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

Penguin and Pinecone (PB)

AUTHOR: Salina Yoon (U.S.)
PUBLISHED: 2012

When Penguin finds a Pinecone, love and friendship blossoms instantly. Penguin cares for pinecone, and knits it a scarf.  Penguin learns that pinecones can't grow in the snow, so he goes on a long trek to return Pinecone to its own environment. After he leaves Pinecone in the forest, Penguin worries about his friend, and returns to check on it.
A lovely touching story of care, generosity, and friendship.

AGE: 3-8
RATING: 5 stars
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