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Little Scholastic Book Review

November 19, 2010 by Painter Mommy Leave a Comment

For nearly 90 years, teachers and parents have recognized Scholastic as a trusted name in learning. Scholastic continues this successful history by remaining focused on encouraging children to learn to read and love to learn, helping teachers carry out their important jobs and supporting parents in their role as their child’s first teacher.

Scholastic was founded in 1920 by M.R. “Robbie” Robinson, the father of the current Chairman and CEO, Richard Robinson.  Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children’s books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, feature film, videos and toys. Scholastic distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs, retail stores, schools, libraries and television networks; and Scholastic.com.

I was recently asked to do a review on a couple books by Litte Scholastic, a developmental publishing program that introduces reading to babies and toddlers ages birth to three years. Each book features rhyming, repetitive, or predictable text, interactive components, and familiar subjects—all formatted to delight babies, toddlers, and parents. Visit www.littlescholastic.com for expert advice and articles, parenting tips, book information, and more.

Here are the books exact books I was sent to review:

“Colors” – This board book features favorite animals in bright and bold colors for children to name and touch. Review basic colors with this hands-on format!

“Welcome Winter” – This bright, tactile board book celebrates a first encounter with the coldest season: winter. Bold, simple illustrations and textures show what a child first sees, hears, touches, and feels. And no matter how blowy or snowy it may be outside, this child ends up safe and warm in Mommy’s arms.

As you all know, I have 4 small children (ages 6, 4, 2, and almost1).  These books are definitely geared towards babies and toddlers, but my older children enjoyed them as well.  My 6 yr old was actually reading the books to my younger ones and having a great time being the older brother.

This is what I loved about the books:

  • Thick pages – they were easy for my toddler to turn and they seem like they will hold up well with a lot of use and maybe some chewing from the baby.  LOL
  • Bright colors – children love color and as a mom, I can easily point out the basic colors while reading.
  • Simple cartoon images – Though I am an artist and I do love the artistic style of many of the children’s books today, I really think simple books are much better for babies and toddlers.

My children’s favorite thing about the books:

  • Interactive – my children LOVED the touch and feel pages.  That is always a big hit as well as the flip pages where you can flip a panel and reveal something underneath.

Thanks so much Little Scholastic for allowing me and my family to review these great books!

“What I Know” Book Review & Giveaway

December 29, 2009 by Painter Mommy 33 Comments

n105604231689_8967I recently had the awesome opportunity of reviewing an extra special little book called “What I Know”  ~ Uncommon Wisdom and Universal Truths from 10 year olds and 100 year olds, written by Roger Emerson Fishman.  This 96 page book is full of stories and wonderful quotes by 10 year olds and 100 year olds.  I love how you can find profound inspiration and insight through the eyes of both the young and old alike.

As many of you know, I have had to endure 3 long weeks of bed rest during the end of my recent pregnancy.  It was very trying indeed.  But I was able to take the time and really enjoy this book review when I may have otherwise rushed through it.

“What I Know” was really easy to read.  It has lots of great black and white photographs and bold quotes following the inspiring stories.  Here are a few examples of some of my favorite quotes (by 10 yr olds):

“Certain things have to be taught by your parents.  Your just not that smart on your own”

“If you are a person who has a lot of perseverance towards everything, you will soar in life.  Before you know it, you will be a doctor, a lawyer, or maybe even the president of the United States.”

“Make sure you really want to have kids.  They can be really annoying at times, and never have more than five kids because that  = “drama” “

These are just a few of the great quotes included in this book.  You will also love the stories written in first person by a handful of men and woman from all walks of life who have lived to the ripe old age of 100 (amazing!).  🙂  They share about life, love, triumph and failure.  What better way to gain wisdom than from those who have lived it themselves.

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Check out this video where the author shares about his passion for why he wrote this wonderful book.

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It is GIVEAWAY time!

The author of this book would like to offer 1 lucky reader the chance to win an autographed copy of the book “What I Know – Uncommon Wisdom and Universal Truths from 10 year olds and 100 year olds”.

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