Book Review: Cookie

Cookie by Lisa Woomer

Description:This little girl loves cookies so much that it is all that she eats. What happens when you eat to much of one thing? You turn into it? Can the little girl learn to eat the things that are good for her?

Thoughts: I liked the book and thought it was a good read. I would definitely read it to my child (especially if they are any sort of eater like their father who doesn't like much..)

The only concern I would have is the price of the book. For it not being a hardcover book - it seems to be just a little expensive. I appreciate the thought but would like to see it be just a little less in cost.

What genre would you consider this?
Childrens

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Book Feature: Cookie

Author: Lisa Woomer
Price: $17.95
Pages: 28
Publisher: Outskirts Press Inc
Publication Date: March 2009
Description: This little girl loves cookies so much that it is all that she eats. What happens when you eat to much of one thing? You turn into it? Can the little girl learn to eat the things that are good for her?

Book Review: Along Came You

Along Came You by Karona Drummond - Illustrated by: Estelle Corke

Description: A book written to tell a child from mother to daughter how much life changed when they were born. In a fun way it explains all the things that they now get to do because there is a wonderful child in their life.

Thoughts: I loved this book. I can't wait to read this to my own child once they are born. The funniest thing I think about this book is that when I showed it to my husband for him to see how cute it is - he finished it and looked at me and said the only thing wrong in the book is there is no Daddy.

What genre would you consider this?
Children's Book

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Baron Thinks DOGS Are People Too!

Children’s Book: Baron Thinks DOGS Are People Too! By Laurie Dean Illustrated by Kevin Collier

I have decided to have children’s books follow a different format. When they are illustrated picture books that are only 20 pages or so it is hard to answer the questions that I have for the rest of the books. So we are going to try out something new and see how we like it!

Things that I think stuck out in regards to this book:

• If your children like dogs – this will be a great book for them. The dog has human like emotions and bonds with his children. In the end the boy and the dog are the best of friends.
  
• I think something that stuck out to me as something some children could identify with is the fact that one day the Dad had to go away and be with the Air Force for a while. While it wasn’t something that was a main plot part of the story – I could definitely see the fact that the kids in that book had something happen just like your child – would appeal to them.
  
• I love the fact that the dog has to go to obedience school. It shows that misbehaving isn’t something that is good for a dog (or a kid). Maybe something that a child who’s dog is entering obedience school would like.
  
• The artwork is really colorful and fills the entire page. Very visual!
  

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The Suburban Dragon

The Suburban Dragon by Garasamo Macccagnone Illustrated by Al Ochsner

What was this book about?

Three happy little kids are having fun when a dragon attacks their mother. They will do anything they have to – to rescue her. And it doesn’t hurt that it involves some fun games. When they find out who the dragon really is – they realize it was just a game.

What did you think about the book?

I liked the illustrations and I thought the book was cute. I would definitely read it to my nieces and nephew. It isn’t so long that their attention will wander. The words are nice and big so that if someone is learning to read this book would be good for them as well.

What genre would you consider this?
Young Children

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Question for You!
What kinds of books do your kids like to read?