Hanukkah
Roni Schotter
Little Brown & Company
New York
ISBN: 0-316-77623-8, $6.99, 1990.
Reviewed for Reader Views Kids 10/07.
Are you looking for a small picture book which describes Hanukkah? If you are, Roni Schotter has created just the one for you. Inside the front cover is a description of four specific things associated with Hanukkah. The pictures throughout the book show you just how the traditions of Hanukkah are celebrated. There are little ones who small kids will be able to relate to celebrating the holiday including being tempted to steal food before mealtime.
With thick pages, this is a terrific book for the youngest reader.Lots of families celebrating together are a big part of this book. Isn't that what this special time of year is great for, celebrating with friends and families getting together? I love this book!
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Cha Cha and Zee Explore San Antonio
Cha Cha and Zee Explore San Antonio
Indigo Tyler
tkPublishing
Austin Texas
ISBN: 978-0-9765100-3-1, $16.95, 2007.
Reviewed for Reader Views Kids, 10/07.
Would you like visit the Alamo with the two of the most adorable tour guides? Cha Cha and Zee are two sight seeing penguins who travel from their home in Washington DC to the historic city of San Antonio. They are going on this trip to visit their cousin Frobby. Frobby speaks Spanish which is very practical since San Antonio is so close to Mexico.
Some of the places that they visit are River Walk, the Alamo, Tower of the Americas, go on a river cruise and the little village known as La Villita. The pictures are coloful and beautiful with the penguins being implanted onto them.
Just by reading this book, I would definitely want to visit San Antonio. This is would be a great book for anyone who has been or will be going to San Antonio. I hope that Cha Cha and Zee go on many more adventure trips and Indigo Tyler writes many more books like this one.
Indigo Tyler
tkPublishing
Austin Texas
ISBN: 978-0-9765100-3-1, $16.95, 2007.
Reviewed for Reader Views Kids, 10/07.
Would you like visit the Alamo with the two of the most adorable tour guides? Cha Cha and Zee are two sight seeing penguins who travel from their home in Washington DC to the historic city of San Antonio. They are going on this trip to visit their cousin Frobby. Frobby speaks Spanish which is very practical since San Antonio is so close to Mexico.
Some of the places that they visit are River Walk, the Alamo, Tower of the Americas, go on a river cruise and the little village known as La Villita. The pictures are coloful and beautiful with the penguins being implanted onto them.
Just by reading this book, I would definitely want to visit San Antonio. This is would be a great book for anyone who has been or will be going to San Antonio. I hope that Cha Cha and Zee go on many more adventure trips and Indigo Tyler writes many more books like this one.
The Night Before Christmas
Title:The Night Before Christmas
Author:Clement Clarke Moore
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
New York
ISBN:0-316-83271-5,$6.99, 1999.
Reviewed for Reader Views Kids 10/07.
Have you ever heard of the hoofs of 8 reindeer on your roof the night before Christmas? What a sight that would be of a jolly old man in a sleigh filled with toys for all the good little girls and boys.
You have probably heard the "Twas the Night Before Christmas" story. Maybe you even heard it while you were cozy in your bed. With watercolor illustrations Clement Clarke Moore's text comes to life in a most beautiful way. All the Christmas joy and wonder come to life through the pages of this book. "The Night Before Christmas" would make a wonderful addition to every family's celebration of the holiday.
Author:Clement Clarke Moore
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
New York
ISBN:0-316-83271-5,$6.99, 1999.
Reviewed for Reader Views Kids 10/07.
Have you ever heard of the hoofs of 8 reindeer on your roof the night before Christmas? What a sight that would be of a jolly old man in a sleigh filled with toys for all the good little girls and boys.
You have probably heard the "Twas the Night Before Christmas" story. Maybe you even heard it while you were cozy in your bed. With watercolor illustrations Clement Clarke Moore's text comes to life in a most beautiful way. All the Christmas joy and wonder come to life through the pages of this book. "The Night Before Christmas" would make a wonderful addition to every family's celebration of the holiday.
Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle
The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle
Jacqueline Jules
Kar-Ben Publishing
241 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55401
1-800-4KARBEN www.karben.com
ISBN: 1-58013-164-6, $7.95, 2006.
Reviewed for Reader Views Kids, 10/07.
Do you get tired of the long nights during the last months of the year? It seems like the nights are so long. Its so depressing when there is so much darkness and very little light. Its not just the humans who miss the light.
Ziz is a big yellow bird with purple feathers sticking out of his head in all directions and big green eyes. Its not just his appearance that are funny, but his attempts at solving his problem are too. He can't even see to make his own dinner. Rather than asking God to help first, he tries to come up with a solution. His ideas of fireflies and lantern fish have funny results.
God gives him an idea but he doesn't like it. Sometimes sharing with others isn't the easiest thing to do in the world. Through the help of some unlikely small friends, a solution to the light problem is found. By sharing his problem is solved and so is some one elses. "The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle" is a very good book for children ages 4-8. It highlights the menorrah which is a big part of the Hanukkah holiday. I really thought Ziz was hilarious and I know other kids will too.
Jacqueline Jules
Kar-Ben Publishing
241 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55401
1-800-4KARBEN www.karben.com
ISBN: 1-58013-164-6, $7.95, 2006.
Reviewed for Reader Views Kids, 10/07.
Do you get tired of the long nights during the last months of the year? It seems like the nights are so long. Its so depressing when there is so much darkness and very little light. Its not just the humans who miss the light.
Ziz is a big yellow bird with purple feathers sticking out of his head in all directions and big green eyes. Its not just his appearance that are funny, but his attempts at solving his problem are too. He can't even see to make his own dinner. Rather than asking God to help first, he tries to come up with a solution. His ideas of fireflies and lantern fish have funny results.
God gives him an idea but he doesn't like it. Sometimes sharing with others isn't the easiest thing to do in the world. Through the help of some unlikely small friends, a solution to the light problem is found. By sharing his problem is solved and so is some one elses. "The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle" is a very good book for children ages 4-8. It highlights the menorrah which is a big part of the Hanukkah holiday. I really thought Ziz was hilarious and I know other kids will too.
The Legend of the Candy Cane
The Legend of the Candy Cane
Lori Walburg
ZonderKidz
Grand Rapids, MI
www.zonderkidz.com
ISBN 978-0-310-21247-8, $15.99, 1997.
Reviewed for Reader Views, 11/07.
There is excitement in the air! A new store will be opening! The anticipation is almost too much for young Lucy. Everyone thinks they know what type of store it will be. Lucy is a very curious girl. She has been watching the store be created by its new owner. She is very excited when she gets asked if she would like to help him. What does that strange word "Confections" mean when it is stamped on the outside of a wooden crate.
John Sonnemann is a candy man. He has decided to open his candy store on a very special night, Christmas Eve. John does more than just sell candy, he explains the story of why candy canes are being made and a symbol of Christmas. They have a definite reason why a cane is shaped like a J.
With very beautiful pictures, this sweet and heartwarming story unfolds. Every candy cane you see during the season of Christmas should remind you of Jesus Christ's reason for coming to Earth. Remember Jesus when it comes to Christmas, He truly is the reason for the season.
Lori Walburg
ZonderKidz
Grand Rapids, MI
www.zonderkidz.com
ISBN 978-0-310-21247-8, $15.99, 1997.
Reviewed for Reader Views, 11/07.
There is excitement in the air! A new store will be opening! The anticipation is almost too much for young Lucy. Everyone thinks they know what type of store it will be. Lucy is a very curious girl. She has been watching the store be created by its new owner. She is very excited when she gets asked if she would like to help him. What does that strange word "Confections" mean when it is stamped on the outside of a wooden crate.
John Sonnemann is a candy man. He has decided to open his candy store on a very special night, Christmas Eve. John does more than just sell candy, he explains the story of why candy canes are being made and a symbol of Christmas. They have a definite reason why a cane is shaped like a J.
With very beautiful pictures, this sweet and heartwarming story unfolds. Every candy cane you see during the season of Christmas should remind you of Jesus Christ's reason for coming to Earth. Remember Jesus when it comes to Christmas, He truly is the reason for the season.
Personal Best
Personal Best
Sylvia Gunnery
James Lorimer & Company, Ltd. Publishers
317 Adelaide Street West, Suite 1002, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1P9
www.lorimer.ca
ISBN: 978-1-55028-896-4, $8.95, 2005.
Reviewed for Reader Views, 11/2007.
What could be more exciting than to be a part of a basketball camp with a bunch of other boys who love the same sport? This is a bright spot too, since Jay and his family are forced to live with his grandfather since his family lost their house in a fire. Jay is all excited to be a part of the Acadia University Basketball Camp in Nova Scotia. He gets to stay in an actual college dorm and be away from home for a whole week. What makes it even better is the fact that his best friend Mike is going to the same camp.
What starts out as being probably the most thrilling thing that has ever happened in Jay's life takes a horrible turn. Mike's older brother, Chad, who is supposed to be the boy's coach and mentor is not at all what a mentor should be. It will take some work on the part of the boys to make it through a tough week. Sometimes appearances can be deceiving. Chad used to seem like such a great guy. It takes the boys to make a difference in Chad's life.
"Personal Best" is an exciting continuation of the story which was first introduced in Sylvia Gunnery's book "Out of Bounds." I am anxiously awaiting to see if Ms Gunnery decides to continue Jay's story in another book.
Sylvia Gunnery
James Lorimer & Company, Ltd. Publishers
317 Adelaide Street West, Suite 1002, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1P9
www.lorimer.ca
ISBN: 978-1-55028-896-4, $8.95, 2005.
Reviewed for Reader Views, 11/2007.
What could be more exciting than to be a part of a basketball camp with a bunch of other boys who love the same sport? This is a bright spot too, since Jay and his family are forced to live with his grandfather since his family lost their house in a fire. Jay is all excited to be a part of the Acadia University Basketball Camp in Nova Scotia. He gets to stay in an actual college dorm and be away from home for a whole week. What makes it even better is the fact that his best friend Mike is going to the same camp.
What starts out as being probably the most thrilling thing that has ever happened in Jay's life takes a horrible turn. Mike's older brother, Chad, who is supposed to be the boy's coach and mentor is not at all what a mentor should be. It will take some work on the part of the boys to make it through a tough week. Sometimes appearances can be deceiving. Chad used to seem like such a great guy. It takes the boys to make a difference in Chad's life.
"Personal Best" is an exciting continuation of the story which was first introduced in Sylvia Gunnery's book "Out of Bounds." I am anxiously awaiting to see if Ms Gunnery decides to continue Jay's story in another book.
Angel In A Bubble
Angel In A Bubble
Melisa Eyuboglu
Guardian Angel Publishing
12430 Tesson Ferry Road #186 St Louis, MO 63128 USA
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com
ISBN: 978-1-933090-48-1, 2007.
Reviewed for Reader Views, 11/07.
Alison has made a very special friend. She has gotten the chance to meet her own personal angel. Her dog Amigo has also gotten to meet his. Alison's mother doesn't believe that Alison has ever met her angel, until she meets her herself. Her angel has a problem and only Alison can fix it.
She must meet the creator of the angel and request something very special. Her angel is in a bubble and there is only one way to correct that. She, Amigo and 2 other friends travel up a high mountain to get closer to God. They also have to climb upon a rainbow.
Melisa Eyuboglu has written and illustrated a beautiful book for kids. This book makes children use their imagination and wonder what they would ask God for if they ever got to meet him face to face. The illustrations are pencil-like drawings with watercolors. Without the fancy drawings in some books, these will have children really understand the story.
I hope Melisa writes more books about the adventures of her and Amigo.
Melisa Eyuboglu
Guardian Angel Publishing
12430 Tesson Ferry Road #186 St Louis, MO 63128 USA
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com
ISBN: 978-1-933090-48-1, 2007.
Reviewed for Reader Views, 11/07.
Alison has made a very special friend. She has gotten the chance to meet her own personal angel. Her dog Amigo has also gotten to meet his. Alison's mother doesn't believe that Alison has ever met her angel, until she meets her herself. Her angel has a problem and only Alison can fix it.
She must meet the creator of the angel and request something very special. Her angel is in a bubble and there is only one way to correct that. She, Amigo and 2 other friends travel up a high mountain to get closer to God. They also have to climb upon a rainbow.
Melisa Eyuboglu has written and illustrated a beautiful book for kids. This book makes children use their imagination and wonder what they would ask God for if they ever got to meet him face to face. The illustrations are pencil-like drawings with watercolors. Without the fancy drawings in some books, these will have children really understand the story.
I hope Melisa writes more books about the adventures of her and Amigo.
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