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Twerp is a Random House Book for Young Readers — or the young at heart. This was a rollicking read. Julian Twerski is a wonderfully fun character and I loved the time I spent in his neighborhood. While Julian was busy figuring out what it means to be a friend, [...]
Captain Jack’s Treasure by Max Elliot Anderson is a fun read! I smiled, I chuckled, I frowned, I worried — and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Yes, it’s a kid’s book, but I am ever and always a kid at heart. I’m also a teacher so I spend a lot [...]
Did you ever do a “sleep out” when you were a kid? You know, set up a tent in your backyard and get some friends to join you for the night? My friends and I tried this at least once every Summer. Usually we got scared and invaded the house [...]
My Thoughts: As a certified reading teacher, I give this book top marks. Any kid who enjoys Roald Dahl and/or Shel Silverstein will likely enjoy this book. It is a wild imagination ride full of nonsense and joy. Jennifer Kelly has a vivid imagination that will capture the attention of [...]
My Thoughts: I enjoy the Berenstain Bears. I always have. Thousands of kids year after year laugh over and learn from the exploits of the cubs. Now those same kids will learn Biblical precepts and Bible verses, too. In the back of the book are questions for parents to ask [...]