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Review Date: 7/4/2011
This book describes Lincoln's entire life. It provides more detail than I would have expected. Many times children are more interested in what typical daily life was like more than a timeline description of historical events. The author does include tidbits about what Lincoln's daily life was like as a child. We learn what his schooling was like and what is was like living in a log cabin.
Review Date: 8/21/2011
This book illustrates the dream of a young African American child who dreams of Africa and what it might have been like for her grandparents. The pictures are in black and white and are set to a wonderful poem. The charcoal drawings have a soft, circular, fuzzy quality that feels like a dream. The pictures are well researched and reflect African culture and life. Even though the pictures are in black and white, your child will see the bright and exotic colors of Africa.
Review Date: 8/26/2011
This is a story about a young girl whose parents are migrant farm workers. Her family moves around to follow work and she wants a place to call home. The book describes how children can accept new students in school and make friends. It also helps children find ways to deal with tough times. It is a sad story that also shows strength.
Review Date: 7/1/2011
This book provides patterns for 42 different quilt squares. Both the authors recommend two different layouts of the squares to create a sampler quilt. The final quilt pictued in the book contains red, white and blue hence the Americana title. The squares are different sizes but they manage to arrange them into one quilt. For the most part, each square is described on one page. Pictures and photographs are provided to highlight the instructions. The variety of square types describe many different techniques and include many of the traditional styles.
Review Date: 6/5/2011
This book offers several poems or songs about various manner topics. The songs are zany and off-beat in the over the top style kids will like. The music is not provided but the book provides "to the tune of" recommendations. I knew ten out of the 15 recommended tunes.
Review Date: 6/5/2011
This book follows the life of a young boy who wants to be an artist. But life gets in his way so he finds ways to make art his career while his dream is to paint landscapes like the great artists.
Review Date: 6/17/2011
Helpful Score: 2
This book shows several different ways to swadle your baby in the traditional manner as shown on the front of the book. It also shows you how to make baby slings from a scarf or long piece of fabric. You learn ways to use the fabric to make slings to carry your baby on your back, hip or front. This way you can carry one piece of fabric and use it in different ways depending on your needs at that moment.
Review Date: 9/5/2011
A suspenseful book about an elephant head with a newborn baby that has a close call at the watering hole. The baby is saved at the last second from tigers. The illustrations are so real you think they were photographs.
Review Date: 8/6/2011
Helpful Score: 1
The pictures in the book are great but as for technical information this book really lacked. I am not sure there was enough information for someone starting out. I did not get any ideas for my garden from this book. They have some brief descriptions of some plants and some ideas for garden decorations.
Review Date: 6/25/2011
This would be a good book for someone starting out. There is a getting started chapter that provides pointers on quilting technique. You learn all the tricks to cut fabric correctly. They provide directions for quilt blocks (11 patterns), projects (five patterns) and have a chapter on how to finish and complete your quilt. What I like about this books is that it assumes that you are starting out and provides detailed instructions which would be helpful for a new quilter.
Review Date: 1/9/2011
Helpful Score: 1
This book includes 48 stories from the bible. Most stories are described in three to four pages. The book would be good for a younger child. All the stories have verse references. The book includes a comprehensive index that will help you locate a story or theme. The index will help you find typical stories but also topics like money, friendship, love etc.
Review Date: 8/8/2011
The Little Bill book series is an exceptional collection of books written by Bill Cosby. They center on a young boy named, Little Bill. The stories help kids understand the value of friendship and family. They encourage kids to solve problems. Each book starts with an introductory message to the parents written by a psychiatry expert. This provides an excellent tool for the parents when reading this book with your child. This book encourages kids to play versus spending too much time in front of the TV and video games. In this book kids learn it is more fun to use your imagination to create their own space alien stories. They also learn that sometimes toys marketed in commercials during their favorite cartoon shows can be a disappointment.
Review Date: 6/5/2011
This book covers first and last names and offers brief histories or explainations of many names. There are suggestions for Irish names in America, traditional Irish names, popular Irish names, Irish names and their English translations, Irish family names, place names, heros and heroines, saints names, Irish Myth and legend names, and great stage names. There is a brief pronunciation guide plus an index of girl and boy names. This book should help you find the right Irish name!
Review Date: 1/9/2011
This book includes ten simple projects that are good for young kids. The projects are very easy and quick. Besides using buttons, the projects include typical items that you would already have in your home so you don't have to make an extra trip to the craft store.
Review Date: 1/9/2011
This is a how to book for Henna tattoo art work. The designs include work for the ankle, wrist, back, leg and arm. There are designs for women and men. The book includes transfer designs. The book provides good instruction and will help you create your own "temporary" tattoo. They can last between two to five days.
Review Date: 9/14/2014
The book provides instructions for 33 different craft projects for children from K to 3. Each project is related to a specific bible verse.
Review Date: 6/8/2011
This is a non-religious children's book to explain the event that is Christmas. The book uses a baby, mother and father. The names Mary, Joseph and Jesus are not used. The birth is in a "ancient barn" versus a manager.
Review Date: 1/9/2011
This book contains 15 projects that kids can make for the Christmas tree. The book contains designs that would appeal to kids. There are also several projects that you would be proud to put on your tree and make yourself. Many projects recycle household items (paper plates, napkins, coffee filters, egg cartons etc.) or standard craft items so it is easy to find the needed supplies. The projects are easy to do. The directions are clear and are supplemented with pictures to help explain how to finish the project.
Review Date: 9/4/2011
This is a funny book about a man who sells caps by piling them on his head. He runs into a circus and they think he is part of the act. This is a sequel book to "Caps for Sale."
Review Date: 10/23/2011
This book offers a number of contemporary, simiple recipes that will help you throw a fashionable cocktail party. The books offers planning tips so you know how many to plan for the right number of drinks, food and glasses. Each recipe has a section that offers "how to assemble" and "do ahead tips." The pictures offer great ideas for presentation. A great party planning book if you want that elegant party.
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