Children's Book Week & Book Review #5

First of all, hello and welcome to all of my new followers and readers from Sunday's Blog Jog!!!

It was an amazing success for me and my blogs, accomplishing what I was hoping it would...to discover some awesome, new blogs and to gain some more followers!! YEA!!!

Next, Happy Children's Book Week!!! I hope to link you up with some great sites and giveaways...and, of course, some wonderful recommendations of children's books for all age groups.

• Visit There's A Book for some great giveaways and excellent recommendations in honor of Children's Book Week! It is my favorite site for children's literature!
• Take a peek at First Book Blog, which provides books to children in need and is simply an excellent resource for anyone interested in children's literature.

Here's this week's book review:

Bear's Picture by Daniel Pinkwater
Illustrated by D.B. Johnson

I found this gem of a book last week at the library with my kiddos! The illustrations are so novel and eclectic - a mixture of cut-out, watercolor, black-and-white, and some abstract elements.  Pinkwater's story about Bear's very own, individual creation that is questioned by two "proper" gentlemen conveys a beautiful, heartwarming message of the individuality of one's very own work.  The ending is a sweet surprise for you and your little child.  I recommend this book for ages 2 - 4 years.

"Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?"

- Henry Ward Beecher

 

**This post is part of "Tuesday Tag-Along", courtesy of the blog, Twee Poppets!!**

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Literacy Tip #3 - Take 'Em to the Library!!!

Never underestimate the power of your local library.

What could possibly be a better place to encourage your children's love of reading than the library? Where else can your little sweethearts pick as many books as their hearts desire to take home??? (And bonus for you, Mom, for being eco-friendly - book sharing is so green!) 

Libraries are not only rich with literature, but they exist to build a solid foundation for reading.  They abound with reading programs and story hours, especially during the summer.  Take advantage of it!!!

I took my little ones to the library yesterday, and they simply loved picking book after book to throw in the basket for check-out.  When we returned home, the first thing they did was sit down amidst a sea of books and READ, READ, READ. 

I don't know if I love to see anything more than my children hungrily lapping up literature.

Visit your local library often to support your children's literary growth.  You'll be glad you did, trust me!!

P/S...I just had to share an awesome site I discovered! Here's the link:  There's a Book.  It is a wonderful site filled with children's literature, recommendations, and giveaways.  Plus, it is a gorgeous site! Enjoy!

Tuesday Book Review #4

Get ready, readers, for some amazing suspense with the Tunnels series by Brian Williams and Roderick Gordon!! 

When I first picked up Tunnels, the original book in this science-fiction series, I was immediately hooked.  (And I am not a huge sci-fi fan!) The plot and literary style both carry you into a world you could never, ever imagine.  Every page gets increasingly suspenseful, and you cannot bear to put down this book...I promise!!!

I could not WAIT for the second book, Deeper, and had very high expectations of it.  My expectations were exceeded, as the plot twisted and turned, keeping me in constant suspense!!



I have just begun reading Freefall (Tunnels), and it is a page-turner as well.  It started with a bang(!), just like the first two books.



The latest installment in this incredible series is Closer (Tunnels).  I will be reading it as soon as I finish Freefall!!!

This series is appropriate for ages 10 and up.  It is an enriching literary experience, due to the unique story-line and excellent writing style of the authors.