by redfive | Nov 19, 2024 | REVIEWS
Elmore the Christmas Moose I love this fun (and funny!) story of a moose who applies to be a substitute reindeer for Santa’s sleigh. The obstacles he faces are many, including that he’s not a reindeer, and he cannot fly. What he can do, though, is write...
by redfive | Oct 29, 2024 | REVIEWS
I Am La Chiva!: The Colorful Bus of the Andes This may be the most beautiful illustrated book of the year! The glorious imagery, filled with two-page-spreads of detailed jungle scenery through the mountains, along with the beautiful bus itself and its charming...
by redfive | Oct 21, 2024 | REVIEWS
Finnegan Fox Written by an author once diagnosed with agoraphobia, this warm and rhyming tale tells of a young fox leaving the family’s den for the first time (after smelling some ripe raspberries outside). Yet the point is that the young kit takes its time to...
by redfive | Oct 21, 2024 | REVIEWS
Elvis Presley: A Little Golden Book Biography This is an engaging biography of Elvis, geared toward younger children. The colorful illustrations enliven the well-written text. The first half focuses on his childhood, family, and how he learned about music, up until...
by redfive | Oct 16, 2024 | REVIEWS
Beam of Light: The Story of the First White House Menorah This beautiful and meaningful children’s book tells an impressive story revolving around Hanukkah, a menorah, the Holocaust, and the White House — both the literal White House and figurative...
by redfive | Sep 18, 2024 | REVIEWS
I love how this ambitious book juxtaposes several ideas into a multi-layered tale. The first is of the first 24 hours of a girl attending a new school, who has a difficult time trying to introduce herself to her new class; we only learn that her name is...
