BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: MANY
Everyone thinks Quokka is the happiest animal ever. Just look at that adorable smiling face! But Quokka explains that he is definitely not happy! He is sad, cranky, annoyed, concerned, and so much more.
Quokka facts are included at the back of the book. I loved the adorable artwork and engaging text. This would be a great book to help talk about emotions and being misunderstood. It's sure to be a hit with my younger students!
Rachel, Elementary Library Specialist
Content: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SOME
When young Eliza steps through a fairy door, she finds herself in an enchanted world where all the curious creatures she believes in are real. And only she can rescue the fairies from the evil curse that threatens all of them.
Illustrated in color on every page, Eliza’s story will feel magical for your readers who love reading about fairies. A little younger in level than Shannon Hale’s Princess in Pink series. McDonald ventures away from her Judy Moody characters into the realm of fantasy. Eliza is brave and persistent.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
Meet seven different vehicles and a little about what they are used for. Scott’s illustrations are fun and bright. The pages of the board book are graduated in size and are cut out so that they are a great tactile experience.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
Crow is waiting on a wire when several of his friends try to get him to spend time with him. He refuses them all. The other animals find Crow rude. It's not that Crow is rude, it's that he has a secret, world saving mission to fulfill.
Cute and fun with an unexpected twist. Great illustrations.
Reviewer: A. Snow, Librarian
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL
APPEALS TO: SOME
Jots the mouse asks Dot the ladybug to find the perfect spot. Dot heads out looking for spots without asking enough questions. But it all works out when Dot realizes a spot does not have to be a dot.
Large text and simple sentences make for a good early reader book. The illustrations are bright and engaging.
Reviewer: A. Snow, Librarian
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K - ESSENTIAL
APPEALS TO: MANY
Come play with dinosaurs as they enjoy a fun day.
Besides the wobbly bottom action, Frost’s board book has two other actions I haven’t seen before. One dino stomps its feet in separate directions and another has wings that also flap. Get ready for a lot of movement from your favorite toddlers.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K - ESSENTIAL
APPEALS TO: MANY
Unicorn would like to play - do you want to play along?
I have played with many interactive board books. This is the first time I have seen the wiggling option! I could play with it for hours just doing that. A fun way to get little ones up and moving.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
Meet seven dinosaurs within Scott’s board book. I love his illustrations. And the edges are graduated and textured, for a fun sensory experience - sure to end up in many a young mouth.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
