What's Up With Ella?

The books in the Superheroes on a Medical Mission series star a quintet of spandex wearing dynamos who specialize in a different part of the body. Pump knows all about the heart, Chi’s great with breathing and the lungs, Skinderella’s name says it all, Axon is the brains of the mission, and Gastro has “the lowdown on the tum, the bum, and all the parts in between.” Here they take young Ella on a tour of Mediland, a giant planet shaped like a person, to explain her type 1 diabetes. Information about the disease is told in a breezy, often jokingly manner and teaches the basics without getting too repetitive. The superhero angle makes for some exciting touches and visuals of glucose blobs and insulin tangles waltzing arm in arm into cells provide an easy to see picture of how the two work together. Most importantly, this book helps eliminate stress about how to deal with type 1 diabetes and it explains that while doctors will help you find a balance, it is up to you to control it.

What's Up With Ella?

"I'm Not Scared!"

Sure that no one will bother them, Baby Owl takes his toy Owly for a walk in the moonlight. He finds a series of concerned creatures, each warning him not to be afraid, even though it is late and very dark. To all Baby Owl indignantly replies, "I'm NOT scared," noting in ever increasing type that owls are just fine at night in the dark. When Papa finds them, Baby Owl insists that only Owly is scared, but Papa gives both Owly and Baby Owl the comfort they need before they are finally put into bed. Black felt pen lines pick up facial features and bits of background

I'm Not Scared!

, but the major impression is made by boldly applied paints in the expected animal colors. Brown for bear, gray for badger, tan and white for the owls. The multiple images of Baby Owl on the cover display how emotions can be expressed in the easyest of ways. The young will get the reassuring message even without being able to read the words.

"The Trouble With Dogs..." Said Dad

The Dog Whisperer may disapprove, but kids who tend to rate affection above discipline and enforced exercise will cheer for this sequel to "Let's Get a Pup!" Said Kate. Rosy and Dave bring home a pup from the rescue center. This does not make Dad happy. After seeing the dog go thru the training course, they finally get Dad to agree. This book is for kids reading level ages 4-8.




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Could Be Worse

In this childrens book written by James Stevenson, Grandpa has wildly exaggerated stories of his school days. This makes his grandchildren feel better about their own. This is a great story for kids. It is a great moral story for kids. The reading level of this book is ages 4-8. It is also a good read for children under 4 years of age.



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