Can you guess what is growing inside this egg? Short rhymes on full page illustrations give the clues. Turn the page for the answer and more information about each animal. The illustrations are stunning. A very fun way to learn about egg-laying animals.

Reviewed by: hap

Date read: 10/13/2010

ISBN-10: 0822561921

ISBN-13: 9780822561927

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'The Hallelujah Flight' by Phil Bildner is an exciting picture book telling about the heroic transcontinental flight of the African-American pilot, James Banning. Overcoming many obstacles; a beat-up 0XX6 Eagle Rock plane, a severe shortage of supplies, and racial prejudice, James Banning and his copilot Thomas Allen, captured the hearts of the American people when they flew over New York Harbor on October 9, 1932 completing their historic flight. Called the 'Flying Hoboes' because of their plane's condition and their shortage of supplies, James and Thomas became an inspiration to many Americans that all things are possible.

Similar authors: Reeve Lindberg; Wanda Langley; James Haskins:

Similar books: Black Eagles: African Americans in aviation by James Haskins; Flying Free: America's first black aviators by Philip Hart; Women of the Wind; early women aviators by Wanda Langley; Nobody Owns The Sky:the story of 'brave Bessie' Coleman by Reeve Lindberg

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/21/2010

ISBN-10: 0399247890

ISBN-13: 9780399247897

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Unlike her friends, who like to stay tucked into the warmth, Minerva Louise, a charming chicken, wants to explore in the snow. When she gets cold, she decides to find something to keep her warm. She mistakes every day objects for outdoor wear, like a flowerpot she tries to wear as a hat. She finally finds a 'hat' for her head and her tail (actually two mittens). The simple, silly story lends itself to interaction, as parents and children can identify the objects Minerva Louise mistakes for winter wear.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/28/2009

ISBN-10: 0140556664

ISBN-13: 9780140556667

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Thomas Jefferson is proud as punch. He's just finished writing the Declaration of Independence, and he thinks it sounds perfect. When the Constitutional Congress reads it the next day, the delegates aren't as impressed: in fact, they do nothing but complain! Jefferson slumps in his chair, angry and embarrassed. His old friend, Ben Franklin, comes, pats his shoulder consolingly, and says, 'Tom, this put me in mind of a story.' The story is The Hatmaker's Sign, about John Thompson, a hat maker in Boston. He's finally ready to open his own shop, and everything is set. The store is clean, painted, and well-stocked. Now all he needs is a sign. He make one that he thinks is suitable, even rather good, and is on the way to have it painted by the town sign painter. On his way, he encounters many friends and acquaintances, all of whom have their own suggestions about how the sign should be changed to make it better. Will he take his friends' advice and change the sign? Or should he trust his instinct and leave it alone?

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 6/1/2009

ISBN-10: 053107174X

ISBN-13: 9780531071748

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Commenter: Jill, grade 0

With the cheerful wake-up call, 'Good morning, toes, Good morning, feet,' a young girl begins her day, inviting her toes and feet to join in the fun as she goes from one adventure to the next.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/28/2009

ISBN-10: 0789424819

ISBN-13: 9780789424815

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