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An exciting addition to the must-have collection of children’s favorites is the newly released When Fur and Feather Get Together by David Margrave (Clovercroft Publishing, April 2018). * Complimentary Book Received for Review. Complete with rhyming lessons about what groups of animals are called when …
I’m the mother of 2 young children and reading books together is an important part of our lives. I grew up loving books and now I’m passing down my love for reading to my children. My 8 year old daughter is an avid book reader …
My daughter is 8 1/2 years old and loves to read. We started reading books to her at a regular basis when she was 2 year’s old and by the age of 5 she was reading easy books all on her own. Since that time, her love for reading has grown.
We’re getting ready to start a brand new year and there’s no better time than now to add some new books to your child’s reading library. Here are 4 of our favorites from Animal Planet.
* Complimentary Books Received for Review & Feature.
Animal Planet Adventures: Dolphin Rescue by Catherine Nichols. This book is recommended for grade 3 and up.
Synopsis: Maddie and Atticus live with their father on the New England coast. One day, garbage starts showing up all over town. They’re on the case of “The Trasher” when they spy dolphins in trouble in the cove. Will Maddie’s knowledge of animals and Atticus’ problem-solving skills be enough to save a baby dolphin and solve the mystery?
Animal Planet Adventures: Farm Friends Escape! by Gail Herman. This book is recommended for grade 3 and up.
Synopsis: During summer vacation at their grandparents’ farm, cousins Luke and Sarah are put in charge of the petting zoo. They set up the pend and get the sheep, goats, chickens, cow and bunnies ready. But when they animals escape, the kids must find them and solve the mystery of the strange boy they keep seeing around the farm.
Animal Planet Chapter Books: Bugs! Amazing Animal Facts, Book #3. This book is recommended for grade 4 and up.
Synopsis: Enter the world of these incredible insects. Meet the biggest bugs, the fastest flyers, and the long-distance travelers, from huge moths and colorful butterflies to busy bees and annoying fleas, and learn about massive locust swarms and hungry caterpillars. Now you can get up-to-date on the latest discoveries and coolest facts with Bugs!
Animal Planet Chapter Books: Snakes! Amazing Animal Facts, Book #4. This book is recommended for grade 4 and up.
Synopsis: Enter the world of these remarkable reptiles. Meet the biggest, the fastest, and the most venomous snakes, from massive anacondas and pythons to fierce and fanged vipers and cobras, and learn about some that climb trees and others that swim in ocean waters. Get up to date on the latest discoveries and coolest facts with Snakes!
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Reading to our children while they’re young is one of the most precious gifts that we can give to our children. As a mother to an 8 year old and a 2 year old, we enjoy sitting down together and reading children’s books several times …
Make a Face is an interactive, concept driven-picture book that shows how different facial expressions connect with different emotions by pairing them with corresponding animals that “come to life” as children make different faces on cue. * Complimentary Book Received. Can you make a face …
Reading often to our children is one of the best gifts we can give to them. By reading to them, we’re educating them on a variety of different things and spending quality one-on-one time with them. In our home, we prefer to hold family reading time about 45 minutes before bedtime.
Recently we received the newly released children’s book titled “But I Don’t Eat Ants” by author Dan Marvin and illustrated by Kelly Fry. The book will be available for purchase starting in October 2017. ISBN: 978-1-57687-837-8. It’s a hardcover book containing 32 pages.
Book Synopsis: “Koalas aren’t called Eucalyptus-eaters. Pandas aren’t called Bamboo-eaters. Jaguars eat Anteaters, but they aren’t called Anteater-eaters!” insists a voracious young Anteater who will gobble up just about every food except for one: ants! This clever take on the picky-eater is full of wry humor and silly puns as the anteater takes us through the food he LOVES to eat, all while repeating the refrain, “but I don’t eat ants.” That is until dinnertime when his mom presents him with with a “fiery” surprise. The final punchline playfully depicts the often illogical rationalizations of young picky eaters in a way that will have kids and their parents laughing.
My Thoughts: My daughter is 8 years old and my son is a tad over 2 years old. Finding books to read for our family reading time that they both will enjoy can be difficult at times. One of the things that I really appreciate with this book is that it appeals to both boys & girls and a variety of different ages. Perfect for families to enjoy during their family reading time.
The story line is entertaining from beginning to end and it’s simple enough for the kids to understand, while teaching them a few things along the way. The illustrations throughout this book are colorful and adorable! Both the author and the illustrator did a fantastic job with this book! Finally, I really appreciate that the book is NOT another fantasy, princess, prince or superhero book! As a parent…I’m certainly tired of reading all of those! My children love their new book and we’ve read it several times since receiving it. A great book for your child’s reading library and with the holidays just around the corner, it would make a great holiday gift.
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It’s very possible that at some point in the past year you’ve come across the extraordinary story of ultra-marathoner Dion Leonard and Gobi, the small stray dog who, in June 2016, became his unlikely companion during the grueling Gobi Desert Run — and subsequently inspired …
It’s very possible that at some point in the past year you’ve come across the extraordinary story of ultra-marathoner Dion Leonard and Gobi, the small stray dog who, in June 2016, became his unlikely companion during the grueling Gobi Desert Run — and subsequently inspired …