A mother must be away from her son for the day. She tells him that no matter where she goes, he is in her heart. 'When I'm standing with other people waiting for the bus, and when I'm sitting by myself reading the paper, and when I take off my coat and begin doing my work, you're in my heart. Plenty of room for you here!' The tale takes us through her whole day (with her activities as well as her son's activities) until the two finally reunite at the end of the day. The book closes with the son sleeping peacefully in bed, with all his family members inside his own heart.

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 7/20/2010

ISBN-10: 0316796174

ISBN-13: 9780316796170

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Baby Duck hates the rain. Her feathers get all wet, and her feet get all muddy. On her way with her mother and father to have pancakes with Grandfather Duck, she makes up a song about how much she hates the rain. At Grandfather's house, she learns that her mother hated rain, too. Grandfather gives Baby her mother's old boots and umbrella and shows her how much fun rain can be. This is a series of books that show a warm relationship between Baby and Grandfather.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/28/2009

ISBN-10: 1564025322

ISBN-13: 9781564025326

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A series of animals come to eat seeds scattered in the snow. Short, rhyming phrases accompany warm, gentle illustrations of different animals, birds, and the tracks they leave in the snow. The ending reveals that the seeds were scattered by a thoughtful child, who returns to scatter more.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/28/2009

ISBN-10: 0060596848

ISBN-13: 9780060596842

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When you read your history books, you might think that all of the spies, heroes, and warriors who led and fought in the American Revolutionary War were men, but that just isn't true! This book combines bright pictures, interesting facts, and funny stories to tell the tales of a few of the women who helped make and shape this country. Some of the women crossed enemy lines to deliver important messages, and some wrote essays and newspaper articles supporting the American fight for independence. Some of them even dressed up like soldiers and joined the fighting! If you think that history is boring, think again. These incredible women made a difference, and had an exciting time doing it!

Similar books: Sea Queens by Jane Yolen; Wild Women of the West by Jonah Winter

Reviewed by: lauraf

Date read: 5/14/2012

ISBN-10: 0689858086

ISBN-13: 9780689858086

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Insect Detective by Steve Voake is a gentle read about the fascinating world of insects. In this beautifully illustrated book the author uses large and small text to take the young reader on a journey outside. It encourages the reader to take a closer look at the creatures that are all around us. Insects are introduced to the reader as amazing and exciting creatures that are everywhere we go. The author also includes some easy-to-do experiments that will allow the reader to examine insects more closely. This is the perfect book for the beginning scientist.

Similar authors: Jim Arnosky; Louise Spilsbury; Carmen Bredeson; Peter Stein; Don McLeese

Similar books: Creep and Flutter: The Secret World of Insects and Spiders by Jim Arnosky; Backyard Bugs by Louise Spilsbury; Can You Find These Bugs? by Carment Bredeson; Bugs Galore! by Peter Stein; Insects by Don McLeese

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 6/22/2012

ISBN-10: 0763644471

ISBN-13: 9780763644475

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