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.


Friday, October 18, 2013

The Snorgh and the Sailor (PB)

AUTHOR: Will Buckingham (U.K.) ; ILLUSTRATOR: Thomas Docherty
PUBLISHED: 2012

PLOT:
Snorghs don't have visitors. Snorghs don't share soup. And they really don't like adventures. But when a bedraggled sailor arrives, telling exciting stories of exotic lands, the Snorgh finds himself going on an adventure afterall.

REVIEW:
A witty story about an unlikely friendship, a surprising journey, and the discovery that we can all do amazing things if we dare to. Overall, a very cute and enjoyable story.

AGE: 3-7
RATING: 4 stars
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