REVIEW A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet written by Virginia Loh-Hagan and illustrated by Tracy Nishimura Bishop, (Sleeping Bear Press) is a delightful book packed with facts about Asian culture. Each page features a letter from the alphabet, accompanied by engaging rhyming text and historical, cultural information in the sidebar. In the opening… Continue reading A is For Asian American: Read this Awesome Book Review by Lori Keating
REVIEW In Kim A. Larson’s debut early reader picture book, Goat’s Boat Won’t Float, young readers discover a fascinating STEM fact. Some goats faint when startled by loud noises! Kim took this little-known fact and brilliantly created a funny scenario. The internal rhyme of goat/float/boat/oats/coat will have kids asking for it over and over again. They… Continue reading GOAT’S BOAT WON’T FLOAT: A Picture Book Young Readers Will Love and A Giveaway!
REVIEW The River That Wolves Moved written by Mary Kay Carson and illustrated by David Hohn, (Sleeping Bear Press) is a beautiful story that intertwines nature and adventure, bringing to life an incredible journey of wolves and the changing landscape they traverse. Carson's fun and educational storytelling, paired with Hohn's lovely illustrations, transports readers into a world where… Continue reading The River That Wolves Moved: An Outstanding STEM Picture Book Reviewed by Lori Keating. Plus a Giveaway!
REVIEW Some Days Are Yellow written by Suzanne Slade and illustrated by Michelle Lee , (Sleeping Bear Press) is a charming rhyming tale that captures the highs and lows of everyday life. I appreciate Slade’s ability to depict the ups and downs of daily life in a concise manner, portraying the different challenges we face each day. Slade’s approach is… Continue reading SOME DAYS ARE YELLOW: An SEL Book Review by Lori Keating and a Giveaway
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