BOOKS FOR CHILDREN: How do you know what's good?

While there are many places (especially on the internet) where you can read book reviews, how do you really know if it's a good book or not when a single book might receive anywhere from one to five stars?
The answer: read the reviews of a book-addicted teacher librarian.


NOTE:
** The age recommendations are guidelines only; whether or not a certain book is suitable for a particular child depends on multiple factors, including their maturity, reading level, interests, and in some cases their experiences.
** While the ratings are largely based on my own personal appreciation/enjoyment of the book, they are also influenced by my experiences as a teacher and the potential attraction for the target-aged child (acknowledging that what one child may love, another may find exceptionally boring). A rating of 5 indicates the book is likely to be popular with the majority.


Sunday, July 28, 2013

Lost and Found (Pop-up) (PB)

AUTHOR: Oliver Jeffers (Northern Ireland; U.S.)
PUBLISHED: 2011

PLOT:
When a young boy finds a penguin on his doorstep, he goes to great lengths to return him to the ice. As he leaves the penguin, they are both very sad. That's when the boy realises that the penguin wasn't lost; it was looking for a friend.

REVIEW:
A lovely story about making assumptions about what other people need.

You MUST find the pop-up edition. It is one of the most delightful creations I have ever read.

This title is part of "The Boy" series. Other titles in the series include:
How to catch a star
The way back home
Lost and found

AGE: Preschool - Primary school ages (but will delight all ages).
RATING: a strong 5 stars

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