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Katie L. (lavesgirl) - Reviews

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The animals' Christmas eve (A Golden tell-a-tale book)
The animals' Christmas eve (A Golden tell-a-tale book)
Author: Gale Wiersum
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 1/27/2012


Cute counting book about the First Christmas. Both my 2 year old and 4 year old enjoy this book.


Baboushka and the Three Kings
Baboushka and the Three Kings
Author: Ruth Robbins, Nicolas Sidjakov (Illustrator)
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 9
Review Date: 1/3/2014


Unique Christmas story with interesting illustrations. My kids have requested it over and over since we got it. Good for reading aloud to ages 4-8.


Barnyard Dance! (Boynton on Board)
Barnyard Dance! (Boynton on Board)
Author: Sandra Boynton
Book Type: Board book
  • Currently 4.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/10/2011
Helpful Score: 1


Another hit from Sandra Boynton! I can honestly say I enjoy reading her books, and my kids love them, too. This has a fun square dance cadence to it, with Boynton's usual quirky illustrations and characters. A fun way for younger kids to learn animals and their sounds.


The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight
The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight
Author: Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 20
Review Date: 12/21/2011
Helpful Score: 1


My 5 year old daughter wants this read to her over and over! Good opportunity for us to talk about sibling squabbles.


The Colonists (American Family Portrait, Bk 2)
The Colonists (American Family Portrait, Bk 2)
Author: Jack Cavanaugh
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 16
Review Date: 7/12/2014
Helpful Score: 1


I love this author! He skillfully weaves history and fiction together. Great characters, decent writing and sound Biblical principles. Wonderful story that keeps you turning pages! I also like the lack of sex and obscene language.


The First Thanksgiving
The First Thanksgiving
Author: Jean Craighead George, Thomas Locker (Illustrator)
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 1/27/2012
Helpful Score: 1


This book is beautifully illustrated, but very wordy. I thought it would be appropriate for my 4 year old but would be better for older kids. Not only because of the long text, but the book gives a lengthy history of settlers bringing disease that kills large numbers of Native Americans, something else I was not ready to cover with my 4 year old. Also, the book starts out describing the evolutionary processes that formed plymouth rock, a worldview I do not subscribed to.


A Gaggle of Geese and a Clutter of Cats (Dandilion Rhymes)
Review Date: 8/16/2014


Cute and very informative book. I had no idea there were so many oddly-named groups of animals! The illustrations are cute and go along with the name of the group. There are a couple that might be a little advanced/edgy for younger readers...such as a gang of elk (shows a street gang of elk being chased by police cars) and a murder of crows (shows a crime scene in a nest/tree). My kids are 5 and 7 and haven't questioned me about either one yet so maybe it just goes over their heads. Otherwise, a fun book for all of us!


Grandfather Twilight
Grandfather Twilight
Author: Barbara Berger
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 9
Review Date: 1/3/2014


Gorgeous illustrations and a peaceful, imaginative story perfect for bedtime. My kids and I equally love it! Good for ages 4-8.


Little Miss Chatterbox (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
Little Miss Chatterbox (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
Author: Roger Hargreaves
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 7/19/2012


My kids love all the Little Miss and Mr. books we've read. This one is cute and fun about a sweet character. I do think they have good lessons that are fun for kids to learn. They're not amazingly written, but tolerable. Good for ages 3 and up.


Manners Can Be Fun
Manners Can Be Fun
Author: Munro Leaf
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 8
Review Date: 9/26/2014


A fun way to help kids learn and remember manners. It's a bit long, and the illustrations are minimalistic. This is by design, I realize, but not my favorite feature. My kids enjoy it anyway. Good for ages 3 and up.


Mouse's First Valentine
Mouse's First Valentine
Author: Lauren Thompson, Buket Erdogan (Illustrator)
Book Type: Unknown Binding
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 3/17/2012


Such a sweet story with cute illustrations, of an older sibling's gift to a younger sibling.


My Book About Me (Classic Seuss)
My Book About Me (Classic Seuss)
Author: Dr. Seuss
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.7/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 1/3/2014


I had My Book About Me as a child, and recently my mom found it and sent it to me. My 3 and 5 year old daughters loved having it read to them, so I ordered one from Amazon for my older daughter and put it on my wish list for my younger daughter! My older daughter has loved filling in all the blanks. Wonderful keepsake.


Nobody Rides the Unicorn
Nobody Rides the Unicorn
Author: Adrian Mitchell, Stephen Lambert (Illustrator)
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 6/12/2013
Helpful Score: 1


LOVE this book! I am kind of a book snob and can't stand cheesy illustrations or poor writing. When my kids like a book, (as is true of many children) they want to read it multiple times, so I choose books that I will enjoy reading over and over again! My daughters and I alike adore the mystical storyline and gorgeous illustrations of this one. I don't mind at all that they consistently ask for it. We originally checked it out from the library, but I'm hoping to eventually add it to our home collection. In the meantime, I'm sending it to another mom who appreciates the finer things in books. It has some good lessons as well: the destructive power of acting on our fears, and the redeeming power of good choices and friendship.


Over the River and Through the Wood (Blue Ribbon Book)
Review Date: 12/28/2011


I've always loved this song, and was so excited to see it in book form. Beautiful illustrations of bygone times. My 4- and 2-year old daughters love having it read to them.


Pippi Goes on Board (Pippi Longstocking, Bk 2)
Review Date: 9/15/2015


We love Pippi! This is a delightfully entertaining account of her crazy and original adventures, most of them with her next door neighbors Tommy and Annika. I read this aloud to my daughters, ages 6 and 8. Pippi's hilarious antics and ideas kept them laughing and they always wanted to read more when the chapter ended. Older kids will enjoy reading this book silently as well. Parents should know Pippi does lots of things that would probably be against their rules, but it opens up good talking points with your kiddoes about whether they would make those choices or not. Excellent book!


Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Longstocking, Bk 1)
Review Date: 8/12/2015


Wonderful, imaginative book great for reading aloud. My 6 and 8 year olds enjoyed it immensely and we are on to the sequel!


The Poky Little Puppy (Little Golden Book)
Review Date: 12/21/2011
Helpful Score: 2


Sweet story with a good lesson on the importance of obedience! Perfect for 4-5 year olds.


Possum's Harvest Moon
Possum's Harvest Moon
Author: Anne Hunter
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 12/11/2014


Such a sweet autumn picture book! My 5 year old daughter asked to read it over and over. It has quality illustrations and a cute review of a variety of animals.


The Power of a Praying® Parent (Power of Praying)
The Power of a Praying® Parent (Power of Praying)
Author: Stormie Omartian
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 15
Review Date: 6/2/2014


If you only read one parenting book, read this one! I use it to pray for my kids every day.


Redeeming Love
Redeeming Love
Author: Francine Rivers
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/10/2011
Helpful Score: 2


Francine Rivers is the best Christian fiction writer I've discovered. This book is an amazing and powerful metaphor of God's redemption available to us. I won't be reposting this one as I plan to re-read it in future!


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