Dear Readers,
Did you enjoy Tom Turkey? My family did--we had my wife and me, my MOM and DAD, my brother, my two nieces and their boyfriends, my nephew and my Aunt. The adults were in the kitchen upstairs, and the under 30 crowd sat and ate in the basement, downstairs.
NOW, it's Christmas. Bring your child to Barnes and Noble, and you should go through
the children's book section, TOGETHER. Many of the books have the age group listed on the inside cover. Sit down and read a book to your child. Have him/her turn the pages, and if need be, go over the pictures with him.
There will be two books I review next week. Can you guess what they are? CLUES: One book is about a mouse and a cookie, and the other is A Beginner Book, an I can read it all by myself, book. The author is P.D. Eastman.
My words of wisdom(first time) for this week, are: Go to the library with your child and get him a Library Card.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a. k. a. Frankie)
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
What reading activity has your child done today?
Dear Readers,
Happy Thanksgiving to all. God bless you, too.
Parents, have you read any books to your child on the First
Thanksgiving. Is your child capable of drawing this family holiday? You can help.
The names of the foods you ate today are appropriate vocabulary for your child to learn.
Have you taught your child the meaning of grateful? Does he/she tell you what he/she is grateful for on this day? Do you tell them?
I am grateful for my wife, my parents, my brother, my nieces,
my aunt, all my friends--family, classmates and my teacher friends. I am blessed. My aunts, my uncles, my cousins--we are all close and are there for each other. I am also grateful
for the deep love my wife and I share with each other, for fairly good health, for peace in the world. We thank God everyday for our's and the families' well-being.
On this particular day, you can brainstorm with your child, the following words: family, Thanksgiving, grateful, friendship, celebrate and maize.
And after you find the wishbone from the turkey, explain to your child what it is, and what you do with it. Break it with your child.
You can make fond memories with your children or grandchildren,not only during the holidays, but each day of the year.
I shall review two picture books next week.
Keep reading to your child. Go to the library with your child.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie )
Happy Thanksgiving to all. God bless you, too.
Parents, have you read any books to your child on the First
Thanksgiving. Is your child capable of drawing this family holiday? You can help.
The names of the foods you ate today are appropriate vocabulary for your child to learn.
Have you taught your child the meaning of grateful? Does he/she tell you what he/she is grateful for on this day? Do you tell them?
I am grateful for my wife, my parents, my brother, my nieces,
my aunt, all my friends--family, classmates and my teacher friends. I am blessed. My aunts, my uncles, my cousins--we are all close and are there for each other. I am also grateful
for the deep love my wife and I share with each other, for fairly good health, for peace in the world. We thank God everyday for our's and the families' well-being.
On this particular day, you can brainstorm with your child, the following words: family, Thanksgiving, grateful, friendship, celebrate and maize.
And after you find the wishbone from the turkey, explain to your child what it is, and what you do with it. Break it with your child.
You can make fond memories with your children or grandchildren,not only during the holidays, but each day of the year.
I shall review two picture books next week.
Keep reading to your child. Go to the library with your child.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie )
Friday, November 20, 2009
Italian Potpourri
Dear Readers,
My wife, Anna and I have just returned from an incredible two week Perillo tour of Italy. If you decide to take a trip to Italy, go with Perillo. Everything is done for you-plane reservations, hotels, breakfasts and dinners, sightseeing, bus tours, and you have a bus driver and tour guide accompany you during the whole trip.
In two weeks, we covered the following cities: Milan, Capri, Venice, Sorrento, Pisa, Naples, Florence, Pompeii, Rome and Lake Lugano in Switzerland. We saw the beautiful Alps in the distance. Even though it rained 12 out of 14 days, we did everything. Do not let weather mess up your plans.
"What does all this have to do with Reading for my child?" you may ask. Does your child know or want to know about Italy? Does he know the sights to see in the different cities? Have him go to the library and get a picture book on each city. He will be fascinated from what he reads.
"Where does one take a gondola ride? Who is the gondolier? In what city is the Leaning Tower? Why does it lean? How is glass-blowing done in the factories of Florence? How did the city of Pompeii become ruined? Why is the bronze door in the Vatican opened every 25 years? What does it mean if you throw a coin over your left shoulder in the Fountain of Trevi in Rome? What did Michelangelo paint
and what statues did he sculpt?" What is a gelato? Where can you buy it? What is a water taxi?
Picture books bring all these questions to life. "Read, read, read," is my motto.
When your child reads about Italy, he will learn some interesting vocabulary:
Mt. Vesuvius, Tiber River, gondola, tower, Vatican, fountain, sculpt, tour, vacation, weather, directions, euro, gelato, arrivederci, pronto, pregho, entrata, uscita, il toilette, buona sera, aqua minerale. These are some of the Italian words I used while in Italy. Is your child taking Italian or another language in school?
Do you encourage your child to read? Do you take him to the supermarket and have him read the labels on Cereal boxes and soup cans? What else can you have him read? Do you read in front of your child? Do you have children's books in your home?
Reading affects everyday living. You know, as I do, that if your child can't read,
he will not be able to fill out job applications, bank deposit slips, address an envelope, read books and magazines, read street signs, read the newspaper, do math, science, history.
Next week, I will list some picture books on vacation.
Arrivederci,
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
My wife, Anna and I have just returned from an incredible two week Perillo tour of Italy. If you decide to take a trip to Italy, go with Perillo. Everything is done for you-plane reservations, hotels, breakfasts and dinners, sightseeing, bus tours, and you have a bus driver and tour guide accompany you during the whole trip.
In two weeks, we covered the following cities: Milan, Capri, Venice, Sorrento, Pisa, Naples, Florence, Pompeii, Rome and Lake Lugano in Switzerland. We saw the beautiful Alps in the distance. Even though it rained 12 out of 14 days, we did everything. Do not let weather mess up your plans.
"What does all this have to do with Reading for my child?" you may ask. Does your child know or want to know about Italy? Does he know the sights to see in the different cities? Have him go to the library and get a picture book on each city. He will be fascinated from what he reads.
"Where does one take a gondola ride? Who is the gondolier? In what city is the Leaning Tower? Why does it lean? How is glass-blowing done in the factories of Florence? How did the city of Pompeii become ruined? Why is the bronze door in the Vatican opened every 25 years? What does it mean if you throw a coin over your left shoulder in the Fountain of Trevi in Rome? What did Michelangelo paint
and what statues did he sculpt?" What is a gelato? Where can you buy it? What is a water taxi?
Picture books bring all these questions to life. "Read, read, read," is my motto.
When your child reads about Italy, he will learn some interesting vocabulary:
Mt. Vesuvius, Tiber River, gondola, tower, Vatican, fountain, sculpt, tour, vacation, weather, directions, euro, gelato, arrivederci, pronto, pregho, entrata, uscita, il toilette, buona sera, aqua minerale. These are some of the Italian words I used while in Italy. Is your child taking Italian or another language in school?
Do you encourage your child to read? Do you take him to the supermarket and have him read the labels on Cereal boxes and soup cans? What else can you have him read? Do you read in front of your child? Do you have children's books in your home?
Reading affects everyday living. You know, as I do, that if your child can't read,
he will not be able to fill out job applications, bank deposit slips, address an envelope, read books and magazines, read street signs, read the newspaper, do math, science, history.
Next week, I will list some picture books on vacation.
Arrivederci,
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Occasions
Dear Readers,
Halloween is in a few days, and I am asking you to take your child in his/her Halloween costume, and have him/her select a picture book on this day. You can read the book to him. Does he know how Halloween came about? How was this tradition started? Reading about it will give the holiday more meaning to him.
He can then write about his trick or treating in a notebook, and he can keep a journal for writing about future experiences. Of course, this is aimed at the older child.
Anniversaries are an important part of life. My wife, Anna, and I renewed our 25th anniversary wedding vows at a special Mass on Sunday. After Mass, we celebrated this beautiful occasion with a hot lunch provided by O.L.A. WE had our family with us. At the end of the lunch, Monsignor O'Dwyer handed us a beautiful 25th anniversary certificate. WE felt special and very blessed that day.
Again, go to the library with your child. Get a book on anniversaries. Also, show him /her your wedding album. Explain the importance of anniversaries. These are family occasions. Other occasions are Baptisms, birthdays, Penance, Communion, Confirmation, and some day your little one will be married(weddings). There are picture books on all these topics. Ask the librarian.
I'm reminding you that families are important. Share your values with your children. Talk about them. Get books on them, and read them to your children. YOU are models for your children. Have them write in their journal about the things they do with you do as a family.
Your child will make many friends. Some will last through high school, and others will last through college. Still others will last a lifetime. I have a friend whom I went to college with, and we are still friends(40 years now.) I have another friend, who is like part of the family. She knew me since birth. We're still very good friends. My wife and I have such wonderful friends from my teaching days. We're friends now for almost 30 years.
There are many picture books about friendship in the library. Take your child there, and read, read, read.
The Fall is a good time of year to watch the changing of the leaves. There's a lot of color out there. Your child can draw, or write, about this special season.
My wife, Anna, and I will be going to Italy to celebrate our 25th.
When we return, I'll share some of our adventures with you. In the meantime, see if you can get some picture books on Italy for your little one.
Have a great week. God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a. k. a. Frankie)
Halloween is in a few days, and I am asking you to take your child in his/her Halloween costume, and have him/her select a picture book on this day. You can read the book to him. Does he know how Halloween came about? How was this tradition started? Reading about it will give the holiday more meaning to him.
He can then write about his trick or treating in a notebook, and he can keep a journal for writing about future experiences. Of course, this is aimed at the older child.
Anniversaries are an important part of life. My wife, Anna, and I renewed our 25th anniversary wedding vows at a special Mass on Sunday. After Mass, we celebrated this beautiful occasion with a hot lunch provided by O.L.A. WE had our family with us. At the end of the lunch, Monsignor O'Dwyer handed us a beautiful 25th anniversary certificate. WE felt special and very blessed that day.
Again, go to the library with your child. Get a book on anniversaries. Also, show him /her your wedding album. Explain the importance of anniversaries. These are family occasions. Other occasions are Baptisms, birthdays, Penance, Communion, Confirmation, and some day your little one will be married(weddings). There are picture books on all these topics. Ask the librarian.
I'm reminding you that families are important. Share your values with your children. Talk about them. Get books on them, and read them to your children. YOU are models for your children. Have them write in their journal about the things they do with you do as a family.
Your child will make many friends. Some will last through high school, and others will last through college. Still others will last a lifetime. I have a friend whom I went to college with, and we are still friends(40 years now.) I have another friend, who is like part of the family. She knew me since birth. We're still very good friends. My wife and I have such wonderful friends from my teaching days. We're friends now for almost 30 years.
There are many picture books about friendship in the library. Take your child there, and read, read, read.
The Fall is a good time of year to watch the changing of the leaves. There's a lot of color out there. Your child can draw, or write, about this special season.
My wife, Anna, and I will be going to Italy to celebrate our 25th.
When we return, I'll share some of our adventures with you. In the meantime, see if you can get some picture books on Italy for your little one.
Have a great week. God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a. k. a. Frankie)
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Children's books as t.v. programs
Dear Readers,
I'm about to doze off, and two more children's t.v. shows come to mind:
CURIOUS GEORGE
DORA THE EXPLORER
Goodnight. God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a.) Frankie
I'm about to doze off, and two more children's t.v. shows come to mind:
CURIOUS GEORGE
DORA THE EXPLORER
Goodnight. God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a.) Frankie
Classic Fairy Tales
Dear Readers,
Below is a partial listing of books your child should have in his/her collection:
Bambi
Cinderella
Pinocchio
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
The Three Little Pigs
Aladdin
The Night Before Christmas
The Ugly Duckling
Sleeping Beauty
Little Red Riding Hood
Jack and the Beanstalk
These books are a joy to read, and they will make your child keep on reading.
Tomorrow is Columbus Day. Have your child read about his travels. Do you know the names of his three ships? Ask your child.
The following are two books I recommend for your child:
Title: I'm Gonna Like Me
Author: Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell
Publisher: Joanna Cotler Books( Harper Collins)
Age Range: 4-8
Summary:
I'm Gonna Like Me is written in rhyme. It has huge, colorful illustrations.
It's about a boy and a girl with a lot of self-esteem.
The ending is as follows:
"I'm gonna like me. I already do. But enough about me--- HOW
ABOUT YOU?"
I selected, as the second book,
Title: FANCY NANCY
Author: Jane O'Connor
Publisher: Harper Collins
Age Range: 4-7
Summary:
FANCY NANCY is a girl who likes to use fancy or big
words, such as fuchsia for purple, plume for feather, stupendous for great, tiara, accessories, chauffeur for driver,
parfait and dressing gown for bathrobe.
In the end, she says, "I love you" to her parents because she feels there is no fancy way to express that.
A lot goes on each page. The illustrations are big and beautiful, or should I say, "grandiose." Not more than 2 or 3 lines cover the page.
I'M GONNA LIKE ME and FANCY NANCY are two books worth reading.
I not only read children's picture books, but I also watch children's programming. Have your young children watch CLIFFORD, THE BIG, RED DOG, DRAGON TALES,
MAYA AND MIGUEL, BABAR THE ELEPHANT, B.G., and my favorite, MARVIN, THE TAP-DANCING HORSE. These are all educational shows to watch.
Remember, today's password is: Read.
Enjoy Columbus Day, tomorrow. Name those ships.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a.Frankie)
Below is a partial listing of books your child should have in his/her collection:
Bambi
Cinderella
Pinocchio
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
The Three Little Pigs
Aladdin
The Night Before Christmas
The Ugly Duckling
Sleeping Beauty
Little Red Riding Hood
Jack and the Beanstalk
These books are a joy to read, and they will make your child keep on reading.
Tomorrow is Columbus Day. Have your child read about his travels. Do you know the names of his three ships? Ask your child.
The following are two books I recommend for your child:
Title: I'm Gonna Like Me
Author: Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell
Publisher: Joanna Cotler Books( Harper Collins)
Age Range: 4-8
Summary:
I'm Gonna Like Me is written in rhyme. It has huge, colorful illustrations.
It's about a boy and a girl with a lot of self-esteem.
The ending is as follows:
"I'm gonna like me. I already do. But enough about me--- HOW
ABOUT YOU?"
I selected, as the second book,
Title: FANCY NANCY
Author: Jane O'Connor
Publisher: Harper Collins
Age Range: 4-7
Summary:
FANCY NANCY is a girl who likes to use fancy or big
words, such as fuchsia for purple, plume for feather, stupendous for great, tiara, accessories, chauffeur for driver,
parfait and dressing gown for bathrobe.
In the end, she says, "I love you" to her parents because she feels there is no fancy way to express that.
A lot goes on each page. The illustrations are big and beautiful, or should I say, "grandiose." Not more than 2 or 3 lines cover the page.
I'M GONNA LIKE ME and FANCY NANCY are two books worth reading.
I not only read children's picture books, but I also watch children's programming. Have your young children watch CLIFFORD, THE BIG, RED DOG, DRAGON TALES,
MAYA AND MIGUEL, BABAR THE ELEPHANT, B.G., and my favorite, MARVIN, THE TAP-DANCING HORSE. These are all educational shows to watch.
Remember, today's password is: Read.
Enjoy Columbus Day, tomorrow. Name those ships.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a.Frankie)
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
What real moms can do. What real dads can do.
Dear Readers,
Last Sunday, my wife, Anna, and I, participated in a truly beautiful and blessed event. Our cousins, Maryann and Christopher, had their precious, little baby boy,
Gianni, christened at St. Theresa's Church, in Pelham Bay. The Algien, the Conte and the Buonaiuto families united to witness this happy occasion.
The reception took place at Villa Barone, in Pelham Bay. Anna and I had the opportunity to hold Gianni. In church, and at the reception, he was quiet. The music did not wake him up. The food was exceptional. Anna and I danced several dances.
Where does the name Gianni come from? Do you know? It comes from the Greek,
meaning "God is good." Maryann and Christopher were blessed by God with a
beautiful son, Gianni.
I can't believe our cousin, Maryann, is a Mommy. I baptized her, and I have seen her grow into a beautiful, young woman.
Now let's write about what Maryann and Christopher can do. Both can feed Gianni, diaper him, change him, dress him, rock him to sleep, play with him, sing to him, among other things.
In the books, What Moms Can't Do, and What Dads Can't Do, we have several examples. Moms can't wait to wake up their kids in the morning, can never pick out the right clothes, can't have purple marshmallows for breakfast, can't run very fast, can't say good-bye to their children on the first day of school, can't watch scary movies by themselves and can't let go of a hug without a kiss. Dads can't cross the street without holding hands, dads get found at hide and seek, but they have a hard time finding you, they seem to have trouble holding on to their money and they can't eat just one piece of chocolate cake.
These Moms and Dads are not regular people, like Maryann and Christopher. They are creatures, and I can't tell you what creatures.
Both Moms and Dads can do one special thing. These creatures can...... Read the books to find out. Both books are written by Douglas Wood.
I am certain that Maryann and Christopher will be able to do everything for Gianni, and even more, as he grows up.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a. k. a. Frankie)
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Last Sunday, my wife, Anna, and I, participated in a truly beautiful and blessed event. Our cousins, Maryann and Christopher, had their precious, little baby boy,
Gianni, christened at St. Theresa's Church, in Pelham Bay. The Algien, the Conte and the Buonaiuto families united to witness this happy occasion.
The reception took place at Villa Barone, in Pelham Bay. Anna and I had the opportunity to hold Gianni. In church, and at the reception, he was quiet. The music did not wake him up. The food was exceptional. Anna and I danced several dances.
Where does the name Gianni come from? Do you know? It comes from the Greek,
meaning "God is good." Maryann and Christopher were blessed by God with a
beautiful son, Gianni.
I can't believe our cousin, Maryann, is a Mommy. I baptized her, and I have seen her grow into a beautiful, young woman.
Now let's write about what Maryann and Christopher can do. Both can feed Gianni, diaper him, change him, dress him, rock him to sleep, play with him, sing to him, among other things.
In the books, What Moms Can't Do, and What Dads Can't Do, we have several examples. Moms can't wait to wake up their kids in the morning, can never pick out the right clothes, can't have purple marshmallows for breakfast, can't run very fast, can't say good-bye to their children on the first day of school, can't watch scary movies by themselves and can't let go of a hug without a kiss. Dads can't cross the street without holding hands, dads get found at hide and seek, but they have a hard time finding you, they seem to have trouble holding on to their money and they can't eat just one piece of chocolate cake.
These Moms and Dads are not regular people, like Maryann and Christopher. They are creatures, and I can't tell you what creatures.
Both Moms and Dads can do one special thing. These creatures can...... Read the books to find out. Both books are written by Douglas Wood.
I am certain that Maryann and Christopher will be able to do everything for Gianni, and even more, as he grows up.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a. k. a. Frankie)
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
Dear Readers,
My wife, Anna and I just returned from a beautiful and wonderful event: The Christening of our
cousins, Maryann and Christopher's, baby boy, Gianni. Before the priest baptized him, the families had a chance to make the sign of the cross on Gianni's forehead. We snapped many photographs. We congratulated Gianni's parents and Godparents, Madalene and Mike, and then,
we went to a reception in honor of Gianni's Christening.
Did you know that the name Gianni comes from the Greek language, meaning "God is Good?"
Gianni, in English, is Johnny or John. I prefer the original name.
Gianni is truly blessed because he has family and friends who love him and vow to take care of him. I'm very touched.
Now, Maryann and Christopher have many responsibilities which they can do: feed Gianni,
diaper him, bathe him, put him to sleep, bring him to the doctor for a checkup, rock him in a rocking chair. These are only some, which brings me to the books, WHAT MOMS CAN'T DO and WHAT DADS CAN'T DO. Moms can't wait to wake up kids in the morning. Moms can't pick out the right clothes. Moms can't run fast.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
What Can Moms and Dads Do Better Than Anything Else?
Dear Readers,
Does your child know what you (mom or dad) can or can't do.
Moms sometimes can't remember where they placed their keys.
Dads can't keep their ties clean.
The 2 books listed below are wonderful read-loud picture books for ages 3-8.
Title: What Moms Can't Do
Author: Douglas Wood
Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
Summary: The illustrations are colorful and huge. That's all I can write for now.
Title: What Dads Can't Do
Author: Douglas Wood
Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
Summary: The illustrations are colorful and huge. One thing dads can't do is eat only one piece of chocolate cake or one scoop of icecream. That's all I can write for now.
Purchase the 2 books. Your child will find the the reading, amusing. A lesson is learned at the end.
I will write more about these 2 books in a few days.
We are not talking about regular moms and dads. You'll just have to buy the book, and READ, READ, READ, to your child.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
Does your child know what you (mom or dad) can or can't do.
Moms sometimes can't remember where they placed their keys.
Dads can't keep their ties clean.
The 2 books listed below are wonderful read-loud picture books for ages 3-8.
Title: What Moms Can't Do
Author: Douglas Wood
Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
Summary: The illustrations are colorful and huge. That's all I can write for now.
Title: What Dads Can't Do
Author: Douglas Wood
Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
Summary: The illustrations are colorful and huge. One thing dads can't do is eat only one piece of chocolate cake or one scoop of icecream. That's all I can write for now.
Purchase the 2 books. Your child will find the the reading, amusing. A lesson is learned at the end.
I will write more about these 2 books in a few days.
We are not talking about regular moms and dads. You'll just have to buy the book, and READ, READ, READ, to your child.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
Friday, September 11, 2009
READ WITH A FRIEND. READ TO A FRIEND.
The following is a good book for children to read. It's an I CAN READ BOOK, and it won the Caldecott Honor Award.
Title: Frog and Toad Are Friends
Author: Arnold Lobel
Publisher: Harper Collins
Summary:
Frog And Toad Are Friends is a delightful Chapter Book for children to read. There are 5 chapters, and the book length is 64 pages. Toad and Frog are best friends. Toad loses a button from his jacket, and his best friend, Frog, helps him look for it.
On a different day, Frog is sick in bed and looking green. Toad gives him some tea and reads him a story.
There are 3 more stories about Frog and Toad being best friends.
The illustrations are wonderful to look at, and the age range for this book is 5-8.
Children can read this book independently. Frog And Toad Are Friends is a classic.
Sincerely,
RAVENOUS READER (also known as Frankie)
Title: Frog and Toad Are Friends
Author: Arnold Lobel
Publisher: Harper Collins
Summary:
Frog And Toad Are Friends is a delightful Chapter Book for children to read. There are 5 chapters, and the book length is 64 pages. Toad and Frog are best friends. Toad loses a button from his jacket, and his best friend, Frog, helps him look for it.
On a different day, Frog is sick in bed and looking green. Toad gives him some tea and reads him a story.
There are 3 more stories about Frog and Toad being best friends.
The illustrations are wonderful to look at, and the age range for this book is 5-8.
Children can read this book independently. Frog And Toad Are Friends is a classic.
Sincerely,
RAVENOUS READER (also known as Frankie)
Thursday, September 3, 2009
ALL YOU NEED IS TO READ
Dear Readers,
Reading is so important for children. Wherever children go, they have to read--school signs, bulletin boards, street signs, bus signs, traffic signs, grocery store labels on items, supermarket labels on items, buildings such as the library and the post office, books, department store tags, schoolwork, magazines and the newspaper.
If children cannot read, they really cannot enjoy what's around them.
HAVE YOUR CHILD READ TO YOU. READ TO YOUR CHILD. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SHARING EXPERIENCE, ONE IN WHICH YOUR CHILD WILL NEVER FORGET.
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY AT AN EARLY AGE. LET HIM OR HER BROWSE THROUGH BOOKS AND PICK HIS OWN BOOK. HAVE HIM CHOOSE HIS OWN BOOKS TO READ AT HOME. LET HIM SEE YOU READ, TOO.
I LIKE TO READ CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS BECAUSE THE AUTHORS ARE
EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELDS, AND THE STORIES ARE FASCINATING.
Ihaven't decided on my next two books to write about. I can only tell you that your child will enjoy reading them.
KEEP READING. GOD BLESS.
SINCERELY,
RAVENOUS READER (A. K. A. ) Frankie
Reading is so important for children. Wherever children go, they have to read--school signs, bulletin boards, street signs, bus signs, traffic signs, grocery store labels on items, supermarket labels on items, buildings such as the library and the post office, books, department store tags, schoolwork, magazines and the newspaper.
If children cannot read, they really cannot enjoy what's around them.
HAVE YOUR CHILD READ TO YOU. READ TO YOUR CHILD. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SHARING EXPERIENCE, ONE IN WHICH YOUR CHILD WILL NEVER FORGET.
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY AT AN EARLY AGE. LET HIM OR HER BROWSE THROUGH BOOKS AND PICK HIS OWN BOOK. HAVE HIM CHOOSE HIS OWN BOOKS TO READ AT HOME. LET HIM SEE YOU READ, TOO.
I LIKE TO READ CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS BECAUSE THE AUTHORS ARE
EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELDS, AND THE STORIES ARE FASCINATING.
Ihaven't decided on my next two books to write about. I can only tell you that your child will enjoy reading them.
KEEP READING. GOD BLESS.
SINCERELY,
RAVENOUS READER (A. K. A. ) Frankie
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
ANIMALS COME TO LIFE IN THESE BOOKS
Title: Farmer Duck
Author: Martin Waddell, Helen Oxenbury
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Age Range: 3-9
Summary:
Farmer Duck takes care of a farm. He is hardworking. The farmer is lazy and stays in bed all day. When the farmer asks Farmer Duck, "How goes the work?," the duck answers, "Quack!" Farmer Duck washes dishes, irons, fetches eggs, digs up plants and saws logs. While he works, the farmer gets fat while he stays in bed. Poor Farmer Duck is overworked. His other animal friends-- the sheep, the cow and the chickens----have a plan to get rid of the farmer. Farmer Duck does not hear, "How goes the work?" anymore. You will have to read the book to see how the animals communicated, and how they did away with the farmer.
Children of this age will love this book. The illustrations are big, and there are few words on the page. Once you start reading this book, your child will have to read it to the end to find out the outcome. There is a big picture of a duck hoeing or raking dirt on the front cover. Your child's curiosity will peak, just like mine did.
Title: Harry, The Dirty Dog
Author: Gene Zion
Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers
Age Range: 3-8
Summary:
Harry is a white dog with black spots. He does not like to take a bath. So he hides the scrub brush in the backyard. He runs away, gets dirty where the men are repairing the street, plays at the railroad and gets even dirtier. Harry becomes dirtier still when he plays tag with the other dogs. After sliding down a coal chute, Harry changes to a black dog with white spots. Feeling hungry, Harry goes home and hides in the backyard. "There's a strange dog in our backyard," a family member says. Harry tries to do tricks, but the family doesn't believe it's him. Harry then finds the scrub brush he hid, dashes up the stairs and jumps into the bathtub. Brother and sister give Harry a scrubbing, and they realize that the dog is Harry----a white dog with black spots.
This book has wonderful illustrations. The cover of the book is intriguing. Children like to read about animals, and Harry, the Dirty Dog, is quite
amusing. The ending is a happy one.
GET THESE TWO BOOKS FOR YOUR CHILD. HE OR SHE WILL ENJOY READING THEM.
GOD BLESS. READ TO YOUR CHILD.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. FRANKIE)
Author: Martin Waddell, Helen Oxenbury
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Age Range: 3-9
Summary:
Farmer Duck takes care of a farm. He is hardworking. The farmer is lazy and stays in bed all day. When the farmer asks Farmer Duck, "How goes the work?," the duck answers, "Quack!" Farmer Duck washes dishes, irons, fetches eggs, digs up plants and saws logs. While he works, the farmer gets fat while he stays in bed. Poor Farmer Duck is overworked. His other animal friends-- the sheep, the cow and the chickens----have a plan to get rid of the farmer. Farmer Duck does not hear, "How goes the work?" anymore. You will have to read the book to see how the animals communicated, and how they did away with the farmer.
Children of this age will love this book. The illustrations are big, and there are few words on the page. Once you start reading this book, your child will have to read it to the end to find out the outcome. There is a big picture of a duck hoeing or raking dirt on the front cover. Your child's curiosity will peak, just like mine did.
Title: Harry, The Dirty Dog
Author: Gene Zion
Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers
Age Range: 3-8
Summary:
Harry is a white dog with black spots. He does not like to take a bath. So he hides the scrub brush in the backyard. He runs away, gets dirty where the men are repairing the street, plays at the railroad and gets even dirtier. Harry becomes dirtier still when he plays tag with the other dogs. After sliding down a coal chute, Harry changes to a black dog with white spots. Feeling hungry, Harry goes home and hides in the backyard. "There's a strange dog in our backyard," a family member says. Harry tries to do tricks, but the family doesn't believe it's him. Harry then finds the scrub brush he hid, dashes up the stairs and jumps into the bathtub. Brother and sister give Harry a scrubbing, and they realize that the dog is Harry----a white dog with black spots.
This book has wonderful illustrations. The cover of the book is intriguing. Children like to read about animals, and Harry, the Dirty Dog, is quite
amusing. The ending is a happy one.
GET THESE TWO BOOKS FOR YOUR CHILD. HE OR SHE WILL ENJOY READING THEM.
GOD BLESS. READ TO YOUR CHILD.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. FRANKIE)
Friday, August 21, 2009
Two more books for Genius Workshop
Hello, Genius Workshop,
I haven't heard from you in a while. Are you still selecting good picture books for your nephews to read?
I have two more selections: FARMER DUCK and HARRY, THE DIRTY DOG.
I shall review these two picture books in a few days.
In the meantime, go to the library with your children, let them pick out books and let them read to you.
Make going to the library a weekly habit.
God bless.
Sincerely,
RAVENOUS READER (a. k. a. Frankie)
I haven't heard from you in a while. Are you still selecting good picture books for your nephews to read?
I have two more selections: FARMER DUCK and HARRY, THE DIRTY DOG.
I shall review these two picture books in a few days.
In the meantime, go to the library with your children, let them pick out books and let them read to you.
Make going to the library a weekly habit.
God bless.
Sincerely,
RAVENOUS READER (a. k. a. Frankie)
Friday, August 14, 2009
Keeping in Touch with my Readers
Dear Gadabout Gals,
I want to thank you for your positive remark about my blog.
Do you remember? It was in June.
I apologize for my tardiness. I would like to hear from you.
What children's picture books would you like reviewed?
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
I want to thank you for your positive remark about my blog.
Do you remember? It was in June.
I apologize for my tardiness. I would like to hear from you.
What children's picture books would you like reviewed?
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Mixup in the Laundromat/Playground Chat
Dear Readers,
Did you guess from the clues I gave you about the two picture books I briefly mentioned last week?
The first one is:
Title: KNUFFLE BUNNY TOO
Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Age Range: 2-5
Summary: Trixie, holding Knuffle Bunny, and Dad, holding a laundry basket, walk down the block, go past the school and enter the laundromat. Trixie helps her Dad put the clothes in the machine, and Dad looks at her. By mistake, he picks up Knuffle Bunny and puts it in the laundromat. Dad makes Trixie put money in the machine, and they go home. Halfway there, Trixie shouts and Dad says,"We're going home." As they get home, Trixie's mom asks, "Where's Knuffle Bunny?" The three of them run down the block, through the park and zoomed past the school. Trixie's dad looked and looked and looked into the machine, and finally, he found Knuffle Bunny. Everyone was happy.
The pictures are colorful, huge and life-like. This story won a Caldecott Honor. I recommend this story to the age group.
The second book is:
Title: IT'S MY TURN
Author: David Bedford, Elaine Field
Publisher: Scholastic
Age Range: 2-5
Summary: Oscar, the dog, and Tilly, the cat are at the playground, but Tilly always wants to go first on the slide and the merry-go-round. Tilly says, "It's not your turn," and "I haven't finished." Tilly gets dizzy on the merry-go-round, and Oscar says "It's my turn." Tilly feels better and asks Oscar, "Can I slide after you?" "No, it's not your turn," Oscar says. Tilly now asks Oscar to go on the swing after him. "It's still my turn," he says. When they get to the see-saw, they realize it's fun to play together.
This book is in paperback. It has colorful, huge pictures, good dialogue and not many words per page. I recommend this book highly.
Please make certain your child reads everyday.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
Did you guess from the clues I gave you about the two picture books I briefly mentioned last week?
The first one is:
Title: KNUFFLE BUNNY TOO
Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Age Range: 2-5
Summary: Trixie, holding Knuffle Bunny, and Dad, holding a laundry basket, walk down the block, go past the school and enter the laundromat. Trixie helps her Dad put the clothes in the machine, and Dad looks at her. By mistake, he picks up Knuffle Bunny and puts it in the laundromat. Dad makes Trixie put money in the machine, and they go home. Halfway there, Trixie shouts and Dad says,"We're going home." As they get home, Trixie's mom asks, "Where's Knuffle Bunny?" The three of them run down the block, through the park and zoomed past the school. Trixie's dad looked and looked and looked into the machine, and finally, he found Knuffle Bunny. Everyone was happy.
The pictures are colorful, huge and life-like. This story won a Caldecott Honor. I recommend this story to the age group.
The second book is:
Title: IT'S MY TURN
Author: David Bedford, Elaine Field
Publisher: Scholastic
Age Range: 2-5
Summary: Oscar, the dog, and Tilly, the cat are at the playground, but Tilly always wants to go first on the slide and the merry-go-round. Tilly says, "It's not your turn," and "I haven't finished." Tilly gets dizzy on the merry-go-round, and Oscar says "It's my turn." Tilly feels better and asks Oscar, "Can I slide after you?" "No, it's not your turn," Oscar says. Tilly now asks Oscar to go on the swing after him. "It's still my turn," he says. When they get to the see-saw, they realize it's fun to play together.
This book is in paperback. It has colorful, huge pictures, good dialogue and not many words per page. I recommend this book highly.
Please make certain your child reads everyday.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
Monday, July 27, 2009
Tell Others about my blog.
Hi, GENIUS WORKSHOP,
I haven't heard from you in a while. What books have your nephews read lately?
Are any of them on my list?
I am waiting to hear.
Sincerely,
RAVENOUS READER (a. k. a. Frankie)
I haven't heard from you in a while. What books have your nephews read lately?
Are any of them on my list?
I am waiting to hear.
Sincerely,
RAVENOUS READER (a. k. a. Frankie)
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Do you know the titles of these 2 stories?
Dear Readers,
In a few days, I will review two more picture books: one is about a father and daughter who go to the laudromat, and they leave something behind, and the other one is about a dog and a cat that disagree about taking turns on the playground equipment.
Can you guess the titles of these stories? Maybe the authors?
I'M STILL IN THE PROCESS OF COMPLETING A CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK. In the meantime, I've published three poems in three different anthologies: BLESSED, COLD LEMONADE, and INTO HER EYES.
I repeat that I am also Editor of CELEBRATE LIFE, a book of poems written by the Seniors at the Mosholu Montefiore Senior Center. The author is Jorge Rivera, and it is published by Xlibris.
These seniors wrote about their life experiences, and one of them is 92 years old.
I'm so very proud of them.
So, keep on writing. You will never know when inspiration will hit you.
Read picture books to your kids every night.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
In a few days, I will review two more picture books: one is about a father and daughter who go to the laudromat, and they leave something behind, and the other one is about a dog and a cat that disagree about taking turns on the playground equipment.
Can you guess the titles of these stories? Maybe the authors?
I'M STILL IN THE PROCESS OF COMPLETING A CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK. In the meantime, I've published three poems in three different anthologies: BLESSED, COLD LEMONADE, and INTO HER EYES.
I repeat that I am also Editor of CELEBRATE LIFE, a book of poems written by the Seniors at the Mosholu Montefiore Senior Center. The author is Jorge Rivera, and it is published by Xlibris.
These seniors wrote about their life experiences, and one of them is 92 years old.
I'm so very proud of them.
So, keep on writing. You will never know when inspiration will hit you.
Read picture books to your kids every night.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
MATURE AUTHORS
Dear Readers,
I had to research some of these authors. Did you know Anna Sewall wrote BLACK BEAUTY at 57? Karen Blixen, at 52, wrote OUT OF AFRICA. And, of course, we are familiar with Laura Ingalls Wilder, who wrote THE LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE series, in her 60's. That was one of my favorite television series.
So, what does this information tell us? It tells me that our dreams of becoming authors is reachable. We have to be persistent. All of us have great ideas. They just take time to develop.
God bless. Keep reading picture books to your children. Let them see you read.When they're old enough, bring them to the library and let them select the books they want to read.
Sincerely,
RAVENOUS READER (a. k. a. Frankie)
I had to research some of these authors. Did you know Anna Sewall wrote BLACK BEAUTY at 57? Karen Blixen, at 52, wrote OUT OF AFRICA. And, of course, we are familiar with Laura Ingalls Wilder, who wrote THE LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE series, in her 60's. That was one of my favorite television series.
So, what does this information tell us? It tells me that our dreams of becoming authors is reachable. We have to be persistent. All of us have great ideas. They just take time to develop.
God bless. Keep reading picture books to your children. Let them see you read.When they're old enough, bring them to the library and let them select the books they want to read.
Sincerely,
RAVENOUS READER (a. k. a. Frankie)
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Reader Question
Dear Readers,
Have you guessed which authors have been published after the age of 50?
I'll give you one more week, and then, I guess, I will have to tell you.
You'll be surprised. That is why you have to be persistent in your writing.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
Have you guessed which authors have been published after the age of 50?
I'll give you one more week, and then, I guess, I will have to tell you.
You'll be surprised. That is why you have to be persistent in your writing.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
MANIAC MAGEE and AND NOW MIGUEL
Dear Readers,
MANIAC MAGEE was written by Jerry Spinelli, and it is a fictional novel. There are 46 chapters, and the book is suited for grades 5, 6, 7.
This is not a picture book. I shall tell you the beginning: Magee's life was normal until his parents were killed. That's all I can say. Your child would find it quite interesting, and there are a host of themes.
....AND NOW MIGUEL was written by Joseph Quincy Krumgold. It too is a novel, one written in the first person, about Miguel's thoughts and experiences about sheepherding and his family.
This is based on a true story.
Every now and then, I will include a children's novel.
Thank you. God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
MANIAC MAGEE was written by Jerry Spinelli, and it is a fictional novel. There are 46 chapters, and the book is suited for grades 5, 6, 7.
This is not a picture book. I shall tell you the beginning: Magee's life was normal until his parents were killed. That's all I can say. Your child would find it quite interesting, and there are a host of themes.
....AND NOW MIGUEL was written by Joseph Quincy Krumgold. It too is a novel, one written in the first person, about Miguel's thoughts and experiences about sheepherding and his family.
This is based on a true story.
Every now and then, I will include a children's novel.
Thank you. God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Newberry Medal Awards
Dear Readers,
The following two books have won the Newberry Medal:
Maniac Magee and ...And Now Miguel. Do you know who the
authors are? I shall review these two books next time.
We, as children picture book writers and authors, cannot
succumb to failure. Do you know many people became authors
after being refused numerous times, and they were over the age of
50. Can you name some? I'll give you a list next week.
KEEP READING GOOD PICTURE BOOKS TO YOUR CHILDREN.
Of course, Dr. Seuss was the master of picture books. Children of all ages
should read his books. They have a melodic flow, rhyme, and the pictures are
interesting.
One of my favorites is GREEN EGGS AND HAM. This is a beginner book where your child can read it by himself. FROG AND TOAD TOGETHER, an I Can Read Book and winner of the Newberry Honor Award, was written by Arnold Lobel and published in 1971.
What is your child's favorite Dr. Seuss book? How about you?
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader(a. k. a. Frankie)
The following two books have won the Newberry Medal:
Maniac Magee and ...And Now Miguel. Do you know who the
authors are? I shall review these two books next time.
We, as children picture book writers and authors, cannot
succumb to failure. Do you know many people became authors
after being refused numerous times, and they were over the age of
50. Can you name some? I'll give you a list next week.
KEEP READING GOOD PICTURE BOOKS TO YOUR CHILDREN.
Of course, Dr. Seuss was the master of picture books. Children of all ages
should read his books. They have a melodic flow, rhyme, and the pictures are
interesting.
One of my favorites is GREEN EGGS AND HAM. This is a beginner book where your child can read it by himself. FROG AND TOAD TOGETHER, an I Can Read Book and winner of the Newberry Honor Award, was written by Arnold Lobel and published in 1971.
What is your child's favorite Dr. Seuss book? How about you?
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader(a. k. a. Frankie)
Saturday, June 20, 2009
PICTURE BOOKS TO KEEP YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN READING.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION(F.Y.I.)
Here is a short list of picture books your child will enjoy:
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR-by Eric Carle
FARMER DUCK-by Martin Waddell
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE-by Laura Joffe Numeroff
MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS-by Robert McCloskey
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE-by Maurice Sendak
You can read these books to your child.
Spend at least a half-hour reading picture books to your child. `
If your child sees you reading, he or she will pick up the good habit,
and eventually start searching for picture books to read on his own.
Parents, which one of the above picture books did your child like the most?
Why?
I shall see you in a few days with my review of 2 Newberry Medal winners.
In the meantime, READ, READ, READ, to your child.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader ( a.k.a. Frankie)
Here is a short list of picture books your child will enjoy:
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR-by Eric Carle
FARMER DUCK-by Martin Waddell
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE-by Laura Joffe Numeroff
MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS-by Robert McCloskey
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE-by Maurice Sendak
You can read these books to your child.
Spend at least a half-hour reading picture books to your child. `
If your child sees you reading, he or she will pick up the good habit,
and eventually start searching for picture books to read on his own.
Parents, which one of the above picture books did your child like the most?
Why?
I shall see you in a few days with my review of 2 Newberry Medal winners.
In the meantime, READ, READ, READ, to your child.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader ( a.k.a. Frankie)
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Caldecott Classics
Hi, readers,
Tomorrow is here. I have 2 Caldecott classic picture books for you to read to your child or grandchild.
Title: THE SNOWY DAY
Author: Ezra Jack Keats
Publisher: The Viking Press
Age Range: K-1
Summary:
This story is about Peter, a little black boy who has an adventure with the snow. He plays in it, and he thinks about it. This book gives youngsters some ideas of what to play in the snow.
The illustrations by Ezra Jack Keats are colorful and interesting. The story is
quite suitable for the age level. Again, the book is a Caldecott Medal winner.
Book 2
Title: SYLVESTER AND THE MAGIC PEBBLE
Author: William Steig
Publisher: Windmill Books and E. P. Dutton
Age Range: 1-3
Summary:
This story is about Sylvester, a donkey, who finds a magic pebble. Excited, Sylvester goes home to show the pebble to his parents. On the way, he meets a lion. Scared, Sylvester wishes he were a rock so the lion can't touch him. Sylvester is turned into a rock, and he remains a rock for quite some time. The magic pebble is beside him. His parents are deeply distressed, and they look for Sylvester, but to no avail. When Sylvester's parents go on a picnic near the rock, they find the magic pebble. They wish Sylvester were there, and the rock is transformed back to Sylvester. Happiness abounds, and the rock is kept in a safe.
Illustrations are by William Steig. They are colorful, big and easy to understand. The front and back covers of the book are attractive and attention-getting. The story is entertaining, and there is a happy ending. Again, the book is a Caldecott Medal winner.
Next week, I shall review 2 Newberry Medal winners.
Do you remember what the Newberry Award is for?
Keep these 2 books in your collection.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a. k. a. Frankie)
Tomorrow is here. I have 2 Caldecott classic picture books for you to read to your child or grandchild.
Title: THE SNOWY DAY
Author: Ezra Jack Keats
Publisher: The Viking Press
Age Range: K-1
Summary:
This story is about Peter, a little black boy who has an adventure with the snow. He plays in it, and he thinks about it. This book gives youngsters some ideas of what to play in the snow.
The illustrations by Ezra Jack Keats are colorful and interesting. The story is
quite suitable for the age level. Again, the book is a Caldecott Medal winner.
Book 2
Title: SYLVESTER AND THE MAGIC PEBBLE
Author: William Steig
Publisher: Windmill Books and E. P. Dutton
Age Range: 1-3
Summary:
This story is about Sylvester, a donkey, who finds a magic pebble. Excited, Sylvester goes home to show the pebble to his parents. On the way, he meets a lion. Scared, Sylvester wishes he were a rock so the lion can't touch him. Sylvester is turned into a rock, and he remains a rock for quite some time. The magic pebble is beside him. His parents are deeply distressed, and they look for Sylvester, but to no avail. When Sylvester's parents go on a picnic near the rock, they find the magic pebble. They wish Sylvester were there, and the rock is transformed back to Sylvester. Happiness abounds, and the rock is kept in a safe.
Illustrations are by William Steig. They are colorful, big and easy to understand. The front and back covers of the book are attractive and attention-getting. The story is entertaining, and there is a happy ending. Again, the book is a Caldecott Medal winner.
Next week, I shall review 2 Newberry Medal winners.
Do you remember what the Newberry Award is for?
Keep these 2 books in your collection.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a. k. a. Frankie)
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Dear Readers,
Do you know that picture book authors and illustrators get either the
Newberry Award or the Caldecott Medal for the books they write or illustrate?
Do you know of any authors who have received these awards?
Tomorrow, I shall give you a review of two of these books in this category.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader( a.k.a.) Frankie
Do you know that picture book authors and illustrators get either the
Newberry Award or the Caldecott Medal for the books they write or illustrate?
Do you know of any authors who have received these awards?
Tomorrow, I shall give you a review of two of these books in this category.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader( a.k.a.) Frankie
Friday, June 12, 2009
Two more books to turn on your little one to reading.
Were you or your child able to figure out what books I am going to review, today?
Title: ROSIE'S WALK
Author: Pat Hutchins
Publisher: Collier Books (MacMillan Publishing Company
Age Range: Pre-School-1
Summary:
This story is about Rosie, a hen who goes for a walk. Rosie doesn't realize it,
but a fox is stalking her. She unknowingly leads the fox into one blunder after
another and gets home safely in time for dinner.
Your child will enjoy this book. The illustrations by Pat Hutchins are colorful and bold.
There are only 32 words in the book. The concepts of "under," " over," "around" and "through"
are illustrated.
Read this book to your child or grandchild.
Title: TIMOTHY TURTLE
Author: Al Graham
Publisher: The Viking Press
Age Range: Pre-school-2
Summary:
This story is about Timothy Turtle who operates a ferry service across Tookalook Lake.
He wants to become famous, so, he takes advice from his friends. He packs his bag and sets out to climb Tookalook Hill, which is really a mountain. As Timothy climbs, a huge boulder knocks him down, causing him to do somersaults. His somersaults make him famous, for he is the only
turtle to do so. He returns home to a warm and happy welcome by all his friends, who recognize his accomplishment.
The illustrations are by Tony Palazzo, and they are quite large. The story is in rhyme, and it is fun to read.
Happy Reading.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
RAVENOUS READER
Hi, Genius Workshop,
Thank you for your comments. I couldn't wait for Week 2, so I am writing a review for 2 more picture books suitable for children. Do you remember what the stories are about that I am reviewing?
Here they are:
Title: Millions of Cats
Author: Wanda Gag
Publisher: Coward, McCann and Geoghegan, Inc.
Age Range: Preschool - 3
Summary:
This story is about a very lonely old man and old woman. To overcome their loneliness, the man goes searching for a cat. He comes to a hill covered with cats---millions of them. He chooses one, then another, then another, but since each cat is so beautiful, he chooses to take them all home. In the end, all the cats disappear, except one--a homely, little cat. The couple take this cat into their home, and they care for it. "It's the most beautiful cat in the whole world," says the old man. He knows since he has seen "millions and trillions" of cats, and not one as pretty as this one."
The illustrations are by Wanda Gag. The story is enchanting, with clear, black and white, simple-to-understand, illustrations. Reading is easy.
This story can be read aloud.
Title: One Fine Day
Author: Nonny Hogragian
Publisher: Collier Books(MacMillan Publishing Co.)
Age Range: Preschool-2
Summary:
This story is about a fox who travels through a forest. He gets very thirsty so he steals milk from an old farm woman. Because of this, the woman chops off his tail. The fox spends the remainder of his day bargaining to get his tail back. In the end, the woman sews the fox's tail back on.
The illustrations, colorful and simple, are by Nonny Hogrogian. Millions of Cats was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1971. Children at the age range listed would enjoy the book.
Remember: Picture books are meant to be read aloud, to children, at bedtime. If they enjoy the story, they will read the book many times over by themselves, or they will ask you many times over to read the book to them.
My next post will be about 1) a hen and 2) a lion. Can you figure out what books they are? I don't give you much of a clue.
GET HOLD OF THESE TWO BOOKS. HAPPY READING.
Thank you for your comments. I couldn't wait for Week 2, so I am writing a review for 2 more picture books suitable for children. Do you remember what the stories are about that I am reviewing?
Here they are:
Title: Millions of Cats
Author: Wanda Gag
Publisher: Coward, McCann and Geoghegan, Inc.
Age Range: Preschool - 3
Summary:
This story is about a very lonely old man and old woman. To overcome their loneliness, the man goes searching for a cat. He comes to a hill covered with cats---millions of them. He chooses one, then another, then another, but since each cat is so beautiful, he chooses to take them all home. In the end, all the cats disappear, except one--a homely, little cat. The couple take this cat into their home, and they care for it. "It's the most beautiful cat in the whole world," says the old man. He knows since he has seen "millions and trillions" of cats, and not one as pretty as this one."
The illustrations are by Wanda Gag. The story is enchanting, with clear, black and white, simple-to-understand, illustrations. Reading is easy.
This story can be read aloud.
Title: One Fine Day
Author: Nonny Hogragian
Publisher: Collier Books(MacMillan Publishing Co.)
Age Range: Preschool-2
Summary:
This story is about a fox who travels through a forest. He gets very thirsty so he steals milk from an old farm woman. Because of this, the woman chops off his tail. The fox spends the remainder of his day bargaining to get his tail back. In the end, the woman sews the fox's tail back on.
The illustrations, colorful and simple, are by Nonny Hogrogian. Millions of Cats was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1971. Children at the age range listed would enjoy the book.
Remember: Picture books are meant to be read aloud, to children, at bedtime. If they enjoy the story, they will read the book many times over by themselves, or they will ask you many times over to read the book to them.
My next post will be about 1) a hen and 2) a lion. Can you figure out what books they are? I don't give you much of a clue.
GET HOLD OF THESE TWO BOOKS. HAPPY READING.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
RAVENOUS READER
Dear Readers,
This post is directed to parents since they are the ones who select children's picture books for their children to read.
Every two weeks, I shall post a review of 2 children's picture books that I think are good reading for children.
Title: Madeline
Author: Ludwig Bemelmans
Publisher: Viking Press
Age Range: Grades 1-3
Summary: Madeline is the smallest girl in a girls' school of twelve, in Paris.The girls do everything alike and together. However, Madeline has the distinction of having her appendix out. The girls are envious, and they, at the end of the story, want to have their appendices out, too.
The story is illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans. Beautiful, colorful scenes of Paris (Eiffel Tower, The Opera, The Church of the Sacre Coeur), adorn the pages. Many of the sentences rhyme. The story is quite suitable for the age range.
Title: Corduroy
Author: Don Freeman
Publisher: The Viking Press
Age Range: Grades k-2
Summary: This story is about a lonely, little stuffed bear named Corduroy who wants someone to love and care for him. When Lisa, a black girl, buys him in a department store (after saving enough money), Corduroy's wish comes true. She takes him home and sews a missing button on his overalls. "I've always wanted a friend," says Corduroy. "Me too," Lisa says, and she gives Corduroy a big hug.
Don Freeman, the author, is the illustrator. The pictures are colorful, delightful and very big. The story also teaches values. Corduroy is suitable for the age range.
Get hold of these books for your child. Both stories can be read aloud.
In two weeks, I shall post a story about cats, and another one about a fox.
This post is directed to parents since they are the ones who select children's picture books for their children to read.
Every two weeks, I shall post a review of 2 children's picture books that I think are good reading for children.
Title: Madeline
Author: Ludwig Bemelmans
Publisher: Viking Press
Age Range: Grades 1-3
Summary: Madeline is the smallest girl in a girls' school of twelve, in Paris.The girls do everything alike and together. However, Madeline has the distinction of having her appendix out. The girls are envious, and they, at the end of the story, want to have their appendices out, too.
The story is illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans. Beautiful, colorful scenes of Paris (Eiffel Tower, The Opera, The Church of the Sacre Coeur), adorn the pages. Many of the sentences rhyme. The story is quite suitable for the age range.
Title: Corduroy
Author: Don Freeman
Publisher: The Viking Press
Age Range: Grades k-2
Summary: This story is about a lonely, little stuffed bear named Corduroy who wants someone to love and care for him. When Lisa, a black girl, buys him in a department store (after saving enough money), Corduroy's wish comes true. She takes him home and sews a missing button on his overalls. "I've always wanted a friend," says Corduroy. "Me too," Lisa says, and she gives Corduroy a big hug.
Don Freeman, the author, is the illustrator. The pictures are colorful, delightful and very big. The story also teaches values. Corduroy is suitable for the age range.
Get hold of these books for your child. Both stories can be read aloud.
In two weeks, I shall post a story about cats, and another one about a fox.
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