommend this book only because of its demonstration of cause and effect. For example, "When we tickle...he laughs." This would help the students learn cause and effect relationships. 

It also had pictures which were appropriate for the content.

Reviewed By: Wenisha Gabriel (Sigma Hambda Alpha PNM) 

A TRIP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD WITH MOUSE

Author (last name first):Viva,Frank
Publisher,Date of Publication: Toon Book
Grade Level/ or Age Level:1st Grade-3rd GradeClassification: Fiction 

This book is about a boy's trip on the ocean with mouse. Despite all that was going on the mouse was anxious to go home which is made clear by several repeats of the line, "Can we go home now."

I would recommend this book for first to third graders because it is fairly simple and easy to read. Each page has pictures and language appropriate for the content. 

Also, I am particularly impressed with the authors introductions of things which can be seen or will be needed for different situations. For example: "It is cold.... you will need... boots, mittens, a hat a scarf." 

Reviewed By: Wenisha Gabriel(Sigma Hambda Alpha PNM) 

WITH ALL MY HEART

Author (last name first):Rock,Brian
Publisher,Date of Publication:
Grade Level/ or Age Level:
Head Start-3rd Grade
Classification: 
Fiction 

During a game of tag, Jacob asks Momma Bear which of her two cubs she loves best. She sings the praises of each of her children, Jacob for his artistic talent and Casey for her dancing ability. She loves both of them for the way they make her laugh. The cubs are discontented and press her to choose. "You cubs are both a part of me," she responds, and explains her love for them to the impossibility of preferring one paw or one arm over the other. She needs two paws to applaud her cubs and two arms to hug each of them close.

This is a very good book for children with siblings and it teaches them that their parents love for each of them is different, but yet the same in the amounts of love they share. 

Reviewed By: Donnicia James (Student) and Lila Davis (M.S.U's Moffett Library Night Circulation Manager)

A HOME FOR BIRD

Author (last name first):Stead,Philip C.
Publisher,Date of Publication:Roaring Book Press/2012 
Grade Level/ or Age Level:
Head Start-3rd Grade
Classification: 
Fiction 

While out foraging for things, Vernon the toad found a new friend, a small blue bird who is always silent. Vernon shows the blue bird many different places and some of his favorite things and bird still says nothing. Vernon takes it upon himself to help his new friend find his home. They take many ways to travel and soon come to a farm to rest for the night. Will Vernon be able to help his new friend find his home?

This is a delightful book with many washed out colorful drawings. It teaches children to never give up on one of their friends. It also teaches children that helping a friend in need can be rewarding.

Reviewed By: Donnicia James (Student) and Lila Davis (M.S.U's Moffett Library Night Circulation Manager)