I’ve reviewed this book before about 2 years ago. Click here for it. This time round, I’m adding an activity to complete the entire reading/literacy session which I did with a new group of children age 4 – 6 years old. Read-aloud: Identify the rhyming words with the children, while going back and forth to…
Tag: children’s books
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
Title/Author: Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons / Eric Litwin (writer), James Dean (illustrator)Publisher: HarperPages: 40 pagesISBN: 978-0-06-211058-9Ages: 4 – 7 In a nutshellPete the Cat wore his bright yellow new shirt which had four totally colorful, groovy buttons. But it fell off one by one! However, that didn’t bother Pete at all. He…
Would you let your children read these??
I’m a sucker for children’s books; anything for ages 0 – 10; especially those written by Roald Dahl, Dr. Seuss, Julia Donaldson and Eric Carle. I normally pick books which are: * entertaining* simple but educational* has good vocab * well written and conceptualised* great illustrations! (for picture books) Recently, I came across this article which…
Diary of a Wimpy Vampire
Title/Author: Diary of a Wimpy Vampire: Prince of Dorkness/Tim Collins Publisher: Michael O’ Mara Books Pages: 224 ISBN 13: 978-184-317-524-7 In a nutshell Nigel Mullet was transfored into a vampire at the awkward age of fifteen, and had remained this age for ever, and spent eternity struggling through a confusing, challenging adolescent phase. So yeah,…
The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Title/Author: The Gruffalo/Julia Donaldson & Axel SchefflerPublisher: MacmillanPages: 28ISBN 13: 978-0-333-71093-7 In a nutshell Walk into the deep dark wood, meet a quick-thinking mouse and discover what happens when he comes face to face with a ugly, hungry gruffalo. What I liked Ever since I took a liking to children’s books, I’ver heard and read…
Freddie and the Fairy by Julia Donaldson & Karen George
Title/Author: Freddie and the Fairy/Julia Donaldson & Karen George Publisher: Macmillan Pages: 28 ISBN 13: 978-0-330-51118-6 In a nutshell Freedie meets Bessie-Belle, a fairy whom he rescued from a tree. In return, she offers to grant his every wish. But Bessie-Belle can’t hear very well, causing Freddie’s wishes come out all wrong… What I liked…
Ish by Peter H. Reynolds
Title/Author: Ish/Peter H. ReynoldsPublisher: Walker BooksPages: 28ISBN 13: 978-1-84428-296-8 In a nutshellTo sum it up very simply, ish is about a boy named Ramon, who loved to draw, but was criticised and given harsh remarks by his brother, Leon. Ish is the sequel to The Dot. What I likedThe first thing that grabbed my attention…
Facts you didn’t know about Alice In Wonderland
I came across these facts about Alice in Wonderland in one of the many versions of the book, and thought they were interesting. So I’d like to share them with you 🙂 #1 The author, Lewis Carroll, whose real name is Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was very meticulous and had this habit of making lists and…
Some of My Favourite Buys in 2010
I’ve been keeping these pictures in my phone for awhile now. I’m uploading them here to share them with you 🙂 These are some of my favourite buys in 2010. Why do I love them?1) As you can see, most of them are classics 🙂2) The beautiful pictures! The illustrations are so breathtaking they come…
It’s a Book by Lane Smith
Title/Author: It’s a Book/Lane SmithPublisher: Roaring Brook PressNo. of pages: 26ISBN 13: 978-1-59643-606-0 In a nutshellWith digital revolution carrying us forward, will our future generation recognise a book? In It’s a Book, the jackass is a ‘tech-freak’ fella who couldn’t recognise a book, and gets all curious when seeing the monkey holding one. He asks…
Hooked On Bookz 