On The Book Shelf
REVIEWS: AnnaMaria Carleton
¿ Eres mi Mamá ?
(Birth to 3)
By P.D. Eastman
This easy to read classic tells the story of love between a mama
bird and her baby. As mamma bird prepares for her baby’s arrival,
sets out to nd food for her baby.
soon as she begins her journey
- crack! Out pops the baby bird.
He sets off to look for his mother.
This proves to be harder than one
would think, since he does not
know what she looks like. Along
the journey he meets a kitten, a
hen, a dog, and a snort. He asks
are you my mother? Will he ever
nd her?
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ADVENTURE
(7-9) • By iada Francia
Love Is a
Magical Feeling
(4-6) • By David Bedford
The bond between a mother and child is magical. This snuggle
time story helps children see that love is all around them, from
morning until night, in sunshine or in rain, when you are happy
or sad. Young readers and parents will enjoy the adventures of
baby bunny under mother
bunny’s watchful and loving
eyes. Through the beautiful
illustrations of John Butler,
the words come to life.
The use of muted colors
gives the book a sense of
calmness. In repeating the
word “love” throughout the
book, the author is helping
children build vocabulary
as well as memory.
Climb aboard on a magic carpet ride! In the city
of Agrabah, Jafar seeks the lamp hidden within
the Cave of Wonders. But he is told that only a
“diamond in the rough may enter.” Where will he
nd such a person? He nds that diamond in
Aladdin, a street boy. Aladdin and his pet monkey,
Abu, meet Princess Jasmine, who refuses to
marry a suitor and temporarily leaves the palace.
Aladdin and Jasmine become friends and fall in
love. Unfortunately, the two cannot marry because
Aladdin is a street boy and not a royal. How can
he become a prince when he was not born into
royalty? A magic lamp holds the answer to that
question. Who will be brave enough to enter the
Cave of Wonders?
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