Angela Kay's Blog Posts Tagged 'children's' (6)

Seamus the Sheltie to the Rescue!by James Beverly is a collection of engaging stories about Seamus the dog who encounters different situations in which important lessons are learned. Some of the issues addressed are tolerance, persistence, forgiveness, and caring for animals.



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Animal Stories Daddy Told Us, by Innocent Emchete is a collection of African tales told in a manner similar to that of Aesop's fables. It is also reminiscent of stories told by other native and tribal cultures to teach their children of the ways of the world.…



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Mubu & Mu-Mu; The Little Animal Doctor, by Peter Alexander is a story based on the true life experiences of Lek Chailert, a Thai woman who is known for caring for and saving animals. In this story, we are introduced to Mubu, a 6 year old Thai girl who lives in a village near the forest. Her grandfather…

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The Naturals, by Sharon R.C. Petersen, is a collection of short stories about nature. Each story features a natural element as a main character that interacts with the other characters in the story. At the beginning of each story a question is posed as to what children think will happen (e.i., "Does Rainy make things worse...or can he truly save the day?"). At the close of each story is a sweet little saying to help tuck the wee ones in bed, followed by a discussion prompt to… Continue

Do Witches Make Fishes? This book, by Jason Mayo, tells the tale of a boy who, like so many, would rather eat candy than the fish and veggie stew his mother has served. A grave warning is issued, a hasty wish is made, and a witch appears! A difficult decision is made by the boy, and a lesson on healthy eating is learned.





I read this book with two of my daughters. As I read it, I found the rhythm and flow of the words to be pleasant. The storyline was…

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Alphabet Woof! is about a dog named Moxy who takes advantage of a food mishap that leads to him being able to express his every thought. And, boy does he have a lot on his mind!



I read this book with my two younger daughters. Both enjoyed the story and the wild possibilities presented. We all enjoyed the very colorful illustrations.



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