Review of Five Great Children's Books

I recently was given the opportunity to read some great children's books.  The books were for all different age groups, so they made good reading time with the kiddos!  Betsy enjoyed reading them with her school age children that she works with after school.  It was great for them to sit and listen to during a quiet story time.  They even asked to look at them and discussed them during center activity time.  My children really enjoyed the diversity of all these books.  They had lots of questions, so this was also a very great learning experience for us all!

Pearl's Wisdom by Auntie Lulu
In her first book, Pearl’s Wisdom, author and former elementary school teacher Auntie Lulu conveys the lessons taught by a seemingly ordinary Halloween pumpkin named Pearl. Through a picture book of photos rather than illustrations, the former middle school teacher shows that Pearl is different from all other Halloween pumpkins. She enjoys her life and friends and smiles through life’s challenges. “Pearl’s Wisdom is an honest book,” says Auntie Lulu. “All the photos are original and untouched. The wind blew off her eyes and her nose, but the smile stuck on until the end.” The story, inspired by a real pumpkin that stayed with her from Halloween through January in her backyard, emphasizes the importance of viewing life as a gift and smiling even when times are hard.  An encouraging read, Pearl’s Wisdom brings both entertainment and a positive message to parents, children and educators alike.

The Legend of Vysallimore by Mike Hemingway
The Legend of Vysallimore, a new children’s book by Mike Hemingway, follows the story of the Knights, a father and his son and daughter, through their ultimate test of chivalry. When searching the Red Tower for stronger weapons to use against the supernatural forces holding the Maiden prisoner, the Knights learn of a stronger power than weapons: love. Renewed with the strength of familial bond and a father’s love for his children, the Knights set out on their quest in good versus evil, to rescue the Maiden from the Devil’s hands. Told in rhyme, The Legend of Vysallimore is a fast-paced tale of adventure, one for parents to read aloud to their children over and over again. It speaks to the importance of a family bond, an expression of love and a parent’s influence on his or her child’s life.

Life through a Kitten’s Eyes by Nancy Rearick
In her first book, author Nancy Rearick takes readers into the adventures of an even-tempered new pet owner as seen through the eyes of his rambunctious kitten. A story of love, tolerance and the ability to find humor in even the most trying circumstances, Life Through a Kitten’s Eyes playfully teaches children and pet owners everywhere the importance of being patient and compassionate toward animals no matter how much trouble they might cause.

The Boy Who Conquered Everest by Katherine Blanc
The Boy Who Conquered Everest, a 2010 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award winner, chronicles the story of Jordan Romero, who decided when he was 9 years old that he wanted to climb the tallest mountain on each of the continents, collectively known as the Seven Summits. Now, at 14, he’s scaled six of them – the most recent being Mt. Everest. Blanc, who has followed Jordan’s story from the beginning, wants to share it with the world. Compiled as a scrapbook, readers are able to go on a visual journey through Jordan’s quest to get to the highest peak in the world and understand that hard work can be rewarding in the end – a principle Jordan lives by. “All the work was totally worth it,” the teen says regarding his Everest climb. “We had the time of our lives standing there on top … I called home and said, ‘Hi, Mom. I’m calling you from the top of the world!’”

There’s an Elephant in My Bathtub by Art Miramontes
 In their first book, There’s An Elephant In My Bathtub, author Art Miramontes and illustrator Arturo Miramontes equate imagination with adventure. The father and son take young readers on an adventure with 6-year-old Andres, whose vivid imagination brings wild animals to an otherwise-typical bath time. Combining elements such as kid-friendly illustrations, various colors and animals, There’s An Elephant In My Bathtub addresses themes of education and creativity with the purpose of encouraging kids to continue reading and allowing them to pretend. Imaginative and fun, Miramontes and his son take young readers on a vivid journey that parents can appreciate.

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