Books 9-16

I know I'm already behind, but I will catch up and then fall behind again and that is okay!

9- Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come! By: Nancy Carlson
Writing: A- Illustrations: A- (It is frustrating when you feel like you could draw about as well... but in reality, I couldn't)

This is a good story for any kid who is nervous for the first day of school. It talks about how you do things at school that you do at home already. I'd read this again, when I want my daughter to be excited about Kindergarten.

My daughter says: Nothing because she is still asleep, so no info from her this time. :)

10- Who's Awake in Springtime? by: Phillis Gershator & Mim Green illustrated by: Emilie Chollat
Writing: C Illustrations: A-

I really didn't care much for this book. I understand why people thought it should be published, it has a pattern and looks at different animals which is big for picture books, but I just thought it was lame. There, you got a negative post finally!

11- Christmas Is Coming by: Anne Bowen Illustrated by: Tomek Bogacki
Writing: B+ Illustrations: B-

Okay, so I met this lady at a writers confernce once. She was over my group and heard my story I'm writing and such. She is a pleasant lady, but when I have found her books, I haven't been wild about them. This is a story where a little girl tells her baby brother (who must have been born the day after Christmas because he can walk) what to look forward to about Christmas. It is described well and has a good feel about it. I just don't want to read it over and over again which is something that I think a good picture book should make you want to do.


*12- The Picture Book of Cats by: Yoko Imoto
Writting: A Illustrations: A

This is a very basic book. It reminds me of the Babies book by Gyo Fujikawa but about cats. I got this when I was a little girl and have loved it ever since. I love cats so that is part of it. So if your kid loves cats and cute drawings of cats, this is the book for you!

13-Here Comes Peter Cottontail! by: Steve Nelson & Jack Rollins illustrated by: Pamela R. Levy
Writing: It is the song Petter Cottontail... I guess I'll give it an A since everyone sings it at Easter.
Illustrations: A

This book has the song playing in the background. The melody is either way to high or a little low for a female voice. The pictures are nice watercolors as far as I can tell. My girls love this one and will look at it over and over. I think because of the music.

*14- Smudge by Julie Sykes and Jane Chapman
Writing:A- Illustrations: A-

This is a favorite at our house. The dog Smudge wants to get away from a rain shower. He tries to get in the house through a cat door, and well, you can guess what happens! Cute illustrations too.

*15-On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman
Writing: A- Illustrations: A

This is a lovely book which tells the story of how wonderful each baby is when they are born. How each one is special and wonderful. It also explains some mysteries like why polar bears are always asleep at the zoo. Most of the writing is beautiful, but I find it a bit stick at some spots. The illustrations are neat. I think they use computer graphics in with drawings. Look for words in the pictures.

16- Preschool to the Rescue by: Judy Sierra illustrated by: Will Hillenbrand
Writting: A Illustrations: A

I REALLY liked this book. I don't think I've seen this same story over and over again in other books. At first you think trucks and cars are getting stuck in the mud. In the end preschoolers come and rescue them. How? you may ask. They are toys stuck in the mud and the kids are pretending! I hope you still like it even though I ruined the surprise for you. I think it will still surprise the kids.