Let’s Read Let’s Read Let’s Read These book reviews were written by the 4th and 5th grade journalism club at Manzano Day School under the supervision of Shari Stewart. Pug meets Pig Author: Sue Lowell Gallion Illustrator: Joyce Wan Publisher: Beach Lane Books Ages: 3-7 Pug is a very happy little puppy. He has his own home, yard, bowl and even his own cute, little bed! He has a happy life until suddenly in walks Pig! All of a sudden Pug must learn to cooperate with Pig. Pug must share his home, yard, bowl and bed. This is an appealing story that teaches kids to share and the value of friendship. It teaches kids these skills by showing how Pug helped Pig and they became friends. It also teaches kids Albuquerque 44 <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> <strong>Kids</strong>! <strong>May</strong>/<strong>June</strong> <strong>2017</strong> the importance of kindness. This will make a great bedtime story with its soothing pictures and simple storyline. This is also a great book for kids to read to themselves because of its simple words and pictures. <strong>May</strong>a J., 10 On The Reef Authors: Judith & Shandley McMurray Publisher: Firefly Books Ages: 5-8 This book is about a family that enters a contest to go to the Bahamas for a vacation. When they go to the Bahamas, the family scuba dives. Chloe finds a turtle with a bag over its neck and head. Their leader, Brain Training We target the cause, not just the symptoms of learning struggles Reading Memory Focus Attention Speed IQ Life Changing 505-856-1596 7120 Wyoming Blvd. Ste. 16 Albuquerque <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> 87109 Dwight, has an uncle named Owen who helps the turtle get the bag off its mouth and head. I recommend this book because it shows kindness and love for animals. Also, that you should always be kind. You should get this book because it tells a really great story. This book is perfect if you love helping animals. I do! So, I love this book! On the Reef is a heartwarming story. Kayhaan M., 9 Did you take the B from my _ook? Authors: Beck and Matt Stanton Publisher: HarperCollinsPublishers Ages:4+ This is a great book for parents to read to kids because the parents will sound really silly.This book is about the reader loving the letter B. But when they sneeze all the Bs get blown out of the book and they will say stuff like _eetle until the kid can yell at it to come back. Basically the parents will sound hilarious and the kids will love it. I enjoyed this book because it is very kid-friendly and as a kid I would love if someone read it to me. I think that this book will make the kids laugh. Zeleika V.,10 You DON’T Want A Unicorn! Author: Ame Dyckman Illustrator: Liz Climo Publisher: Little, Brown & Company Ages: 3+ You might think you want a unicorn, but be careful about what you wish for! Unicorns shed, scratch, chew, burp, poop and more. It’s impossible to house-train them. But with a little work, well, maybe a lot, you could probably pull it off. But there’s a secret. This secret is so big, it can never, ever be shared with anyone. EVER! Once you read the book and find out what it is, you’ll immediately stop wishing for a unicorn. The author conveys this to you using a unicorn-loving boy as an example. This boy uses his penny to wish for a unicorn in a wishing well, and guess what? His wish actually comes true! As soon as the secret is revealed to him, he wishes he had never wished for a unicorn in the first place and then, oh no, he has an idea! He wishes for something else! To find out what he wishes for and have the secret revealed to you, read this book. Ame Dyckman is the award-winning author of many fantastic books. Liz Climo did the illustrations. Liz is such a good artist that she’s even the artist/storyboard revisionist on The Simpsons animated TV show! Eliot P., 11 Chee-Kee: A Panda in Bearland Author/illustrator: Sujean Rim Publisher: Little, Brown & Company Ages: 4-8 years This book is about a young panda and his family who have moved to another country. His parents love their new home, but Chee-Kee doesn’t like being different. He tried to disappear, but his look stands out. When Chee- Kee thought he would never fit in, the bears’ soccer ball got caught in a tree. When he retrieved the ball, he received cheers. Then, he began to love his new home. I liked this book because the theme is based on the author’s life. The plot line is very interesting to me. Also, if you have trouble fitting in, this book is for you. My favorite part of this book is the illustrations. Thomas W., 11
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