Children's Book Reviews #picture books

Bear loves to read like his friend Ellen, but he wants to find a book of his own. The problem is he’s a bear and bears aren’t allowed at school or the library or in bookstores. Ellen is determined to help Bear and won’t give up until they find a solution.

Every page of Let’s Dance is delightful and invites participation. Clap, tap and twirl through the pages! Valerie Bolling captures the essence of each dance from many different cultures in fun, musical words that flow in perfect rhythm. The illustrations are gorgeous and fit each style of dance perfectly.

Great-Grandma’s Gifts is a charming picture book with sweet, colorful, childlike illustrations. Arlene had her mother’s talent for sewing. When she grew up, Arlene shared her gift with her children, and later with their children, by the many wonderful things she was able to make for them. This is a great book to teach children appreciation for the elderly and remind them that their grandparents were young once too.