Fiction
Suzie the Eight-Legged Painter
'Suzie the Eight-Legged Painter' is a children's picture book written by Bethany Gum. Anyone can paint, maybe. Bethany Gum wrote a story that to me would be perfect for preschool science activities and many more lessons. This is a story about a spider named Suzie who had a very special talent that she would like to share with others and the main idea of the story is how she did that. The illustrations are perfect for young children and adults to enjoy. Bethany wrote this book for the children of Vietnam so in a way this is a cross-cultural story that can change how each of us thinking one way or another.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Dream Warrior
'Dream Warrior The Monster's Under Ben's Bed' is a children's book written by Nicole Chadwick and illustrated by Venessa Scott. Who to believe? We all have had this belief sometime during our childhoods. This is a picture book but also an early chapter book. It is a story of becoming and being friends between a girl named Kaley Lowe, Ben and his brother Jake. Kaley has a plan but Ben may have a trick up his sleeve as well. Kaley and Ben meet some friends and something funny happens. What could it be? The pictures are vivid and shows the emotions behind the words. There could be many questions that parents and teachers could ask such as 'Do any of you have a brother or sister at home like Jake?'
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
"Scooby-Doo" 2002
It's what You thought college parties would be like growing up. The Mystery Gang reunites under the guise of a horror-themed tropical resort. With legitimate spooky demons, island rituals, hotties with bodies, vats of ectoplasm, a surprise twist villain, and (adult) humor; it gave us way too many sexual awakenings.
By Thavien Yliaster2 years ago in Critique
My Summary/Review of "Holly"
"Holly" begins in a captivating manner: Holly Gibney, a character well-known to King's Constant Readers from earlier works including "Mr. Mercedes," "Finders Keepers," and "End of Watch," gets a letter from Mary, her sister who went many years earlier. A mysterious phrase in this letter alludes to a terrible secret from their shared past, a secret Holly has worked hard to keep hidden for years. Holly can't resist the temptation to find out more, so she sets off on a journey that will lead her deep inside of her own anxieties and into a place where the line between the living and the dead is hazy.
By Bella Vasquez2 years ago in Critique
The Monster Twins
The Monster Twins a children's picture book created by Robert Hanvik, Karen Hanvik, and Ella Hanvik. The world is made up of all kinds. This is the story of Bella and Bertie, the monster twins, that were separated at birth and adopted by different parents. They both had to learn how to be human and how to be happy. The pictures were vivid and bright that young children will like. It is also a book that will begin to introduce cultures and geography to young children. This is quite a teacher and parent find.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Red Sky at Night Dragon Tales
Red Sky at Night Dragon Tales is created by Kelvin Vater and Jantien Powell. What an imagination for all to enjoy for this children's book will bring out the child in all of us. This is the story of Dai, the dragon, who just wants to keep children safe while sharing with them how dragons travel, have fun, and make friends. It is written in poetic form and rhyme to make it fun for the reader and really in many ways it is quite whimsical.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Moonling Adventures The Serengeti
Moonling Adventures The Serengeti is a children's picture book written by Diann Floyd and illustrated by Katherine Louise Boehm. Who would like to go and travel the world? This is the story of Little Girl and Little Boy and the dog Lola. Two children in a simulator are able to go anywhere in the world and learn what makes each place special. This would make a good book for an elementary science and even social studies lesson.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
