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One of my favorite things to do with children is read to them. I have a large collection of children’s books and I am always thrilled to read something new! I recently chose 4 new books to review for Sky Pony Press. Here is what I chose and what I think about each of them.
My Grandpa Is A Dinosaur
- Author: Richard Fairgray, Terry Jones
- Published: 17 May 2016
- Ages 3-6 years
- Pages: 32
- Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
- Imprint: Sky Pony Press
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN-139781634506328
- Retail price: $16.99
- Purchase on Amazon
In this story, a little girl has become convinced that her grandpa is a dinosaur. He doesn’t just snore, he ROARS. He has a tail, and some other signs that only the little girl seems to see. She finally asks grandpa if he’s a dinosaur and his response is delightful! The big color pictures are adorable and filled with detail. I can’t wait to read this one to my little friends, they are going to love it!
Watch The Birdie!
- Author: Nancy Cotez
- Published: 5 April 2016
- Ages 3-6
- Pages: 32
- Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
- Imprint: Sky Pony Press
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN-139781634502023
- Retail price: $16.99
- Purchase on Amazon
This is a cute story about a mouse who finds a baby bird that fell out of the nest. The baby bird says she’s not ready to fly yet, so the mouse tries to come up with ways to get her back in her nest before cat gets there! The mouse bravely saves birdie’s life and it ends with another sweet rescue!
This is a fun book to read and children will enjoy hearing how mouse tries to get birdie back in the nest. I am going to enjoy reading this with my grandchildren!
My Amazing Dad
- Author: Ezekiel Kwaymullina, Tom Jellett
- Published: 3 May 2016
- Ages 3-6
- Pages: 24
- Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
- Imprint: Sky Pony Press
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN-139781510705845
- Retail price: $16.99
- Purchase on Amazon
This book is such a cute book! It is a very unique look at a Dad who some people would say isn’t a good Dad because he can’t do “Dad” things like mow the lawn, get the kids to school on time, etc. But what he is good at are the things that really matter, loving the kids and making memories with them! I think kids will love this different look at what makes a good parent! The illustrations are engaging and fun to look at and the storyline is perfect…even if Dad isn’t!
Avenging the Owl
- Author: Melissa Hart
- Published: 5 April 2016
- Ages 11-13
- Pages: 224
- Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
- Imprint: Sky Pony Press
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN-139781634501477
- Retail price: $15.99
- Purchase on Amazon
This is a wonderful story that deals with a couple of deep issues. It is aimed at middle school students, although I have to say, I really enjoyed it myself! Solo Hahn is named for the action hero, Han Solo. He has always been a great student and has never been in any trouble until he tries to avenge his kitten’s death. He gets 8 weeks of community service at a raptor center. Kids will relate to the feelings of fear and insecurity that Solo feels when his parents move him to another state and seem to change into people he doesn’t recognize. This book deals with the subjects of depression and suicide. I would probably read it first if I had a child that wanted to read it and then maybe read it together or discuss each chapter with my child. Kids need to know about depression and suicide, and controlling how they are exposed to it by reading a great book like this one is a wonderful opening to good conversations with your child.
These are some great books to close out summer with! They can all be purchased at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Indies.
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Awww these look like such cute books! I think my son may enjoy one or two.
A lot of great books and for every age. I think my son would love the Avenging the Owl.