Tag Archives: children’s books

Book Review – Pilgrim’s Progress

Posted on 12 December 2011 by Stephanie

Retold by Gary D. Schmidt Reviewed by Monica Walmsley Pilgrim’s Progress In this retelling of the classic masterpiece by John Bunyan, Gary D. Schmidt does an excellent job of engaging the reader. There is an innocence about the characters and … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Wars – Book Review

Posted on 14 September 2011 by Stephanie

The Wednesday Wars By Gary D. Schmidt Published 2007 by Sandpiper Reviewed by Monica Walmsley Holling Hoodhood is a thirteen-year-old, struggling with home life, school life and his form teacher, Mrs Baker, in New York in the 1960s. With half … Continue reading →

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The Elements – Reviews of the book, cards and a calendar

Posted on 31 August 2011 by Stephanie

The Elements; a Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe By Theodore Gray and Nick Mann Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc. 2009 Reviewed by Monica Walmsley The Elements is a well laid out, colourful, coffee-table-style book on … Continue reading →

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Old Blue Study Guide

Posted on 28 March 2011 by Stephanie

A review by Silvia Cashia ‘Old Blue’ by Mary Taylor is an exquisite picture book with remarkable illustrations. The story, a true one, is fascinating.  The study guide has nothing complicated for the mom to prepare extensively for only a … Continue reading →

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A Highly Recommended Advent Calendar/Book

Posted on 3 December 2010 by Stephanie

I want to tell you about a FABULOUS Advent Calendar/book.  It’s called The Story of Christmas Advent Calendar By Mary Packard, Illustrated by Carolyn Croll. It consists of a large board triptych (three part panel).  It opens like double doors and stands … Continue reading →

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Gary Schmidt – a Total Find

Posted on 26 November 2010 by Stephanie
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