Snap! With their new cameras, a brother and sister take pictures on their summer vacation. Although pictures are a good way to capture some memories, they cannot capture some: the taste of ice cream, or the feel of cool water. And that is where the writing begins! A fun way to introduce narrativ...
The worst of the Newberry's so far. I was barely able to finish Criss Cross because nothing happened! We have 300 plus pages with no real plot. And, I can't say I'm a fan of this authors writing style. There was no real flow between sentences. Hard to believe this won a Newberry. Criss Cross is to...
The blurb reads "She wished something would happen". That's what I wished during the entire book. I don't understand how this book ever one a price, not mentioning the Newbery Medal. One sometimes wonders how there things happen...
Johnny Appleseed is a legend. This picturebook biography attempts to shed light on John Chapman, the man who became Johnny Appleseed. The author shows the reader a man who loved and wanted to preserve nature, a man who cherished peace, and a man who used his resources.Early elementary teachers may w...
Do we really need another book about Johnny Appleseed? In my primary library I have seventeen different books about Johnny Appleseed. Now I have eighteen. And I am very happy with this new look at Johnny. Before I even saw the book, I knew I'd love it; how can you go wrong with a collaboration betwe...
As portrayed in this beautifully illustrated book, Ameircan folk hero Johnny "Appleseed" Chapman was Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, St. Francis of Assisi, and Mahatma Gandhi all rolled into one. Nicely done.
Fascinating. One small change and the ripple effects are amazing. Good, uplifting read!4 wonderful oatmeal creme sandwiches.Cover Love: I do love this cover. I think it's pretty eye-catching and makes you want to find out more about this story.Why I Wanted to Read This: When this one came to my l...
As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth is a book that I would describe as a contemporary adventure. For sixteen year old Ry this is the tale of how one misstep turned into his struggle to find his way back home. It's an interesting premise, but for me it fell rather flat. The spirit is there, ...
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