Reviews
A noteworthy review of Aesop's Fables from School Library Journal on January 1, 2010
The large, easy-to-read font in these editions of the popular fables make them good choices for assignments. The clean layout features white-framed text on the verso and dark-framed pictures on the recto. The morals are on the covers as well as at the beginning and end of the texts.… View →
A noteworthy review of Favorite Mother Goose Rhymes from School Library Journal on December 1, 2009
Four well-known rhymes are given the spotlight when published as stand-alone titles. Each easy-to-read book includes the traditional Mother Goose verse and simple illustrations featuring folks wearing old-fashioned costumes complete with bonnets and pinafores. The characters, whether… View →
A noteworthy review of Sayings and Phrases from School Library Journal on November 1, 2009
These books define between 26 and 32 commonly used idioms and provide examples of the phrases in context. The meaning of each idiom is given, but not its history or origin. The layouts are clear, the illustrations are colorful, and the writing is crisp. Zany imagery suggested by phrases… View →
A noteworthy review of Favorite Children's Songs from Children's Bookwatch on November 1, 2009
Every child is familiar with the songs that mothers sing to them as infants and toddlers. Now The Child’s World has published a splendidly illustrated series of brightly colored, 16-page, hardcover picture books based on eight of the most popular and well-known of these childhood… View →
A noteworthy review of Introducing Dinosaurs from Booklist on October 1, 2009
This title in the Introducing Dinosaurs series offers younger readers a visually appealing, simple introduction to the fearsome ‘tyrant lizard king.’ The text is simple and straightforward. Gray uses everyday objects familiar to children to detail the physical characteristics View →
A noteworthy review of Aesop's Fables from Children's Bookwatch on September 1, 2009
Classic Greek literature that has proved both popular and relevant generation after generation down through the centuries is best exemplified by the collection of stories known as ’Aesop’s Fables’. More than being simple entertainments, each anthropomorphic tale carried View →
A noteworthy review of The Child's World Encyclopedia of Baseball from Booklist on September 1, 2009
Even with strikes, allegations of drug use, and players’ other legal problems, baseball is still a popular sport for all ages. This encyclopedia is aimed at elementary-school-age children and covers players of the past (mostly Hall of Famers) and present, teams, baseball terms, and View →
A noteworthy review of Journey to Freedom from School Library Journal on July 1, 2009
Airmen celebrates the pilots’ extraordinary achievements by placing them within the context of their time, when segregation was common. De Capua explains that some army officials were certain that African Americans lacked the ‘ability, intelligence and courage to be military… View →
A noteworthy review of The Child's World Encyclopedia of Baseball from School Library Journal on June 1, 2009
Covering the sport’s history over the past 150 years, this well-researched set is primarily on American baseball, although a few articles give a nod to the pastime’s growing popularity in Asia and Latin America. While the biographies are not as comprehensive as those in… View →
A noteworthy review of Pet Care for Kids from School Library Journal on April 1, 2009
As stated at the beginning of each book, this series is written for children who are not ready to take care of a pet independently and need help deciding which species to get; the content is written accordingly. After a brief introduction, the books break down the needs of each animal.… View →
A noteworthy review of Pet Care for Kids from Booklist on April 1, 2009
From the new Pet Care for Kids series, Parakeets targets children who may be too young to take charge of pet care but still want to know more about the birds in their homes. A Typical double-page spread features a full-page color photo on the right-hand page, facing a few short sentences View →
A noteworthy review of Journey to Freedom from Booklist on March 15, 2009
Condoleezza Rice gained international recognition when she became Secretary of State under former President George W. Bush, but few people know about her other accomplishments. In this book, part of the Journey to Freedom series, the author gives basic information about Rice’s life View →