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Books Where Animals Win At the End

So, there are a couple of books that I really like that have an odd thing in common. Basically all the books have an animal (or two) that get the upper hand at the end of it. Since I am a librarian, I’m going to talk about them in some sort of order (typically I…

March 10, 2017 in 5 star books, animals, book lists, book review, elementary school, juvenile, picture books.

Valiant by Sarah McGuire

Valiant Sarah McGuire 5 Stars Saville hates working for her father, the tailor. But when they move to a new city Saville’s father suddenly becomes ill. In order to survive she must pretend to be a boy and beg to sew for the king. When court politics and rumors of trouble turn into two giants…

May 15, 2015 in 5 star books, book review, elementary school, fantasy, high school, juvenile, middle school, young adult.

Davy Crockett and the Great Mississippi Snag by Cari Meister

Davy Crockett and the Great Mississippi Snag Cari Meister Illustrated by Peter George In this retelling of one of the famous American Folk Legends readers will learn how Davy Crockett saved those who lived and traveled along the Mississippi River from a great alligator, named Snag, which was the size of two river boat steamers.…

April 8, 2015 in book review, elementary school, juvenile, picture books, preschool.

Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret by Bob Shea

Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret Bob Shea 4 Stars Ballet Cat is best friends with Sparkles the Pony. When Ballet Cat wonders what they can do to play, Sparkles suggests many different ideas–all of which are almost perfect. Finally Ballet Cat convinces Sparkles to play ballet. Only Sparkles has a secret secret. *Gasp* He…

April 6, 2015 in book review, easy reader, elementary school, juvenile, preschool.

The Titanic Disaster by Adam Stone

The Titanic Disaster Adam Stone Illustration by Tod Smith Color by Gerardo Sandoval In this graphic novel adaptation of the disaster of the titanic readers learn some of the facts and events that led to the sinking of one of the greatest ships ever made. The illustrated panels are of various sizes, to help highlight…

April 1, 2015 in book review, elementary school, graphic novel, juvenile, middle school, nonfiction.

Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty: a Graphic Novel by L.L. Owens and Jennifer Tanner

Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty: a Graphic Novel L.L. Owens and Jennifer Tanner In this graphic novel adaptation of Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty readers will be able to learn the story of one of the most famous horses in all of literature. The book begins with a short introduction as to who Anna Sewell is and…

March 25, 2015 in book review, elementary school, graphic novel, juvenile.

Floater by Rick and Ryan Goldsberry

Floater Rick and Ryan Goldsberry 3.5 Stars This is a book about a boy who wakes up one day and is floating. Having the practical mom that he does, she still sends him off to school. He floats tethered behind his friend who is riding a bike. Only the kid crashes into trees and stop…

March 23, 2015 in book review, elementary school, fantasy, juvenile, picture books.

Dragon Masters: Secret of the Water Dragon by Tracey West

Dragon Masters: Secret of the Water Dragon Tracey West 3.5 Stars In third edition of the “Dragon Masters” series the four young dragon masters are trying to learn how to ride their four dragons. However, in the midst of trying to learn how to ride their dragons Bo finds a black feather on his pillow.…

March 18, 2015 in book review, elementary school, fantasy, juvenile, kids chapter book.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Turn the Page by Cynthia Rylant

Mr. Putter & Tabby Turn the Page Cynthia Rylant illustrated by Arthur Howard 4 Stars Mr. Putter and Tabby (his cat) like to read. Mr. Putter reads and Tabby curls up (sometimes on his head) and listens. One day Mr. Putter sees a sign at the library that invites people to “Read aloud with your…

March 11, 2015 in book review, easy reader, elementary school, juvenile, preschool.

Peach Girl by Raymond Nakamura

Peach Girl Raymond Nakamura illustrations by Rebecca Bender 3 Stars This is the story of Peach Girl, a young girl that pops out of a “great big peach” on the doorstep of a childless couple. Peach Girl, named Momoko, wants to make the world a better place. Only the world has a big ogre in…

March 2, 2015 in book review, elementary school, fairy tales, juvenile, picture books.

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