Today's book came into my life by chance. For those of you who aren't aware, I recently started a new job as a Children's Librarian (hence why there are a TON of picture books about to be reviewed in the coming weeks). Well, we have a listserv where we communicate about programming, crafts, and book...
It’s Perfectly Normal is written in a conversational style between a bird and bee who discuss topics about puberty and sexuality. This book is meant to be an informational book written for ages ten and up, but is recommended that a parent or caretaker preview it or share it with their child. Not onl...
What I liked:1) Easy for kids to understand.2) The bird and the bee help keep things light and comfortable. They help guide adults in terms of approaching this topic with kids, and they help keep kids engaged.3) This book is thorough. You have something specific that needs to be addressed, this bo...
A review written in haste!I am a very picky star giver. Probably way too picky. This should most likely be a four star rating, but I am trying not to love this book too much *because* I feel that it was too clearly intended for people just like me. Are you an "out of the box" person who could possib...
This is a difficult review (and it's going to be a long post). What I like most about this anthology is the wide variety and deep volume of poetry. We need more 'catalogs' of poems like this. Why do I like this kind of poetry book? Because my own experience and my experiences with kids teaches me th...
What happens when your teacher assigns you a project about books and you can't find one you like.
A librarian with an infectious enthusiasm for reading.
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