Tim has the sort of adventures that every child needs, unshakably rooted in the real world, but unhampered by interference from anxious adults. His stirring but comforting maritime experiences are those a child might dream of – full of storms, shipwrecks and fascinating knots. He deals doggedly with dangers, never stints on chores below deck and always gets home after the voyage.
Rating: ****
You can tell when stories are dated, especially with this one. A little boys goes off on his own to be a sea captain after his parents laugh at him. When he finally returns the parents ship him off again. I think somewhere along the way this book lost its relevance.
Set in picturesque Paris, this tale of a brave little girl’s trip to the hospital is as appealing today as it was in 1940. The combination of spirited heroine, timelessly appealing art, cheerful humor, and rhythmic text makes “Madeline” a perennial favorite with children of all ages
Rating: ****
This story captures its younger listeners more than its older readers. It has a wonderful singsong rhyme that places you right into the school.
Nursery magic is very strange and wonderful, and only those playthings that are old and wise and experienced like the Skin Horse understand all about it. Like the Skin Horse, Margery Williams understood how toys–and people–become real through the wisdom and experience of love.
Rating: *****
This is a wonderful book encapturing the story of how much a child can love a stuffed animal.
Three soldiers came marching down the road towards a French village. The peasants seeing them coming, suddenly became very busy, for soldiers are often hungry. So all the food was hidden under mattresses or in barns. There followed a battle of wits, with the soldiers equal to the occasion.
Rating: *****
A nice and very cleaver lesson on the benefits of sharing.
When little Katie loses her temper, she becomes Bombaloo. Being Bombaloo is scary, but a little time-out and a lot of love can help calm Bombaloo down and help Katie feel like Katie again.
Rating: *****
It’s good for kids to know that it’s okay to be angry and that that is a normal feeling. This book does a great job showing this. After we read this my son pretended to be Bombaloo for several days.
Sammy discovers a box of dusty toy dinosaurs in the attic. He cleans them and takes them everywhere, including the library where he looks up all of their names, which he whispers to them. And the dinosaurs whisper their thanks.
Rating: *****
My son became instantly interested in dinosaurs after reading this book. It’s also captures the special bond between children and their toys.
As she watches her mother care for her new baby brother, Elizabeti decides that she needs a doll to look after. Since she doesn’t have a traditional doll, she picks up a nice, smooth stone, names it Eva, and takes good care of it.
Rating: *****
This is a wonderful book that can teach your child not only about imagination but also materialism.
When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you’ve never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide.
Rating: *****
This is a really fun book that lets your child say NOOOO.
Blue Rabbit doesn’t like living in a cave in the middle of a dark forest. So he decides to search for a new and more exciting place to live. Along the way he meets Bear, Goose, and Dog, who are unhappy and uncomfortable with their own homes.
Rating: *****
A good story to introduce your child to logic and size.
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