Monday 30 May 2022

A Gift for Nana

A Gift for Nana
by Lane Smith

Rabbit wants to find the perfect gift for his Nana, and embarks on a quest adventure, asking various animals advice. The illustrations are etheral, created with paints and wax. 

In the end, Rabbit finds the perfect gift and Nana loves it. A bit predictable, but sweet nonetheless.

Monday 16 May 2022

Look Up With Me Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Life Among the Stars

Look Up With Me
by Jennifer Berne

Come along and read about Neil deGrasse Tyson's childhood, growing up in New York City and going to the Hayden Planetarium one day - the day that changed his life forever. Encouraging kids to keep their curiosity and to realize that dreams can indeed come true with perseverance, we see young Neil walk dogs every day for two years to buy a gigantic telescope that he would then lug to his rooftop every night. 

Digital styled collage art plus a simple story with a glossary make for an educational and winning book for little learners.

Monday 9 May 2022

Everybody in the Red Brick Building

Everybody in the Red Brick Building
by Anne Wynter, illustrated by Oge Mora

A clever, cumulative story of a chain effect of sounds that wakes up a community of neighbors (including one cat) starting from the bottom of an apartment building travelling all the way to the top. But just as the noises reach a climax, the author brings down the energy as the onomonopedia sounds travel back to the first floor. Goodnight! This is a super fun bedtime book that children will be begging to read for many years to come.

Monday 2 May 2022

Lights on Wonder Rock

 
Lights on Wonder Rock
by David Litchfield

On the evening little Heather ran away from home into the woods, she sat on a big, sturdy rock and watched the sky. Flickering her flashlight aimed toward the stars, she wanted to let whomever was out there, know she was there, too. When a mesmerizing UFO with purple and pink lights lands and she meets a friendly alien, Heather travels with them into space, only to return abruptly to be with her parents again.

What follows in the wordless panels of dark, rich forests and time passing, is a longing throughout Heather's life for all things extraterrestrial and to reconnect with her friend.

A satisfying story with a happy ending.