Children's Book List » responsibilities http://childrenbooklists.com Reviews of Children's Literature Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:37:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus http://childrenbooklists.com/2010/07/08/dont-let-the-pigeon-drive-the-bus/ http://childrenbooklists.com/2010/07/08/dont-let-the-pigeon-drive-the-bus/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:32:15 +0000 sbederman http://childrenbooklists.com/?p=314 By Mo Willems

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

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.


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Babushka’s Doll

Babuska’s doll was special. She had played with it when she was a little girl like her high-spirited granddaughter Natasha. Now Babushka is going to the store, and Natasha takes the doll down from its shelf–but then promptly finds out why playing with Babushka’s doll once is enough.

Rating: *****

A nice book to help lend perspective to a preschooler and teaches them sometimes they have to wait.


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Julius

When Maya’s grandfather comes for a visit, he brings a surprise in a crate–something, he says, to teach her “fun and sharing”. Maya hopes it’s a horse or a big brother. But instead it’s Julius, a big, cool pig. Maya’s parents see Julius as a slob, but Maya herself sees another Julius altogether. She sees a playmate, a protector, and sharer in all that’s magical and wild.

Rating: *****

A nice book that focuses on love and responsibility.


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]]> http://childrenbooklists.com/2010/02/06/julius-review/feed/ 0 Pumpkin Soup Review http://childrenbooklists.com/2010/01/20/pumpkin-soup-review/ http://childrenbooklists.com/2010/01/20/pumpkin-soup-review/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:35:35 +0000 sbederman http://childrenbooklists.com/?p=113 By Helen Cooper

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Pumpkin Soup

What’s cooking in the old white cabin? Pumpkin Soup. The best you ever tasted! Made by the Cat who slices up the pumpkin. Made by the Squirrel who stirs in the water. Made by the Duck who scoops up the salt, and tips in just enough. But one day the Duck wants to stir. Then there is trouble, a horrible squabble, and the Duck waddles away.In this funny, observant, and highly original story, three animal companions discover the ups and downs of friendship and sharing, and what really makes the Pumpkin Soup taste so good.

Rating: *****

A great book to talk about sharing, job roles and even responsibilities and friendships.


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