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Quiet Wyatt

sbederman — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:21:29 +0000

By Bill Maynard

Quiet Wyatt

It seems “Quiet, Wyatt” is always the answer when Wyatt asks to do anything. His father says he’s not big enough to help make breakfast, the big kids say he’s too young to play with them, and Wyatt’s mom says he’s not old enough to buy the cute, fluffy puppy.

Rating: *****

This book is as much for parents as it is for children. It’s a nice reminder that children have a voice and should be allowed to use it.

Duck on a Bike

sbederman — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:03:27 +0000

By David Shannon

Duck on a Bike

One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. “I bet I could ride a bike,” he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun!

Rating: *****

There is so much that’s great about this book: trying something new, overcoming fear, and even showing individuality. That duck sure is one good role model.

Tacky The Penguin Review

sbederman — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:00:17 +0000

By Helen Lester

Tacky The Penguin

Tacky is an odd bird who marches to the beat of a different drummer. Tacky’s perfect friends find him annoying until his eccentric behavior saves the day.

Rating: *****

Your child will love tacky. It’s a fun story about conventions and conformism.

Suggested Activity: Watch the animated movie Happy Feet. It’s very similar to Tacky.

A Chick Called Saturday Review

sbederman — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:03:36 +0000

By Joyce Dunbar

A Chick Called Saturday

Saturday wants to know all about the other farmyard animals and do all the things they can do–things that his mother tells him he can never do. Soon, Saturday discovers something that a little chick can do.

Rating: ****

This book will let you discuss your child’s natural abilities as well as inspire an attempt to try new things.

Ella Sarah Gets Dressed Review

sbederman — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:24:30 +0000

By Margaret Chodos-Irvine

Ella Sarah Gets Dressed

Despite the advice of others in her family, Ella Sarah persists in wearing the striking and unusual outfit of her own choosing.

Rating: ****

I think this story might be more for parents then kids. If you’ve ever fought with your child in the morning about what they’re going to wear you’ll appreciate this story. In the end, you’ll see that all kids dress funny, and then at least you know that it’s a struggle all parents face and that you’re not alone.

Copycat Review

sbederman — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:28:11 +0000

By Ruth Brown

Buddy the cat imitates all those around him, whether they are cats, dogs, or squirrels.

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Rating: ***

There’s not much to this story, but it does show consequences of being a copycat of something you are not. It also has half pages, which when turned show the copycat, that your child will love.

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Incredible Me Review

sbederman — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:16:20 +0000

By Kathi Appelt

Incredible Me

A girl celebrates her own individuality, from her freckles to her wiggles.

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Rating: 4

This is a great book to show your preschoolers the importance of celebrating themselves. That every part of them is special and important.

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