Category Archives: children’s book review

Two great and different picture books that encourage a love of art: Andrew Drew and Drew, and A Splash of Red

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Cheryl Rainfield

I love art–creating it and looking at it. Two recent picture books will encourage a love of creating and appreciating art in readers–Andrew Drew and Drew and A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin. The first … Continue reading →

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Review of I Want To Do It Myself! by Tony Ross

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Cheryl Rainfield

I Want to Do It Myself!: A Little Princess Story by Tony Ross Reading Level: Ages 3 and up Publisher: Andersen Press/Lerner USA (January 2011) ISBN-13: 978-0761374121 Source: Review copy from publisher My rating: 4/5 stars If you have kids, … Continue reading →

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Review of Picture Book Three By The Sea by Mini Grey

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Cheryl Rainfield

Three by the Sea by Mini Grey Reading Level: Ages 4 and up Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (April 5, 2011) ISBN-13: 978-0375867842 My Rating: 4/5 stars Source: Review copy from publisher You know when you read a picture … Continue reading →

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children’s book review – Xtreme Art: Ultimate Book of Trace-and-Draw Manga

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Cheryl Rainfield

What do you think of when you hear Manga? I think of fun, comics, and large-eyed, cute characters. The Ultimate Book of Trace-and-Draw Manga by Christopher Hart has all of that. The book is an instruction book for kids on … Continue reading →

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middle grade book review – Sarah’s Waterfall: A Healing Story About Sexual Abuse

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Cheryl Rainfield

Sarah’s Waterfall: A Healing Story about Sexual Abuse by Ellery Akers, illustrated by Angelique Benicio Safer Society Press (March 2009) ISBN-10: 1884444792, ISBN-13: 978-1884444791 Ages 9-12 and up. My rating: 4/5 Monday, August 23 My Journal It’s a little weird … Continue reading →

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review of picture book The Bears We Know

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Cheryl Rainfield

The Bears We Know by Brenda Silsbe, illustrated by Vlasta van Kampen Annick Press (February 2009) ISBN-10: 1554511666; ISBN-13: 978-1554511662 Ages: 4-8 (and up) My rating: 4 out of 5 stars We have never seen the bears, but we know … Continue reading →

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review of picture book Scaredy Squirrel at Night by Melanie Watt

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Cheryl Rainfield

Scaredy Squirrel at Night by Melanie Watt Kids Can Press (March 2009) ISBN-10: 1554532884, ISBN-13: 978-1554532889 Ages 4-8 and up. My rating: 4 out of 5 stars Scaredy Squirrel never sleeps. He’d rather stay awake than risk having a bad … Continue reading →

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review of middle-grade book Hotel for Dogs by Lois Duncan

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Cheryl Rainfield

Hotel For Dogs by Lois Duncan Scholastic Paperbacks (December, 2008) (reprint) ISBN-10: 054510792X, ISBN-13: 978-0545107921 Ages 9-12 My rating: 4 out of 5 “Just remember how lucky we are, dear,” Mrs. Walker said. “Nobody wants to rent to a family … Continue reading →

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review of YA book The Adventurous Deeds of Deadwood Jones

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Cheryl Rainfield

Adventurous Deeds of Deadwood Jones by Helen Hemphill Front Street (November 2008) ISBN-10: 1590786378, ISBN-13: 978-1590786376 My rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Halleloo!” Omer grins, wide and proud. “That sure is some fine riding, Prometheus!” A string of sweatshines … Continue reading →

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review of picture book Spuds by Karen Hesse, illustrated by Wendy Watson

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Cheryl Rainfield

Spuds by Karen Hesse, illustrated by Wendy Watson Scholastic (Sept 2008) ISBN-10: 0439879930, ISBN-13: 978-0439879934 Ages 4-8 My rating: 4 out of 5 stars The night me and Maybelle and Eddie harvested potatoes, Ma was workin’ the night shift. Our … Continue reading →

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