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159 book reviews found (page 1 of 32 pages). Narrow reviews by book audience:
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Book cover The Falling Raindrop New Review
Neil Johnson (2010) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Joel Chin
Audience: Preschool
Category: Concept, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


Are raindrops afraid when they fall to the earth and does the thunder and lightning scare them? Will they come back? Follow a raindrop's journey and learn what happens after crashing into a roaring campfire. Using simple words and art, this story shows the water cycle and how good things can come from change.

Reviewed by: Gidget / South County Regional Library
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Book cover Poppy's Pants New Review
Melissa Conroy (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Melissa Conroy
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Concept, Humor
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


Poppy always wears khaki pants. He likes to write and drink Clamato juice, too. It’s a good thing that Penelope, his granddaughter, likes to sew, because he asks her to mend a hole in a pair of his pants. Poppy doesn’t have a favorite color, so he lets Penelope choose what color thread to use. After her mom irons the pants, Penelope works her magic with a needle and some aquamarine thread. Poppy is very pleased with the results, and you’ll love this book as much as he loves his khaki pants. You’ll also enjoy Melissa Conroy’s illustrations: photographs of her delightful handcrafted “wooberry” dolls! Which one is your favorite?

Reviewed by: Debra / Scaleybark Library
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Book cover The Composer is Dead New Review
Lemony Snicket (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Carson Ellis (Illustrator) ; Nathaniel Stookey (Music by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Concept, Humor, Mystery, Read Aloud


Prepare yourself for a book filled with murder, mystery, mayhem and music. When the composer is found decomposing, the Inspector is called to follow his senses and uncover where the murderer is lurking. Which section of the orchestra could the murderer be in? The Inspector will leave no sound unturned until he finds the culprit. But what if it wasn’t a sound at all? What if it was the . . . .? Snicket’s work is an odyssey through an orchestra. With an accompanying CD, this book brings to life the Inspector’s search through the orchestra pit. A fascinating book that is as fun to listen to as it is to read!

Reviewed by: Tree / South County Regional Library
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Comments from Readers

Bob, age 41 from Alaska
it's an awesome book.


Book cover The Word Snoop New Review
Ursula Dubosarsky (2009) , 200+ pages
Illustrated by Tohby Riddle
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Concept, Non-Fiction


R U ready 4 a gr8 book? Do U like words? The Word Snoop is here to take you on a tour of language from the very first alphabets to text messages and everything in between. This tour of words is filled with fun concepts to explore and word games to try on your own. Have you ever wanted to create a Pangram (a what?) like “The five boxing wizards jump quickly” or have you ever wondered what an oxymoron is (and, no, it is not a mean name to call your baby brother)? This book is here to demystify, clarify, and un-cloud the ever-changing English language (oh, I think that was a Tom Swift!). This book is fun, fantastic and fabulous…and that is lo nie (hey, that was a Spoonerism).

Reviewed by: Tree / South County Regional Library
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Book cover This Little Bunny Can Bake New Review
Janet Stein (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Janet Stein
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Concept, Humor, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


Welcome to Chef George’s School of Dessertology. Students (who just happen to be all sorts of animals) learn how to be a master dessert chef, just like Chef George (who just happens to be an owl). The students must pay attention in class, and practice, practice, practice! You will laugh at the silly desserts these students make, but I bet you will want to taste the fancy cake that the little pink bunny baked. Do you think the bunny is the only one who listened to the teacher and followed the directions? After you read the book, you might want to try one of Chef George’s eight delicious dessert recipes with the help of a grown-up.

Reviewed by: Debra / Scaleybark Library
If you liked this book, you may also like: The Bake Shop Ghost


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