"What's Up With Sean?" Medikidz Explain Scoliosis

Grades 5-7. Even rabid non readers will not be embarrassed to be caught with these droll informational comics. In each, five costumed teen super heroes of diverse skin color and body shape introduce themselves as experts on some different body part or function “I'm Gastro. I have the low down on your tum, your bum, and all the tubes between”. The super heroes then conduct a young sufferer to the human shaped planet of Mediland for an inside tour and explanations of a chronic malady's causes, effects, and treatment. So uneven are the volumes in depth and clarity of information, attention to plot, cleverness of repartee and even composition of the color drenched cartoon panels. That it is hard to believe they are all from the same author and illustrator. Still, though Epilepsy and Food Allergies lead the pack over the earnest, repetitive, and visually jumbled others, the mix of medical facts, wisecrack-laced dialogue and outright corn has its appeal.

"What's Up With Sean?" Medikidz Explain Scoliosis

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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'Twas the Day After Christmas

I hope that everyone has enjoyed their Christmas holiday. Since the holiday has just passed, I thought this book was an appropriate one to do a review on. This is a very cute book that is aimed at children ages 4-6. 'Twas the Day After Christmas is about a tiny mouse that still holds Christmas in his heart even after Santa Claus has rode away. You can help by lifting the flaps to help this concerned little mouse hold on to the Christmas feeling all year round. This Christmas story book is featured in full color pages with great illustrations.

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the Night Before Christmas is one of the most popular childrens books of the holiday season. Everyone has heard of these kids books from one time or another. So why is this book being reviewed now? It simply does not need to be reviewed because of the fact that it is so popular. I have decided to do this at this time out of respect to the talented people behind this book. Clement C. Moore originally wrote this poem in 1822 and today it is still one of the most famous poems of all time. It is definitely the most famous poem of the holiday season. The illustrations by Jessie Wilcox Smith are simply brilliant. Jessie first published this in 1912 and it is viewed by many as the greatest version of this story. The illustrations are beautifully constructed on cut paper. It has a unique glow in the dark feature that can be found on every other page. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas is featured in full color.

Clifford Preschool Treasury

Who is everyone's favorite puppy? Clifford of course. This childrens book will provide hours of education and entertainment for your child. Clifford Preschool Treasury includes eight easy to read stories that teach learning concepts like counting, animal sounds and much more. When your child gets interested in kids books at an early age, their interest will only grow as they continue to mature into avid readers. This is a great book to get your child started in that direction.

Manners at School

With the new school year on the way, are your children using the manners that you have taught them in school. Once children are away from their parents they sometimes forget to use their manners. Manners at School is a fun childrens story book that helps to remind them that they need to use all the manners that they have learned at home in school also. Parents are proud of their kids when they see them doing the things that they learned at home outside of the home. If your child is struggling with their manners at school this book is a great resource to validate what you have taught them. It will also help the teachers as they will not have to stop class to remind a student that they need to use their manners.

When The Leaf Blew In

In this nice story of fall, just before Halloween is upon us. What will happen when a leaf blows into the barn. A cow will let out a giant sneeze. This will set off a domino effect inside of the barn. A spider will fall onto the head of an owl. When The Leaf Blew In is a super funny kids book that has the whole barn turned upside just from one leaf blowing into the barn. This is sure to keep your child's interest as they become curious as to what will happen next inside the barn. If you are looking for a quality childrens book for the development and enjoyment of your child, then this one should be on the top of your list.