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A Walk in New York
Salvatore Rubbino (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Non-Fiction, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Did you know that the Empire State
Building was built in just 410 days?
Or that inside the New York Public
Library there are 88 miles of
bookshelves? Learn more about these
and other famous New York City
landmarks in this fascinating book.
Come along with the narrator and his
Dad as they take a walk around this
great city. Many interesting facts
along with the mixed media
illustrations and a fold-out page bring
this original non-fiction picture book
to life. Don't miss it!
Reviewed by: Susan / South County Regional Library
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Autism and Me: Sibling Stories
Ouisie Shapiro (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Steven Vote
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Non-Fiction, Special Needs
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Do you have a sister or brother with
autism? Or maybe you have a friend or
relative who lives with a sibling with
autism? This book gives you a peek into
how it is for 14 “typical” children,
both the joys and challenges. The
photographs in the book show children
with feelings ranging from happy to
thoughtful and include a large picture
of each sibling pair. The mini-essays
are honest and sometimes funny, and one
of them is about the niece and nephew
of the author. As you read this
book you might find many differences,
but also a few similarities in the
feelings you have for your own sibling
and the things you like to do together.
Reviewed by: Jeanenne / Steele Creek Library
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Beautiful Ballerina
Marilyn Nelson (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Susan Kuklin (photography)
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Adult/Parent
Category: African-American, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Newbery Honor winner Marilyn Nelson
(Carver: a Life in Poems/) has
written a lovely poem that accompanies
photographs of young ballet dancers
from the Dance Theatre of Harlem. You
will be delighted at the graceful
beauty of Doris, Jalen, Raven M., and
Raven B. These young girls show great
strength, flexibility, and emotion from
their hard work at the Dance Theatre of
Harlem’s programs (Community, Pre-
Professional, and Professional
Company). This book is a work of art,
and one that truly inspires.
Reviewed by: Debra / Scaleybark Library
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Dinosaur Parade: A Spectacle of Prehistoric Proportions
Kelly Milner Halls (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Rick C. Spears
Audience: Toddlers, Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Non-Fiction, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Calling all budding paleontologists!
March along with different kinds of
dinosaurs as they parade by on bright,
colorful pages. Enjoy the simple
rhymes at the top of each page or learn
more by using the scientific name,
pronunciation guide and fact list below
each dinosaur picture. The book covers
a wide assortment of dinosaurs, from
the familiar Tyrannosaurus Rex to the
more recent Dracorex hogwartsia (named
after a dragon from the Harry Potter
books). With its large illustrations
and appealing style, this is sure to be
a dinosaur book that you will read over
and over again!
Reviewed by: Rene / Mountain Island Library
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Don't Know Much About the Presidents
Kenneth C. Davis (2009) , 40-80 pages
Illustrated by Pedro Martin
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Historical, Non-Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Do you love learning trivia about the
presidents? If so, this is definitely
the book for you! Kenneth Davis found
lots of weird, fun facts about the
presidents. He even updated the book
to include President Obama! Full of
funny illustrations, this is definitely
not a boring history book. From John
Quincy Adams’ exotic pet (he brought an
alligator to the White House!) to
Herbert Hoover’s exotic pets (his son
also kept alligators in the White
House!) to George Bush’s least favorite
food (broccoli!), you will discover
just how interesting the presidents can
be!
Reviewed by: Larisa / South County Regional Library
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