CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
"An amusing turnabout that is sure to have readers in stitches…as long as they are not chasing their own tails instead. (Picture book. 4-8)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
"Cutesy, but ultimately lacking in substance--there is little here that will draw children (or teachers) for a second reading. (Math picture book. 3-6)"
In the bears' third outing, the counters, classroom staple that they are, invite readers to follow the cadence of the familiar jump-rope rhyme and answer some simple math questions.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
"Those nervous about attending school for the first time will not find much comfort here, though teachers might like the sentiment. (Picture book. 3-6)"
More like Love's second book (
You Are My Miracle, 2005) than her first (
You Are My I Love You, 2001) in the You Are My… series, this fourth, school-themed one falls flat, especially since most of its intended audience does not yet attend school.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
"While more didactic, William Mulcahy and Darren McKee's Zach Gets Frustrated (2012) teaches children to deal with their frustrations rather than depend on others to solve difficulties for them. (Picture book. 3-6) "
Harry, star of the first Kindergators book,
Hands Off, Harry (2011), relates the school day's dramas to his parents.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
"While this introduction may help a few pre-preschoolers, there are better options out there. (Picture book. 3-5)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012
"Would that every teacher could be this cool; Ms. Frizzle would be proud. (Picture book. 5-9)"
One teacher who is willing to look outside the box for a solution changes the life of a budding young artist.
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