Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown
Love these books that i didn't know existed. They are so much fun to imagine.
This book has alternating children tell a few lines of each page.
Rhyming children's story and I can imagine the colors of the pages.
Story is of a day at the farm and there are so many animals to talk about.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss
Listened to this story about how every letter gets one of Dr. Seuss special page for itself.
He uses his special made up words for things and I just sit back and laugh. Really like the letter U the best, wicked funny I can see.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Penguins love colors by Sarah Aspinall
Story of a penguin family where mother has named the kids all colorful flower names.
They decide to paint themselves what their names stand for. Every color of the rainbow is shown, one for each of the kids.
Mother just thinks it's so great and they must go wash for in the tub.
I can just imagine this and know my daughter will love her favorite animals in this manner.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
The After-Christmas Tree by Linda Wagner Tyler
Story of a time when the holiday ends too soon. One family have a solution.
After the Christmas holidays are over the family brings the tree outside and decorate it for the animals.
They are able to make ornaments for the birds to eat and put bright colored things on it.
They even sent invitations for after Christmas celebration. Pinecones and popcorn the children help decorate the tree.
There are recipes that you can make yourself. The party outside then starts as the kids are warm inside with their hot chocolate.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
The Library Book by Tom Chapin and Michael Mark
Listened to this story on a rainy day and love what it's all about.
There is a song also included about the library book.
Starts out with a rainy day and what ever will the kids do. They head to the library and do certain things there that make them happy.
Rhyming story and silly things they find.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
The year of the perfect Christmas tree: an Appalachian story by Gloria Houston
Story of a family and how they are able to celebrate the holiday with things they have around home.
It is the time of the tree for the Christmas village. This year it's their familys turn to find the right tree.
Balsam tree is way up high on the mountains that they ride up the hills to find it.
Summer comes and that year her father leaves to fight the war. Her mother tends the garden for food and Ruthie prays for her father to come home for Christmas.
A letter from him states he will be home for Christmas. Others are practicing the Christmas play and she will be the angel as her father will give the village a tree.
Ruthie and her mom made their way up the hill during the night to get the tree.
Love hearing the songs they sing along the way. Mother uses her wedding dress to make big wide sleeves so Ruthie will be a true angel.
After the play the children are given a present but Ruthie is not like theirs.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
night night North Carolina: a sleepy bedtime rhyme by Katherine Sully
Love theme of this book and many others from other locations from this author.
This one is a dedication to the towns of North Carolina and some places of attraction that you must visit.
About the author and illustrator are also included.
Rhyming colorful children book about locations around the state.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
In the Arms of the Grandmother Tree by Dana Abraham
Story about scared things and to reassure you that things will turn out good.
Keep calm and imagine a seed in your hand, your favorite color and cover it up with dirt so it will grow.
Breathe deeply and smell the dirt and hear the sounds of the birds and then you feel the sun and see the stem growing.
It's a grandmother tree with a swing. Like getting a hug everyday, just for you.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
I Have an Aunt on Marlborough Street by Kathryn Lasky
A little girl is put on a train to visit her relative, who has the same name. Descriptions of the area where there is no real yard.
Each house is about the same. Love how the colors to them depict a story behind each.
She visits during different seasons and tells how each house is decorated. Love how they give flowers to an elderly woman.
She has cooking treats for them....love hearing of claw tub where they paint the toe nails LOL
Describes their daily lifes there and how she makes her bed. Love the nightly ritual of don't let the bed bugs bite.
Public gardens I had never seen as my eyes were dilated and I know the swan boats are there.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Marthasville by Benji Carr
Story is a letter an older man is writing to his younger girlfriend as he has to let her go.
His wife is upset but she loves taking care of him and hopes to for as ever long as he's around.
Memories of his time spent with the girlfriend have brought smiles to his face and a reason to get up every day.
This totally reminds me of my mother in law who went through dementia and she'd tell us she had just come back from the beach or an outing with other women and she drove them.
She had no car so we know she went nowhere but glad she had happy moments in her life.
Not sure what his mental health but glad he was happy if only for a bit.
Other works by the author are not only summarized at the end, some have sample chapters.
Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
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