5 stars-Maggie’s Summer Vacation Will Be Remembered-Long after Summer Vacation!
Reviewed by Sharon Blumberg on August 27, 2017-Author, Randi Lynn Mrvos
From the first day of school, Maggie grows concerned because her interesting-looking teacher, Ms. Madison, kicks off her red shoes, and tells the class they must bring in some items for show and tell, tomorrow, from their summer vacation. This is their first homework assignment. This situation sounds like an easy one to handle, but not easy enough for Maggie. The other students in Maggie’s class become excited and happy about the cool things they will bring. But this is where Maggie’s dilemma begins.
I really liked and enjoyed reading this story, because as I discovered this dilemma for Maggie, the reading flowed with intrigue and a sense of mystery. My favorite part of this story was when Maggie felt she had a problem on the first day of school in first grade. This was a troubling situation in which children could relate.
The pages almost turned themselves with the fast-paced plot line. I couldn’t wait to see how Maggie worked on solving her class assignment.
Also, this book is great for children of ages 4-8. The familiar setting of children learning at school is something in which
children will relate as they read about Maggie. It is a great book that teaches problem-solving skills for students. Also, the illustrations created by Italian artist, Emiliano Billai, make the detailed and realistic illustrations come to life and leap off the pages. Children will remember this story and want to read it many times over!
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MARIA’S KIT OF COMFORT, written by Kathy Fry-Miller and David Doudt, illustrated by Kate Cosgrove is a book readers will embrace according to life situations of crisis.
This children’s picture book for ages 4-8 is a unique work of children’s literature. It is dedicated to the memory of Karen Doudt. She designed what is called the Kit of Comfort. This is a childcare center in a suitcase, which can be taken where disaster strikes where children are involved. Karen developed the training for how to utilize this suitcase for volunteers.
I enjoyed this book because it depicts within a children’s picture book, a story line with vivid illustrations. It is an important reader for children of all nations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Maggie Mae extraordinaire is indeed extraordinaire
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2015
This picture book for ages 4-8, I really like for the following reasons: The reader will grab children’s attention from the catchy title, up until the last page. It can either be a read aloud book, or children can read it independently. This is a high-interest book that encourages fluency, because readers will be pulled into solving a case. The story starts out by Grandma asking Maggie Mae to help her solve a problem. Then Maggie Mae used her detective skills in order to work on the mystery. With snappy phrases, colorful, cartoon-like illustrations and the power of three, the book becomes a page-turner. Readers will indeed enjoy the adventure. I certainly did.
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Children's Story Collections
Read Aloud or Quietly-But Read Away You Will!
7 Children’s Tales in One Book!
Read Aloud Stories With Fred Collection
Volumes 1 and 2
by Fred Olds-Book Review by Sharon O. Blumberg
Like eager theater viewers excited for the awaited performance to begin, Margo L. Dill’s Forward effectively introduces readers to Fred Olds’ collection of stories for children. The age range for this collection of stories runs from around ages five through nine. In addition, Margo L. Dill writes a humorous story about kindergartners listening to their teacher present the teachings of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Teachers and students both, will smile about the kind, patient teacher, as she answers questions from eager students questing for knowledge.
Then Fred’s book unfolds with various kinds of stories. Some read like Fairy Tales that stir the heart with warm feelings. These stories make readers appreciate the rewards of friendship and loving family connections. While other stories that narrate in the first person, read like the tender telling of Jean Shepherd’s semi-fictional account of the beloved and nostalgic movie, Christmas Story. But readers should sit and enjoy this book in one sitting, because the pages melt away into vivid scenes with fast-moving stories.
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