Ivy and Bean is a good transitional fiction book with supportive illustrations on every page. The dynamic between Ivy and Bean is realistic and irresistible. It's not a series I'm likely to read more of, but kids who enjoy the first volume have several other books in the series available to them.
Finding Winnie: the True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick is a level M on the Fountas and Pinnell reading level scale. Finding Winnie: the True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear is about the bear behind the world famous Winnie the Pooh. A veterinarian who was going out to...
Isn't it sad when a book comes out and people just seem to be completely unaware of 1. its existence and 2. its level of amazingness? Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick is one of those hidden gems. I've mentioned before that if a book doesn't circulate ...
Written by Rukhsana Khan Illustrated by Sophie Blackall Rubina has just been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother insists that she bring her little sister, Sana, along. No matter how hard Rubina tries to convince her mother that people just don't bring their little sisters along to ...
I found the story interesting but didn't like the format of the book. I would have preferred historical fiction over framing the story with the child and his mother in the present. The story is divided into two parts, but both parts could have done with a little fleshing out. I might have to see wha...
Genre: Family / China / School / Independence Year Published:2002 Year Read: 2015 Publisher: Chronicle Books I have read many children’s books that take place in China, but I had read a children’s book that is as inspirational and heartwarming as “Ruby’s Wish!” “Ruby’s Wish” is an Ezra J...
This book is so adorable. Sophie Blackall's writing and illustrations complement each other perfectly -- warm, playful, and matter-of-fact. I love that the little boy's parents answer his question without hesitation. And the ending is the best!
Have really enjoyed the Ivy and Bean series so far and this is my favorite. Actually ended up reading it twice to myself in addition to reading it to my daughter because the story is so clever and the characterizations so delightful. HIGHLY recommend. A charmer.
by Shirin Yim Bridges, illustrated by Sophie Blackall I enjoyed this book. Ruby is a smart strong girl (my favorite kind), who is determined to learn as much as she can. I love the fact that the book is based on the author's grandmother.
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