C Is for City: An Alphabet Book
Sophisticated board book that not only teaches the alphabet with different words, but has surprises on every page. An “answer key” is provided on the last page in case you missed one! ~ Reviewed by Jeanette
Sophisticated board book that not only teaches the alphabet with different words, but has surprises on every page. An “answer key” is provided on the last page in case you missed one! ~ Reviewed by Jeanette
There are many levels of fun: paintings, gorillas and even a baby elephant! Ivan has been taken from the jungle as a young gorilla and raised as a human baby. But when he becomes too big to take care of, he is put into a domain (a cage) at a local mall that has an elephant named Stella, a creaky-music carousel, parrot and a ring where some animals perform. But when baby Ruby (a curious baby elephant) joins their motley crew, Ivan has bigger problems than getting enough bananas, TV time and a comfortable spot when Bob the dog sleeps on his tummy—he promises Stella he’ll help Ruby get to a zoo. Sparse text packs a punch that will have you laughing; crying and sharing with your gorilla…I mean children…family and friends! ~ Reviewed by Jeanette
Beautiful story of a young girl and her love for her family, friends, village and life. When she meets Lord Death, Keturah learns much about herself, the life she loves and even about death. Remarkable young adult novel that is as powerful as it is wonderful. National Book Award Finalist 2006. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette
The Gang is back in this third installment of The Misfits series. This time Addie gets her voice, and what a voice it is! Still just as outspoken, opinionated and sometimes, well a little bit obnoxious! But as the year goes on, Addie starts to question who she is and is she really as tough as she has led everyone to believe? The struggles of growing up may look easy for Addie, but under it all, she is just as confused as the rest of us! With colorful characters, the prose poetry language, a lot of laughs, tears, love and more laughs is the story telling tool that gives Addie's voice the platform it needs. Growing up is never easy, but it is always an adventure! And Addie on the Inside is one adventure you don't want to miss! And do not miss The Misfits or Totally Joe. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette
Jebel Rum's family is royalty to his village because his father is the town executioner. But with his father soon retiring, who will take his place? A contest to find the next executioner finds Jebel entering. Yet, while he is his father’s son, he is the “runt” of not only his family, but the village as well and no one assumes he has a chance. To try and even his odds, he decides to travel to the home of the legendary fire god to gain inhuman powers. In a world that values brutality over humanity, Jebel and a slave (to be used as his sacrifice) journey to the fire gods lair and along the way meet many individuals that could help or harm them, but all teach Jebel the true meaning of becoming a man.~ Reviewed by Jeanette