Gymboree & Little Golden Books

Do you remember Golden Books? Like many young readers, the gold spine of the books is etched into my mind.  (Way back) in the eighties, before my family could make it to large cities to go shopping, Golden Books always seemed to be available, even in our small grocery store.  We have some for our children,… Continue reading Gymboree & Little Golden Books

Frankie Dupont and the High Seas Heist

About the Books Title: Frankie Dupont and The Science Fair Sabotage | Author: Julie Anne Grasso | Illustrator: Alexander Avellino | Publication Date: May 11, 2015 | Publisher: Independent | Pages: 134 | Recommended Ages: 8 to 12 Summary: Frankie Dupont is less than impressed when he has to attend the Sustainable Science Fair with… Continue reading Frankie Dupont and the High Seas Heist

If an Elephant Went to School

If an Elephant Went to School by Ellen Fischer & illustrated by Laura Wood Children ages 2 to 6 [Meets Next Generation Standards for Science] [Release date: July 21, 2015] [Companion to If an Armadillo Went to a Restaurant]   When we received a review copy of this picture book, my son actually tore right… Continue reading If an Elephant Went to School

Bingo Summer: Book Review Blitz

Title: Bingo Summer | Author: Dawn Malone |  Publication Date: May 7, 2014 | Publisher: Independent | Pages: 173 | Recommended Ages: 10+ Summary:  On her thirteenth birthday, Summer Haas scratches the lottery ticket her mom tucked into her birthday card and the down-on-their-luck family become instant millionaires. Then the attention gets crazy in their small Illinois town, and the family moves north to ‘disappear’ in the… Continue reading Bingo Summer: Book Review Blitz

Book Review Blitz: Sing Along Construction Song

About the Book Title: Sing-Along Construction Song | Author: Louise Lintvelt | Illustrator: Julie Sneedon | Publication Date:August 11, 2014 | Publisher: Independent | Pages: 32 | Recommended Ages: 1 to 5 Summary:   ** This book features vivid illustrations and kindle pop-up text** ** A free song download for this book is available at LouiseLintvelt.com ** A fun sing-along book for little construction enthusiasts.  Visit the construction site early in… Continue reading Book Review Blitz: Sing Along Construction Song