Book Reviews
Pre-K - Kindergarten
I Am Going!
Written and illustrated by Mo Willems, Hyperion, $8.99
In this book, Piggie puts his best friend Gerald on an emotional rollercoaster when he tells him, "I am going!" Before Piggie gets to explain what he means, Gerald flies into a panic and demands, "Who will I play ping-pong with? Who will I wear a silly hat with?! " By the end of the book, you and your reading partner will have not only laughed together, but have also practiced dozens of sight words.
Grades 1-2
Martha Speaks
Written and illustrated by Susan Meddaugh, Houghton Mifflin, $6.99
Do you ever wish you could understand what your pet is thinking? In Martha Speaks, a family starts feeding their dog alphabet soup. Suddenly, Martha turns into a nonstop chatterbox and makes her family wonder if her new talent is such a good thing after all. When a burglar breaks into their home, will Martha be able to prove her family wrong and save the day?
Grades 4-5
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011
Published by the National Geographic Society, $13.99
A reference volume that will be exciting long after 2011, the National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011 is perfect for inquisitive kids. Modeled after the popular National Geographic Kids magazine, the volume contains over 300 pages of vivid photos and interesting facts about animals, geography, and inventions. With an extensive Going Green chapter, this guide encourages children to take the next step in becoming environmentally-conscious community members.
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