by redfive | Feb 15, 2025 | REVIEWS
Sharing the Dream This inspiring picture book tells the story of “The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom,” which took place on August 28, 1963, and may be the most important civil rights demonstration in US history. Alongside charming vintage-style...
by redfive | Feb 11, 2025 | REVIEWS
Quiet Is Strength I am not particularly outspoken, and I can see several of my children find themselves confronting those who are louder and more demanding than they are with frustration and, occasionally, embarrassment. Sometimes our modern world praises the...
by redfive | Feb 5, 2025 | REVIEWS
Our family has always loved Dr. Seuss’ books, which have long been a foundation of imaginative children’s books. I was excited to see these new Dr. Seuss books: a graphic novel series reimagining Green Eggs and Ham, a board book line introducing “Dr....
by redfive | Jan 17, 2025 | REVIEWS
Where to Hide a Star My kids and I have long enjoyed Oliver Jeffers’ books. This is a sequel to his other stories of the boy and the penguin — including “Lost and Found” — and includes the star, the girl, and the martian. Yet, the story...
by redfive | Jan 15, 2025 | REVIEWS
Neat Nick’s Big Mess This fun book deals with anxiety, along with related issues, such as an overt focus on order, punctuality, silence, and other concerns. Yet, it’s all offered in a humorous context, eventually emphasizing that love is more important...
by redfive | Jan 15, 2025 | REVIEWS
Unstoppable John: How John Lewis Got His Library Card This compelling book tells the story of how Rep. John Lewis encountered Jim Crow laws and worked to protest and change them, revolving around the refusals of libraries to lend books to black citizens, which Lewis...