childrens book reviews

The Long and the Short of It: A Tale About Hair ~ Child’s Book Review

February 16, 2015 By Heather Leave a Comment

I received this book for free from ALA in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

The Long and the Short of It: A Tale About Hair ~ Child’s Book Review

The Long and the Short of It: A Tale About Hair by Barbara Meyers, Lydia Criss Mays
on January 25, 2011
Genres: Children's, Picture book
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Source: ALA
Buy the Book • five-stars

With colorful illustrations and a comforting message, this picture book follows the parallel stories of two young girls who are having problems with their hair. One wants to grow her hair longer, while the other, who has lost her hair during cancer treatment, would just like to have it back. Their friendship leads them to a new understanding of hair loss and the act of giving, and teaches them about courage, generosity, and pride. A helpful reading and discussion guide for parents and a list of fun, related learning activities for kids are also included.

9 year old reader review

The Long and Short Of It is very inspiring for girls with long hair to give to girls with no hair. Isabel wanted to grow her hair long just like her cousins but Emma wanted hair period long or short brown or blond she lost her hair in a cancer treatment which happens to lots of girls and boys. Isabel decided to give her hair away she sent it in and like magic Emma had hair again. Now she felt like she fit in . We should all give to people with cancer to make them feel good .

Luna & Me: The True Story of a Girl Who Lived in a Tree to Save a Forest ~Child Review

February 13, 2015 By Heather Leave a Comment

I received this book for free from Henry Holt and Co. in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Luna & Me: The True Story of a Girl Who Lived in a Tree to Save a Forest ~Child Review

Luna & Me: The True Story of a Girl Who Lived in a Tree to Save a Forest by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Published by Henry Holt and Co. on May 12, 2015
Genres: Children's, Non-Fiction, Picture book
Pages: 40
Format: ARC
Source: Henry Holt and Co.
Buy the Book • five-stars

Once there was a redwood tree—one of the world’s largest and tallest trees, and one of the oldest. And once, born nearly a thousand years after the tree first took root, there was a girl named Julia, who was called Butterfly.

When exploring her beloved forest, Butterfly wandered into a grove of ancient trees. One tree had broken branches and a big blue “X” on the side. It was going to be chopped down. Butterfly climbed up into the tree. A tree wouldn’t be cut down if it had a person living in it. This is the story of Julia Butterfly Hill and Luna, the redwood tree she lived in for two years, never once coming down. That is, not until Luna's future was safe.

9 year old reader review

Luna and Me is a good book . It’s about a girl who really cares about trees. She discovers life inside this tree .when she finds a blue x on the tree she looks around and sees what it means it will soon be chopped down and harvested. That day butterfly set out on a journey to save the trees. She stayed in that tree no matter what . That’s how we should all be about the trees or even the environment.

The Christmas Tree Elf- Review

December 22, 2014 By Heather Leave a Comment

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The Christmas Tree Elf by Valentine D'Arcy Sheldon
Published by The Valentine Sheldon Company on November 13, 2013
Genres: Children's, Picture book
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Buy the Book • Goodreads
five-stars

In the tradition of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and The Night Before Christmas, the award-winning Christmas classic introduces Blink, the most famous elf ever, who saves Christmas and introduces Santa to his elves. The tale is filled with Holiday magic and inspires the true spirit of Christmas. A family tradition to celebrate the start of the Holiday Season.

Many, many Christmases ago, Santa discovers that Mrs. Claus has always wanted a Christmas tree to decorate. The following Christmas Season, he brings home the very first indoor Christmas tree for her. The Clauses love their tree, but they forget to water it because they are so busy preparing for Christmas. The night before Christmas Eve, the tree is almost lost, but a mysterious elf with a magical blinking red hat saves Christmas, and teaches Santa and Mrs. Claus that all living things need care and attention.

This book is beautiful! My ten year old sat down and read it to our six year old . That in and of itself is a Christmas miracle! They loved every page. With bright illustrations and a great message about Christmas trees and fire safety, this book is a keeper. It was just the right length for a read aloud. It has Santa and Mrs. Clause, elves and their pet puppy all rolled into a delightful tale. We highly recommend!

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