Two kids and I went to the library a few weeks ago to get a book about how planes fly. The library was a small branch. It was difficult to find a children’s book about airplanes. Several children’s books about flight and aircraft had too much text for a five-year-old child to understand. The plan… Read More »
Little Mouse’s Sweet Treat, by Shana Hollowell, is a children’s picture book about Little Mouse’s quest to find a sweet treat to eat. This is also a rhyming book. It is illustrated by Jennifer Finch, who hand painted the illustrations in watercolor. The author’s love of animals and nature shows through in this story’s plot… Read More »
Hug Machine is a picture book, written and illustrated by Scott Campbell. The children’s book is about a little boy, who loves to give hugs. This is a silly book that should make your child smile. The boy can hug almost everything. People are not the only things that this little boy hugs throughout the… Read More »
Attention all science and technology enthusiasts, hobbyists, artisans, artists, engineers, teachers, professors, students, and science clubs. The main branch of the Los Angeles Public Library is hosting the DTLA Mini Maker Faire at its downtown Los Angeles location on Saturday, December 2, 2017, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is free to the public,… Read More »
One would think by the title, The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz, is a seasonal story, but it isn’t. This book is not about Halloween and you can read it all-year-round. The Ugly Pumpkin is a story about finding one’s identity. The Ugly Pumpkin is a picture book and a story told in rhyme. In… Read More »
Most individuals do not know what autism is. Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete wrote the book, My Brother Charlie to educate others about what autism is based upon their experiences with an autistic family member. My Brother Charlie is illustrated by Shane W. Evans. My Brother Charlie is a children’s picture book. It… Read More »
Do you have a small child in your life, who cannot calm down for that midday nap or for bedtime? I highly recommend Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker and illustrated by Tom Lightenheld for you and your child. This is a picture book. The story is told in rhyme. The illustrations contain… Read More »
You’ve been at work all day, standing on your feet, staring into a computer screen, and talking to customers all day. You are physically, emotionally, and psychologically drained. Your shift ends and the only thing you can think about is passing out on your bed, but you have kids. You pick up the kids from… Read More »
The book, Old MacDonald Had a Dragon by Ken Baker and illustrated by Christopher Santoro, is a very funny story. The story is told in a fairy tale style where the antagonist swallows people and animals whole. Certain phrases are repeated as the story progresses, creating a rhythm in the story. I have read this… Read More »
A few months ago, I had a few consecutive days off for recreational purposes. I chose the library. A friend of mine responded, “Ugh, you can go anywhere on your time off. Why would you go to the library?” I said, “Because it’s fun!” I guess most people don’t have as many questions as I… Read More »