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.


Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Black Dog (PB)

AUTHOR: Levi Pinfold
PUBLISHED: 2012, c2011
AWARDS: 2013 Kate Greenway Medal Winner

PLOT:
One day, a black dog appeared outside the Hope family home. Dad was the first to see it - it was the size of a tiger! When Mum saw it, it was the size of an elephant! The black dog grows and grows the more family members see it. Only Small, the youngest of the Hope family, has the courage to face it, and as she shows no fear, it grows smaller and smaller.

REVIEW:
With gorgeous, stunning pictures, this story is about exaggeration and facing fears.

AGE: 3-7
RATING: 4 1/2 stars

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