Welcome to the new series where you can share your reviews for any children’s books you have read recently and posted on your blog, Amazon, Goodreads or any other online bookstore. If you would like more details here is the post that explains how it works: Showcasing Children’s books
Recently Jennie Fitzkee shared part one of her recommended books from the summer and I am sharing some of the books that she featured along with her reviews. The mother lode of great children’s books and I will share more over coming weeks.
My Summer of Books Part 1 by Jennie Fitzkee
My summer has been filled with reading children’s books, from new picture books to books for older children, and classics. Every one has been satisfying and thrilling, yet in different ways. Some books are funny, some are filled with history, some teach important lessons in a subtle way. On and on. I will tell you about these terrific books.
Part 1: picture books.
Together We Grow by Susan Vaught: Amazon US – and: Amazon UK
The gorgeous illustrations by Kelly Murphy bring to life the story of a barn full of animals during a thunderstorm. A fox and her kits look for shelter, but they are predators to the animals in the barn. Can the animals welcome a fox for the night? The rhyming text is sparse yet rich in language. The opening words are, “Lightning gash! Windy lash!” I love this book!
Be Quiet! and We Will Rock Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK
For lovers of the Mother Bruce books, these two new Ryan Higgins books do not disappoint. The humor is engaging and never lets up in Be Quiet! The storyline in We Will Rock Our Classmates is a classic for children; worry and self doubt combined with bravery.
Billions of Bricks, a Counting Book About Building by Kurt Cyrus: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK
Where, oh where was this book when I was a child? This is math, a counting book about building with bricks. It brings counting and numbers to life. “Two four six. Ten twenty thirty. Mix mix mix. Arches pillars walls and cellars. Twenty forty sixty eighty.” These are some of the words in the story that combines rhyming, counting, bricklaying and architecture. A must read book for children.
One Little Bag, An Amazing Journey by Henry Cole: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK
The delightful pencil drawings, with the brown bag as the only color, are perfect illustrations for the story of a brown bag, over generations. The wordless book begins with illustrations of a forest and the cutting of trees and a paper mill before the story even begins. What a build-up. No words are needed in this story. It begins with a boy and his brown lunch bag. It stays with him from family adventures to college, to meeting his love, and so much more, It circles life and death, love and new beginnings. This book is proof that a picture is worth a thousand words.
©Jennie Fitzkee.
Some wonderful books for you to choose from and I will share part two and three in a few weeks time.. My thanks to Jennie for her lovely reviews.
About Jennie Fitzkee
I have been teaching preschool for over thirty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It’s the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That’s what I write about.
I am highlighted in the the new edition of Jim Trelease’s bestselling book, “The Read-Aloud Handbook” because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at both the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, and the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital.
Connect to Jennie – Blog: Jennie Fitzkee – Facebook: Jennie Fitzkee – Twitter: @jlfatgcs
My thanks to Jennie for permitting me to share her children’s reviews and I know she would love your feedback. thanks Sally.
I think you get the idea of how this works and it would be great if you could help promote children’s books by sharing your reviews with us.. just put the link to one or two in the comments and if I need more information from you I will ask you to email me..
Thanks for dropping by and I hope you are leaving with some books.. thanks Sally.
Children’s book not only have hope in them but also a sunshine of smiles on each page awaits
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So true Wayne.. so much of what we read and watch these days is tinged with darkness..x
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yes,a dark shadow has fallen across the earth!
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I love children’s books and with Jennie’s wonderful recommendations I’ve added some really great new ones to my own library to read to my grandsons. Thanks for sharing her post!
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Fantastic and they will enjoy very much I am sure.. and Jennie will be pleased.. thanks for letting us know.
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Super Jennie!!
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Thanks for dropping by.
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Thanks for sharing Jennie´s great posts highlighting some amazing books for kids. xo
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Thanks Darlene.. always happy to share children’s books and reviews..hugs xx
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Some lovely recommendations from Jennie…Lovely to see them featured here Hugs xx
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Thanks Carol..hugsx
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What a gem Jennie is! I can’t imagine any parent or grandparent not wanting their child in her class. Check out her YouTube channel if you haven’t seen it. I enjoy listening to her read because it’s clear that she gets as much joy from reading as the children.
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She is a gem Pete and her storytelling has got many a parent and the children through the lock down.. They are very lucky to have her as a teacher..x
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The YouTube Channel got the children through the end of the school year, listening to the reading aloud they had come to love and expect. I can’t imagine anything more important during those months. Every day, twice a day, from March 11th to June 26th. Yes, I do get as much joy as the children! Thank you for your kind words, Pete.
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These books look so good!
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I am looking forward to my second childhood..xxx
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As am I! I consider it my reward for being an adult for so long.
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Me too..hugsx
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And thank you for including the Amazon reviews. That was a labor of love.
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Your reviews were so lovely Jennie that I am sure people will head over to buy…People already stocking up for later in the year when they see good children’s book.. Part two coming up in a few weeks..hugsx
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Thank you!
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Thank you, Sally! It’s a great pleasure to be here.
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Lovely to have you over Jennie ♥
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NIce to see Jennie and her wonderful reviews and recommends, here. ❤
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Thanks Debby..hugs ♥
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Thank you, Debby!
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A lovely share, Sally. I always enjoy Jennie’s choices as I don’t seem to know very many of the picture books written by American authors.
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Thanks Robbie… I love sharing children’s books, they are so hopeful…hugsx
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Sally, you hit the nail on the head with “hopeful”. Yes, children’s books are just that. I think that’s why adults like them, too. Now, if only I could get adults to read those books for their own pleasure…seriously.
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Hopefully many do when they read bedtime stories to children so perhaps we can build on that…♥
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Thank you, Robbie.
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🤩Wows
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Thanks..
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With Jennie’s advice you cant go wrong. Thank you for mentioning her famous collection, Sally!
Btw: Have you read her new postings about back to school? Its fantastic how she has organized this. Michael
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Glad you enjoyed Michael and Jennie’s posts on my list…hugsx
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Thank you, Michael!
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:-)) Enjoy your weekend, and try to calm down, Jennie! 😉 Michael
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Beautiful books! Thank you for putting them on display , really is lovely! 🌷
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Thank you and glad you enjoyed.x
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