Dragon Slippers

Creel is a poor, orphaned, farm girl with a talent for embroidery. When her aunt decides to sacrifice her to a dragon in order to lure a knight or prince who might marry her, Creel sees it as a way to escape her boring life. She does not expect to meet a real dragon in the caves above her village, so she is even more surprised when the real dragon does not want to eat her. Creel makes a deal to keep the approaching mob away from the dragon's lair if he gives her a pair of fabulous shoes from his hoard. The shoes Creel picks turn out to be the most valuable treasure in all of her kingdom, and they enable her to communicate with the dragons. As she sets off on her way to pursue her dream of working in a dress shop in the king's city, Creel is rescued from bandits by another friendly dragon. Creel and the dragon Shardas strike up a special friendship that becomes the centerpiece of the kids novel. Creel continues on to the king's city, where she finds work, friends, and adventure. As the story continues, Creel discovers that her special shoes have the power to save or destroy the kingdom, and she must face the future with bravery. The kids novel's female characters are spunky, the dragon lore is well-crafted, and the story is a balance of comic and tragic elements. This is a fun first novel from George that would delight fantasy fans of Shannon Hale or Gail Carson Levine. This children's reading book is for kids reading levels ages 9-12. Leave us your comments. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Let us know what other children's books you would like to have reviewed. Share this post with your family and friends.

Dragon Slippers

Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentine

The people who are criticizing Junie B. books for using improper grammar need to relax! Yes, Junie B. is rude. I agree, she uses improper grammar. Yes, she is a hand full at school! I think it is important to remember what these kids books really do, encourage children to read! I would prefer my kids read Junie B. than watch any TV, even PBS kid shows. Reading is the Most Important skill that our children can learn. Give your kids some credit, they know what is real and what is entertainment. Kids used to read comic books. Oh my! And Dennis the Menace! These children's books are hilarious for adults and it makes me want to read to my kids all the time. I feel sorry for people who think Junie B. books are the biggest threat to their child. This children's reading book is for kids reading levels ages 4-8. Leave us your comments. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Let us know what other quality children's books you would like to have reviewed. Share this post with your friends.

Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentine

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together

This kids book contains many different short stories that two people can read together. All containing positive lessons, each story has at least two characters that face a problem or experience an adventure. For example, in "The Dime," the pig finds a dime, but his friend the cat feels that the money belongs to him. Instead of the characters keeping the money and destroying their friendship, they decide to purchase a book and take turns reading the book to one another. Another story that has a positive lesson is "I Hate My Hat." The characters in the story are raccoons, and one raccoon continually says, "I hate my hat." The other raccoon says that "hate" is not a nice word to say and compliments his friend for wearing the hat, so that no one needs to speak the word "hate" at all. This book also possesses characteristics of a play because the text offers a dual speaking part. One reader reads the purple colored sentences, the other reads the pink colored sentences and both readers read the blue sentences together. The color-coding also teaches the concept of following directions. Children of all ages need to know how to follow directions because they will encounter many areas in their lives that will require them to follow directions, both at school and at home. This quality children's book is for kids reading levels ages 4-8. Leave us your comments. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Let us know what other children's books you would like to have discussed. Share this post with your family and friends.

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You

Biscuit's Valentine's Day

Biscuit and his little mistress are a cute team. In this childrens valentines book with big flaps, they are busy making valentines for friends and family. Biscuit has a spool of ribbon in his mouth and a valentine stuck to his paw, but he trots off to give a greeting to kitty, neighbor Puddles and the little girls grandparents. Best of all, when they get home, there are valentines in the mailbox and an especially big valentine for little Biscuit. This beautiful Valentine's Day children's book is for kids reading levels ages 0-4. Leave us your comments. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Let us know what other children's books you would like to have discussed. Share this post with your friends.

Biscuit's Valentine's Day

Bright Baby Touch and Feel Hugs and Kisses

Roger Priddy had left school at 16 with just one qualification in art. He went to Berkshire College of Art and Design and trained as an illustrator.  His first job in children’s books was working with the publisher Peter Usborne, at Usborne Publishing, and then he worked with Peter Kindersley at Dorling Kindersley, where he spent 16 years. Priddy became Creative Director of DK’s Children’s Division and was Managing Director of the children’s mass market publisher Funfax when it was acquired by DK. In 2000, he created Priddy Books with John Sargent at St Martin’s Press to create innovative and imaginative titles for children, from first books for babies through early reference titles for older children. Since then, over 30 million copies of Roger's 200 plus books have sold worldwide, with five of his books—My Big Animal, My Big Truck, Happy Baby Words, Happy Baby Colors and Puppy and Friends—each selling over one million copies. He is also the author of Big Board First 100 Words; Big Board Books Colors, ABC, Numbers; and Bright Baby Noisy Monsters. His creativity has been recognized with numerous industry awards. Priddy lives in London with his wife Zena and their four children. This children's board book is for kids reading levels ages 2-6. A great first board book that offers a sturdy cover and colorful illustrations.
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Bright Baby Touch and Feel Hugs and Kisses

The Valentine Star

This Valentine story is about a girl named Emily and her teacher Mrs.Rooney. Her class is playing in the snow. There are two characters named Emily and Sherri that don't like each other. The day Mrs.Rooney wasn't there is because she took a couple days off. Then Mrs.Rooney found a substitute, her name was Mrs.Vincent ,and Emily really wants to meet her, and she wants to dress nice for that day so that she will like her and Sherri copied Emily with the idea she had. Then Emily got mad, then Emily was in charge because Mrs.Vincent put her in charge while shes going to get something. So Emily caught Sherri playing around with Richard and Emily put Sherrie's name on the board and Sherri just ignored and didn't listen and just kept talking then when Mrs.Vincent returned and she looked at whose name was on the board. Mrs.Vincent said ''Thank you Emily for keeping an eye on the class''. The next day after school Emily, Sherri and Mrs.Vincent were making a card for Mrs.Rooney, but they ran out of paper so Mrs.Vincent went to get some more paper, as she left Emily and Sherri. Then they started to talk to each other and they decided to be friends again. When Mrs.Vincent came back with paper she was happy Emily and Sherri became friends again. The next day Mrs.Rooney returned and she got Emily's valentine card and she was pleased to get a card from Emily. When it was Valentines day it was time to get all the cards, and pass them out to everyone and Emily made a card a special card for Sherri Dent. I enjoyed reading this Valentine's book because it talks about Valentines Day. This Valentine's kid book is for children reading levels ages 9-12. It is a great story and offers a change of pace reading for your little angel.
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The Valentine Star