Children Book Review :: The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians

Just imagine what it would be like to spend your days surrounded by books and those librarians that LOVE them and LOVE to SHARE.

My little guy asked, could he live in the library. Well, Yeah but where would you sleep?
We giggled and he said he would want me to stay, too!

It's all good and this wonderful book by Carla Morris, The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians, shared the wonderful adventures of what can happen with the help of each librarian.

Check out the book and let me know if you had any experience with your local librarian that just makes your SMILE. 


Who is your favorite reference librarian??

At our little town library I adore the librarians and the way they smile and just think he is so adorable when my child loves to touch every single book, turning pages on the floor or little desks, leave a little mess of books and they just don't mind :)

Happy Reading,

Jennifer

Product Description (from Amazon)

This humorous tale of a curious young boy and his single-minded quest for knowledge is a heartfelt and affectionate tribute to librarians everywhere.

Every day after school Melvin goes to the library. Everything has its place in the library and Melvin likes it that way. And his favorite people--Marge, Betty, and Leola--are always in their places, behind the reference desk.

When something interests Melvin, his librarian friends help him find lots and lots of books on the subject. When he collects creepy bugs in a jar, they help him identify, classify, and catalog the insects. When he is cast as the Enormous Eggplant in the school play, Betty reads aloud from Organic Gardening to help him find his motivation. As the years pass, Melvin can always find the answers to his questions--and a lot of fun--in the library. Then one day he goes off to college to learn new things and read new books. Will he leave the library and his friends behind forever?

Readers will enjoy Brad Sneed's delightful illustrations that colorfully capture the fun-loving spirit of Carla Morris's story about the contagious enthusiasm of learning.

Book Review :: Ending February with more Friends, a toad & Frog and Gramma's hat box!

March has begun but I must finish our reviews on the wonderful selection from February. We celebrated friendships.

Grandparents, pick up CHICKEN SUNDAY by Patricia Polacco at the library (or here :). You will be delighted with the story of love and honesty. I love how the children created a blended family and cherished that tradition through out their lives.

Product Description (From Amazon)

After being initiated into a neighbor's family by a solemn backyard ceremony, a young Russian American girl and her African American brothers' determine to buy their gramma Eula a beautiful Easter hat. But their good intentions are misunderstood, until they discover just the right way to pay for the hat that Eula's had her eye on. A loving family story woven from the author's childhood.

And then let's not forget our Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel, two companions that take care of each with sincere care and affection. Do you have a friend that will stand on their head for a good story?

Product Description (from Amazon)From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other—just as best friends should be.

I hope you enjoyed the theme in February. Remember, practice friendship everyday and you will never be lonely in this beautiful world.

Happy reading,
Jennifer

March :: Books

Picture Books :: March Theme: Celebrate Libraries

• That Book Woman 
• The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq 
• Waiting for the Biblioburro 
• The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians 
• Miss Dorothy and Her Bookmobile

Check out the book descriptions on this page (Click here)

Happy reading, 

Jennifer

Who says we have to look the same or be the same age?

I have to say who would have thought a Hippo and a Turtle would make you want to BELIEVE in the power of friendship. Owen & Mzee made us believers!

Reading the story was a treat. My little guy loves turtles and we just get such a kick out of spelling H-I-P-P-O. Finding out how the friendship was formed and how it will seem to last a lifetime took us on a loving adventure in Africa. Reading about this extraordinary friendship between a baby hippo (Owen) and a 130-year-old giant tortoise (Mzee) was warming to the heart. Learning about who takes care of them and where was an extra bonus. The pictures in the book were wonderful and amazing to talk about with your child.

Happy Reading!

Much love,

Jennifer

READ :: Owen & Mzee: The True Story Of A Remarkable Friendship

WATCH ::   A photo montage featuring Owen the hippo and Mzee the tortoise. The pair became best friends after Owen was stranded following the 2004 tsunami.

 

Product Description (from Amazon)

The amazing true story of the orphaned baby hippo and 130-year-old giant turtle whose remarkable friendship touched millions around the world.

The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Adorable photos e-mailed from friend to friend quickly made them worldwide celebrities. Here is a joyous reminder that in times of trouble, friendship is stronger than the differences that too often pull us apart.

February :: Books

The books selection this month were selected as tribute to INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP MONTH. At the Cubby Corner we will explore Friendships this month.

A friend is like a flower,

a rose to be exact,

Or maybe like a brand new gate

that never comes unlatched.

A friend is like an owl,

both beautiful and wise.

Or perhaps a friend is like a ghost,

whose spirit never dies.

A friend is like a heart that goes

strong until the end.

Where would we be in this world

if we didn't have a friend. - By Adrianne S

Zen Ties
by Jon J. Muth
The Sandwich Swap
by Queen Rania of Jordan Al Abdullah
Chicken Sunday
by Patricia Polacco

Freedom Summer
by Deborah Wiles
Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remark...
by Isabella Hatkoff
Frog and Toad Are Friends (I Can Read Book 2)
by Arnold Lobel 

Book: Sector 7

Yes, let's make story time extra exciting. Sector 7 let's us tell the story of a little boy and his new friend. This beautiful picture book takes us on a journey with no words only the wonderful illustrations by David Wiesner.

We love the mischievous little cloud taking us on a journey to Cloud Dispatch Center for Sector 7. Although, my little three year old was a little concerned he might fall. The new and exciting shapes made the sky a magical place. And how wonderful it is to express your individuality.

And last night the moon was captured by the clouds and I was reminded they are getting new clouds to come out to the moon. I asked "what shapes do you think will come to play with moon?" His response, "blankets and apples" ahh the mind of a three year old.  It was funny how his little mind was bringing back the story we read that afternoon.

I enjoyed this book because it reminded me of the days of driving in the families yellow station wagon with the big back seat we could lie down on during the long family trips and playing a game with my sister and brothers, picture that cloud. Whoever found the the most shapes in the clouds won the game. I remember for some reason all of my clouds were turtles and some times bears.

Sector 7 by David Wiesner (Clarion Books)

"Sector 7" tells the story of a small boy on a class trip to the Empire State Building who is transported by a friendly cloud to Sector 7, a great cloud factory high in the sky. Once there, they conspire with clouds that are bored with their shapes and long for a new way to express their individuality.

Happy reading, my Cubby friends!

Book: The Flying Dragon Room

Last night we started reading the The Flying Dragon Room :: Did you get your copy? what is your favorite room? We loved... the BUBBLES andJUMPING...

Mrs. Jenkins toolbox is AMAZING

Getting ready for 2012 at The Cubby Corner

We have our list and checked it twice, NO not for Santa but for our new friends at The Cubby Corner.
I love the site goodreads.com and I joined the Childrens Book Club the selections are always amazing and we have so much fun reading new books from a variety of authors and countries. Starting this year I am going to work with their selection for our reading groups. See the list Below.


Picture Books :: January Theme: Adventures/Exploring

• Where the Wild Things Are 
• The Flying Dragon Room 
• Loud Emily 
• When I Wore My Sailor Suit 
• Sector 7 

        

• Sixth/Alternate:  Lucia and the Light

The Children's Fiction Club :: The Fairy-Tale Detectives (The Sisters Grimm #1)by Michael Buckley


The International Children's Club :: King Matt the First by Janusz Korczak