Saturday, April 15, 2023

Children's books reviewed: Apr 15

  




Facts about the Labrador retriever by Lisa Strattin
This book starts out with offer of free ebook, bundles deals and other works by the author, image credits and TOC where chapters are listed.
Introduction discusses the Labrador retriever and I recall my braille teacher always brought hers when she visited me, until one day they sensed smoke/mist and i had to turn the air humidifier off then he allowed her to enter the house.
So super smart. Each chapter also has a full page color photo.
Fun, educational, colorful children’s and adult book, so interesting to find out everything there is to know about this species.


 




Ladybugs and Fireflies by Lisa Strattin 
Free ebook offer, other works by the author image credits,  TOC where chapters are listed.
This fun colorful, educational read is for younger crowd.
Each chapter tells about the lady or firefly and has a colorful photo.
So much to learn about these, fun stuff!  Have had these on my plants and they keep bad bugs away, especially in the garden.
Second half of the book is all about the firefly.  I don't recall ever seeing these when I had vision.
Talks about their life stages along with colorful pictures.  I do recall the kids going outside and capturing a few at night in a jar and watching them light up.
Also have heard of the TN national park where others travel to yearly as the 'light' of one species all light up at the same time.








Facts About the Komodo Dragon by Lisa Strattin
Never heard about thsi type of dragon and will be fun to learn all about it.
Book starts out with offer of free ebook, bundle deals and other works by the author and image credits.
TOC shows chapters in the book. Introduction discusses this dragon and where you can find them. Full page color photos are included with every chapter.
you can learn about their behavior, their life, diet and where they live enemies and why you can’t' have them as a pet.
Fun, educational, colorful child and adult book.






Time For Bed! by Lisa Strattin
What I like about his book is that i can tap a few times to enlarge the words. Very helpful when the child is reading beside me as they look at the pictures while I say the words.
Cassandra is a bee and is NOT tried to go to bed. They are told to clean up the toys and come for a snack before bed.
They still are not tired but mom knows how to make them sleepy...
Great ending...
Colorful children's educational book and a fun read.
Other works by the author are listed at the end.

 

 
I Love My Grandma!  by Lisa Strattin
Book starts out with Cassie and it's time for them to wake up. It's breakfast time then grandma will be there. Now Cassie is very excited. 
Grandma gives special hugs...
FUn colorful children's book. Other works by the author are listed at the end.

  

 

My Grandpa is Old! by Lisa Strattin
Another day we find Mom talking to Cassie that they have to get up and grandpa is coming to visit.
Cassie's friend Jolene come to visit and wants to meet him.
He always has a bag of things and great stories to tell. Such collectibles!
Fun, educational colorful children's book.  Other works by the author are listed at the end.


 





Can You Count the Hearts?: Count the Hearts Book: I Spy Book for Kids Ages 2-5: Colorful Hearts Picture Puzzle Book for Kids: Activity Book About Hearts by Lisa Strattin
Cassie starts this book off and a nameplate is included.
Not only fun but educational, counting,  colors sizes and so much more puzzle fun games.
Great fun to keep the younger children busy.


 

 

Can You Count the Monster Trucks?: I Spy Book for Kids Ages 2-5: Monster Truck Picture Puzzle Book for Kids: Activity Book about Monster Trucks by Lisa Strattin
Starts with Cassie and they love to count monster trucks. Name plate is included at the start of the book.
Not only counting but also has puzzle games to find things.  
Fun, educational, colorful children's matching book. Thanks note from the author and asks for a review.

 





Alphabet Book for Toddlers 2 - 4 Years: A Delightful ABC Animal Adventure for Early Learning by Grandpa Vince
Name plate starts this book,  dedication page and a bit about how to use  the book to help teach the child.
Animal song is listed with each letter of the alphabet.
Then each letter gets its own page with a full page color photo with what the animal says and another fun fact about them.
Thanks note from the author at the end. 


  

 
Silly Willy Apple Cake by Amelia Griggs 
Dedication page then the story.
Colorful children's book and having fun at the farm.
Like that the words tell you what the pictures are showing you.
 Can use this as a counting book also and color, shapes, etc.
After picking apples they make a cake.  Each step is described. 
Fun to help by adding cinnamon and other things.
Love rhyming game at the end.
Recipe is included at the very end. Many variations for using apples.
Thanks note from the author and other works are listed at the end.


 

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