Mordicai, Gerstein. Leaving the Nest. Farrar, Straus & Giroux: 2007. ISBN: 9780374343699.
Leaving the Nest is about a bird learning how to fly and a cat trying to eat it. The illustrations are neat and colorful. They are good drawings. My favorite part was when the bird learned how to fly so the cat could not get it. I would recommend this book to my mom.
Reviewed by A.M., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Sunday, October 21, 2007
White Owl, Barn Owl
Davies, Nicola. White Owl, Barn Owl. Candlewick Press: 2007. ISBN: 9780763633646.
My book is about a grandpa, a boy, and an owl. The illustrations are great. They are blue, pink, and purple. My favorite part was when it went into the sky. I would recommend this book to the art teacher.
Reviewed by C., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
My book is about a grandpa, a boy, and an owl. The illustrations are great. They are blue, pink, and purple. My favorite part was when it went into the sky. I would recommend this book to the art teacher.
Reviewed by C., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Friday, October 19, 2007
Vinnie and Abraham
FitzGerald, Dawn. Vinnie and Abraham. Illustrated by Catherine Stock. Charlesbridge: 2007. ISBN: 9781570916588. Ages: 9 to 13.
Vinnie and Abraham is about a young girl who is very sweet, has lots of friends, and very adventurous. She is very nice and she loves to draw and sing. Her family is very poor. I found that the book was very exciting yet calm. The art in my book is wonderful. I noticed that the illustrator used green a lot. I mostly loved the pictures. Vinnie is very pretty because of the way her hair is and the way it's drawn. The pictures seemed exciting and not at all boring. Because I love to draw and when I tried to draw the pictures it really made the illustrator's picture look a whole lot more exciting. I loved that book. I actually would say it is my favorite picture book. My favorite part was the end. I would say other kids would like it. Maybe around 9 through 13 or 14 is the age of kids that would like it.
Reviewed by S.J. Bluffton 5th grade
Vinnie and Abraham is about a young girl who is very sweet, has lots of friends, and very adventurous. She is very nice and she loves to draw and sing. Her family is very poor. I found that the book was very exciting yet calm. The art in my book is wonderful. I noticed that the illustrator used green a lot. I mostly loved the pictures. Vinnie is very pretty because of the way her hair is and the way it's drawn. The pictures seemed exciting and not at all boring. Because I love to draw and when I tried to draw the pictures it really made the illustrator's picture look a whole lot more exciting. I loved that book. I actually would say it is my favorite picture book. My favorite part was the end. I would say other kids would like it. Maybe around 9 through 13 or 14 is the age of kids that would like it.
Reviewed by S.J. Bluffton 5th grade
Ancient Chinese
Binns, Tristan Boyer. Ancient Chinese. Compass Point: 2007. ISBN: 9780756516475. Ages: 6 to 14.
I like the drawings on page 14 and 15 becase the blue and the brown make the green stand out. One problem with the people in the water is that it does not show their hands or feet in the water.
Reviewed by C.T. Bluffton 5th grade
I like the drawings on page 14 and 15 becase the blue and the brown make the green stand out. One problem with the people in the water is that it does not show their hands or feet in the water.
Reviewed by C.T. Bluffton 5th grade
Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose
Brewster, Hugh. Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. Illustrated by John Singer Sargent. Kids Can Press: 2007. ISBN: 9781554531370. Ages: 8 to adult.
This story is about Kate Millet and how she was going to be a model for John Singer Sargent's painting Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. But then she wasn't because the modeling for the painting was going to Polly and Dolly. Then it was put into Tate Gallery. The art was beautiful. The colors that stood out to me were magenta, pink, bue violet, jade, red, rose, gray, purple, and lavender. All of the story was just spectacular. I recommend it to anyone.
Reviewed by A.T. Bluffton 5th grade
This story is about Kate Millet and how she was going to be a model for John Singer Sargent's painting Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. But then she wasn't because the modeling for the painting was going to Polly and Dolly. Then it was put into Tate Gallery. The art was beautiful. The colors that stood out to me were magenta, pink, bue violet, jade, red, rose, gray, purple, and lavender. All of the story was just spectacular. I recommend it to anyone.
Reviewed by A.T. Bluffton 5th grade
Mrs. Marlowe's Mice
Asch, Frank. Mrs. Marlowe's Mice. Illustrated by Devin Asch. Kids Can Press: 2007. ISBN: 9781554530229. Ages 7 to adult.
In the beginning, this cat has a lot of mice for pets. In the middle her neighbor called the police and they came over. In the end they thought she ate a mouse, but she didn't really.
Reviewed by S.P. Bluffton 5th grade
In the beginning, this cat has a lot of mice for pets. In the middle her neighbor called the police and they came over. In the end they thought she ate a mouse, but she didn't really.
Reviewed by S.P. Bluffton 5th grade
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Galaxies, Galaxies
Gibbons, Gail. Galaxies, Galaxies. Holiday House: 2007. ISBN: 9780823420025.
Galaxies, Galaxies is a non-fiction book about space and things in space. The illustrations are colorful and have a lot of things. They are pretty good drawings with a lot of bright things. The color palette is black. My favorite part was when it told me there is a core in every galaxy. I would recommend this book to an astronaut.
Reviewed by T.B., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elemetary
Galaxies, Galaxies is a non-fiction book about space and things in space. The illustrations are colorful and have a lot of things. They are pretty good drawings with a lot of bright things. The color palette is black. My favorite part was when it told me there is a core in every galaxy. I would recommend this book to an astronaut.
Reviewed by T.B., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elemetary
A Porc in New York
Stock, Catherine. A Porc in New York. Holiday House: 2007. ISBN: 9780823419944.
My book is a fiction book about animals in New York. The illustrations are by Catherine Stock. My favorite part was when they went to the airport. I would recommend this book to my friends.
Reviewed by G., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
My book is a fiction book about animals in New York. The illustrations are by Catherine Stock. My favorite part was when they went to the airport. I would recommend this book to my friends.
Reviewed by G., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Tippy-Tippy-Tippy-Hide
Fleming, Candace and G. Brian Karas. Tippy-Tippy-Tippy-Hide. Atheneum: 2007. ISBN: 9780689874796.
My book is a ficton book about three bunnies who want a home. They keep trying to sneak into the house, but they only sneak in four times. The illustrations are very good for kids. They are also painted and very colorful. My favorite part is when the bunnies leave bunny droppings on the man's pill0w. I would recommend this book to people who love bunnies and people who like to laugh.
Reviewed by K.Y., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
My book is a ficton book about three bunnies who want a home. They keep trying to sneak into the house, but they only sneak in four times. The illustrations are very good for kids. They are also painted and very colorful. My favorite part is when the bunnies leave bunny droppings on the man's pill0w. I would recommend this book to people who love bunnies and people who like to laugh.
Reviewed by K.Y., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
I Love You, Little Monkey
Durant, Alan. I Love You, Little Monkey. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers: 2007. ISBN: 9781416924814.
My book is a fiction book about one little monkey and one big monkey. The illustrations are happy, colorful, fun and big. My favorite part was the little monkey. I would recommend this book to my friend.
Reviewed by A.M., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
My book is a fiction book about one little monkey and one big monkey. The illustrations are happy, colorful, fun and big. My favorite part was the little monkey. I would recommend this book to my friend.
Reviewed by A.M., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
If You Were a Palindrome
Dahl, Michael. If You Were a Palindrome. Picture Window Books: 2007. ISBN: 9781404831629.
My book is a fiction book about peole and animals. The illustrations are paintings. My favorite part was when the bee is in the chair. I would recommend this book to my neighbors.
Reviewed by E.S., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
My book is a fiction book about peole and animals. The illustrations are paintings. My favorite part was when the bee is in the chair. I would recommend this book to my neighbors.
Reviewed by E.S., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Tyson the Terrible
Fox, Christyan and Diane Fox. Tyson the Terrible. Bloomsbury Pub. Children's Books: 2007. ISBN: 9781582347349.
Tyson the Terrible is about one bad dinosaur. The illustrations are colorful, happy, fun and big. My favorite part was when it popped up in the back. I would recommend this book to my mom.
Reviewed by A.K., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Tyson the Terrible is about one bad dinosaur. The illustrations are colorful, happy, fun and big. My favorite part was when it popped up in the back. I would recommend this book to my mom.
Reviewed by A.K., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
I've Painted Everything!
Magoon, Scott. I've Painted Everything! Houghton Mifflin: 2007. ISBN: 9780618646388.
I've Painted Everything is a fictional book about an elephant named Hugo and a dog named Miles. The illustrations are the best illustrations I've seen in my life. My favorited part is when Hugo paints things in different views. I would recommend this book to people who like ficton books.
Reviewed by J.H., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
I've Painted Everything is a fictional book about an elephant named Hugo and a dog named Miles. The illustrations are the best illustrations I've seen in my life. My favorited part is when Hugo paints things in different views. I would recommend this book to people who like ficton books.
Reviewed by J.H., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
A Giraffe Grows Up
Tourville, Amanda Doering. A Giraffe Grows Up. Picture Window Books: 2007. ISBN: 9781404831582.
A Giraffe Grows Up is a non-fiction book about giraffes growing up. The illustrations are of giraffes growing up on the Savanna. My favorite part is when the giraffe grows up. I would recommend this book to to first grader.
Reviewed by J.B., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
A Giraffe Grows Up is a non-fiction book about giraffes growing up. The illustrations are of giraffes growing up on the Savanna. My favorite part is when the giraffe grows up. I would recommend this book to to first grader.
Reviewed by J.B., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Monday, October 15, 2007
The Alamo
Fradin, Dennis Brindell. The Alamo. Benchmark: 2007. ISBN: 9780761421276. Ages: 10 - 12.
This story is about the Alamo, the war between Texas and Spain before Texas became the twenty-eighth state in the United States. In that time Spain claimed Texas for three centuries, starting in the early 1500's.
Reviewed by J. W. Bluffton 5th grade
This story is about the Alamo, the war between Texas and Spain before Texas became the twenty-eighth state in the United States. In that time Spain claimed Texas for three centuries, starting in the early 1500's.
Reviewed by J. W. Bluffton 5th grade
Sea Monsters
Cumbaa, Stephen. Sea Monsters. Illustrated by Margot Thompson. Kids Can Press: 2007. ISBN: 9781553375593. Ages 2 to 15.
This book is about sea monsters and things people have seen. The book shows you a picture of the mysterious sea creature that swims in Lake Champlain. The art is a nice dark blue and nice green. This book is the best book ever, I think everybody should read it.
Reviewed by Z Bluffton 5th frade
This book is about sea monsters and things people have seen. The book shows you a picture of the mysterious sea creature that swims in Lake Champlain. The art is a nice dark blue and nice green. This book is the best book ever, I think everybody should read it.
Reviewed by Z Bluffton 5th frade
Trucks: Pickups to Big Rigs
Morganelli, Adrianna. Trucks: Pickups to Big Rigs. Crabtree: 2007. ISBN: 9780778730156. Ages: 5 and up.
My book is about trucks. Trucks that go off road and up and down hills. Monster trucks go over cars. Like some shockwave accelerates from zero to 300 miles per hour (483 kilometers per hour) in just 11 seconds. The robosaurus, now that's cool. I do not like the garbage trucks. Tankers are big and cool. The Robosaurus is my favorite part. Fifth grade and up can read the book.
Reviewed by D.A. Bluffton 5th grade
My book is about trucks. Trucks that go off road and up and down hills. Monster trucks go over cars. Like some shockwave accelerates from zero to 300 miles per hour (483 kilometers per hour) in just 11 seconds. The robosaurus, now that's cool. I do not like the garbage trucks. Tankers are big and cool. The Robosaurus is my favorite part. Fifth grade and up can read the book.
Reviewed by D.A. Bluffton 5th grade
A Mama for Owen
Bauer, Marion Dane. A Mama for Owen. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers: 2007. ISBN: 9780689857874.
A Mama for Owen is a fictional book about a little hippo that got washed away from it's mom. The illustrator used greyish-brown colors. My favorite part was when Owen found a new mom.
Reviewed by R., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
A Mama for Owen is a fictional book about a little hippo that got washed away from it's mom. The illustrator used greyish-brown colors. My favorite part was when Owen found a new mom.
Reviewed by R., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
How Do Plants Grow?
Stewart, Melissa. How Do Plants Grow? Marshall Cavendish Benchmark: 2007. ISBN: 9780761421115.
How Do Plants Grow? is a non-fiction book about how plants grow. There is a picture on the inside of a plant that was taken by a microscope. My favorite part was when I saw the huge roots of the tree. I would recommend this book to all of my friends.
Reviewed by G.J.H., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
How Do Plants Grow? is a non-fiction book about how plants grow. There is a picture on the inside of a plant that was taken by a microscope. My favorite part was when I saw the huge roots of the tree. I would recommend this book to all of my friends.
Reviewed by G.J.H., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Artful Antics
Donahue, Jill L. Artful Antics. Picture Window Books: 2007. ISBN: 9781404823631.
Artful Antics is a non-fiction book about jokes. The illustrations are by Amy Bailey Muehlenhardt. My favorite joke was "what has lots of keys but can't open a door? A piano!" I would recommend this book to someone who likes jokes.
Reviewed by A., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Artful Antics is a non-fiction book about jokes. The illustrations are by Amy Bailey Muehlenhardt. My favorite joke was "what has lots of keys but can't open a door? A piano!" I would recommend this book to someone who likes jokes.
Reviewed by A., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
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