What's New in Children's Books: Sizzling Summer Reading
2007; Western Michigan University; Volume: 47; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
ISSN
2642-8857
AutoresBarbara A. Ward, Terrell A. Young,
Tópico(s)Themes in Literature Analysis
ResumoIt’s almost summer time, and the living seems so much easier than it does during the rest of the year. The pace changes, and so do our reading tastes. Summer is the time for refueling our engines, reaching for inspiration, and exploring the splendor of the wide world around us. In this column we offer a collection of books that seem perfectly suited to summer’s schedule of traveling, spending time with family and friends, and honing our talents. The following books were reviewed: Taj Mahal by Caroline Arnold and Madeleine Comora, Ill. Rahal Bhaghan An Egg Is Quiet by Dianna Aston, Ill. Sylvia Long Vive La Paris by Esme Raji Codell Julia’s Kitchen by Brenda A. Ferber Owen & Mzee: The true story of a remarkable friendship by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, & Paula Kahumbu Writing magic. Creating stories that fly by Gail Carson Levine Wings by William Loizeaux. Ill. Leslie Bowman Porch lies: Tales of slicksters, tricksters, and other wily characters by Patricia C. McKissack, Ill. Andre Carrilho Quest for the Tree Kangaroo: An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea by Sy Montgomery, photographs by Nic Bishop Toad by the Road: A Year in the Life of these Amazing Amphibians by Joanne Ryder, Ill. Maggie Kneen Ryan and Jimmy and the Well in Africa That Brought them Together by Herb Shoveller Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon by Catherine Thimmesh My Friend Is Sad and Today I Will Fly! by M. Willems The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan
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