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The Stars Will Still Shine
Author - Cynthia Rylant
Illustrator - Tiphanie Beeke
Ages - 4-7
Favorite Features -
incredible, colorful, warm illustrations
great short simple story
involve kids in finding and counting items in illustrations
Tremendously well done, Cynthia, Tiphanie and Harper Collins! Great book for families to read and enjoy together! I love how both the story and illustrations are warm and encouraging! A definite must-have book!
Christmas Tree
Author/Illustrator - Wendell & Florence Minor
Ages - 4-7
Favorite Features -
creative, colorful illustrations
simple, fun, interactive story
few little-known facts about Christmas trees in the back of the book
Tremendously well done, Wendell, Florence and Harper Collins! Unique and fun this book will be enjoyed all year long!
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
Author - John Rox
Illustrator - Bruce Whatley
Ages - 4-7
Favorite Features -
colorful, fun illustrations
lyrics from song
words and music to song included
I would have liked to see more information on the story behind this story, but is is definitely a fun book children will love to read and have read to them! Extremely well done, John, Bruce and Harper Collins!
Fancy Nancy
Author - Jane O'Connor
Illustrator - Robin Preiss Glasser
Ages - 4-7
Favorite Features -
bright, bold, colorful, fun illustrations
fun, silly story
powerful message of family love and fun
I absolutely love this book! The illustrations are exactly as illustrations should be for a child's book - fun, imaginative and alive with bold color! The story is exactly as a story for children should be - simple, fun, somewhat silly, with situations a child can relate to - being excited about something special to them, experiencing their family's love when they feel sad/embarrassed and again, with situations a child can relate to! This is everything a child's book should be! Beyond Tremendously well done, Jane, Robin and Harper Collins!
Baa-Choo!
Author - Sarah Weeks
Illustrator - Jane Manning
Ages - New Readers - Level 1
Favorite Features -
familiar farm animals add to the fun of this story
easy to read for new readers
colorful, fun illustrations
This simple, imaginative and enjoyable story is one children will love to read for themselves! Tremendously well done, Sarah, Jane and HarperTrophy!
Ice Age 2 the Meltdown
Meet
the
Characters
A
Mammoth
Mix-up
Sid
&
the
Mini-Sloths
Join
the
Pack
Geyser
Blast
The
Great
Escape
The
Movie
Storybook
Ages - 4+
Favorite Features -
based on the new movie, Ice Age 2
encourages values of friends, family, helping others, not giving up
These books vary from board books for younger children to actual chapter books for readers so there is something for everyone! I love the color in the pictures and children will be delighted with the return of characters they became familiar with in the first movie. Extremely well done, HarperCollins!
Charming Ponies
- A Perfect Pony
Author - Lois K. Szymanski
Ages - 7-10
Favorite Features -
pony charm necklace included
story of love and compassion
encourages conversations about how to treat others/animals with compassion
I'm so delighted to see quality beginning chapter books like this! Children will love the story and parents can be confident the messages are ones they want their children to learn! Tremendously well done, Lois and Harper Collins!
Harry the Dirty Dog
Author - Gene Zion
Illustrator - Margaret Bloy Graham
Ages - 3-8
Favorite Features -
50th anniversary edition
simple story and illustrations
For years children have grown up with Harry, now a new generation will continue to do so! Involve young children in "reading" the book by having them find Harry on each page. Tremendously well done, Gene, Margaret and HarperCollins!
Bumble Bugs and Elephants
Author - Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrator - Clement Hurd
Ages - 3-6
Favorite Features -
fun story with a look at opposites
color and interesting illustrations add to the fun
This book is easy to involve kids in "reading" as well as have them make the sounds of each animal/bug. Extremely well done, Margaret, Clement and HarperCollins!
How Do I Love You?
Author - Leslie Kimmelman
Illustrator - Lisa McCue
Ages - 3-6
Favorite Features -
amazing, excellent use of bright colors throughout
fun counting book
simple story - easy to involve kids in "reading"
Tremendously well done, Leslie, Lisa and HaperCollins! I love this book! The illustrations and story are perfect for young children and parents to enjoy together!
Time to Say Goodnight
Author - Sally Lloyd-Jones
Illustrator - Jane Chapman
Ages - 3-7
Favorite Features -
amazing illustrations of animals
This simple, comforting good-night story is sure to be a favorite of parents and children! Tremendously well done, Sally, Jane and HarperCollins!
I Love It When You Smile
Author - Sam McBratney
Illustrator - Charles Fuge
Ages - 2-6
Favorite Features -
fun, loving illustrations
creative story about love, moms, boys and cranky feelings
Involve children by asking if they think each idea the mom has will get Roo to smile. Tremendously well done, Sam, Charles and HarperCollins!
ZonderKidz
Oh, Where is My Ducky?
Author - Linda Bredehoft
Ages - 6 and under
Favorite Features -
board book with sliding panels
involves children in looking for Larry's ducky
encourages patience
Interactive, fun book with loved friends, Larry and his ducky! Tremendously well done, Linda and ZonderKidz!
Crossway
Jesus Is Coming Back!
Author/Illustrator - Debby Anderson
Ages - 4-7
Favorite Features -
Scripture throughout
fun, colorful illustrations of children of all colors
lots of important things for parents and children to talk about together
Colorful, encouraging, enjoyable book! Extremely well done, Debby and Crossway!
This is No Fairy Tale
Author - Dale Talmasoff
Illustrator - Corbert Gauthier
Ages - 4-8
Favorite Features -
incredible illustrations
tells the story of Jesus by comparing fairy tales with the truth
Every family must have this book! Dale does an amazing job of explaining simply why the true account of Jesus is no fairy tale! Tremendously well done, Dale, Corbert and Crossway!
Standard Publishing
Lift & Look
Noah's Ark
Bible Animals Jesus Loves Me
Daniel
Creation
the Nativity Illustrator - Mandy Stanley
Ages - 1-4
Favorite Features -
fun, colorful, foam pages
foam picture cut outs with hidden pictures add to the fun
short, simple Bible lessons
Great books for young children! I like the way they involve little ones with discovering the surprise picture under the foam cut-outs! Extremely well done, Mandy and Standard!
I'd
Be
Your
Hero
I'd
Be
Your
Princess
Author - Kathryn O'Brien
Illustrator - Michael Garland
Ages - 4-7
Favorite Features -
Scripture throughout
text written in two colors - child's "conversation" and parent's "conversation"
explains and encourages character
colorful, detailed illustrations
Extremely well done, Kathryn, Michael and Standard! Involve your readers by having them read the child's portion of the text!
Elijah Creek and the Armor of God
Author - Lena Wood
Ages 8-12
Favorite Features -
five books in the series
kids in the book experience adventures to learn about the Armor of God
Children will enjoy the mystery, excitement and on-going story in these books. Well done, Lena and Standard!
Harvest House
Good Clean Jokes
to Drive Your Parents
Crazy!
Author - Bob Phillips
Favorite Features -
crazy questions
knock, knocks
tongue twisters
teacher and school jokes
"definitions"
This book has literally hundreds of great, fun, clean jokes for everyone! Extremely well done, Bob and Harvest House!
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