Lisa's Kids Book Recommendations
Once Upon a Camel
By
Kathi Appelt, Eric Rohmann (Illustrator)
Zada is an old camel with so many stories to tell of her early life in Turkey and her many travels which have landed her roaming the plains of West Texas. She is now on the biggest adventure of her life as she is caught in the middle of a terrible dust storm. Her dear friends, a pair of kestral birds who once saved her life, have been caught up in the storm and separated from their babies so it is up to Zada to protect the young chicks and find their parents. This book is absolutely enchanting and reminds us that we can all brave enough to protect that which we love.
Zada is an old camel with so many stories to tell of her early life in Turkey and her many travels which have landed her roaming the plains of West Texas. She is now on the biggest adventure of her life as she is caught in the middle of a terrible dust storm. Her dear friends, a pair of kestral birds who once saved her life, have been caught up in the storm and separated from their babies so it is up to Zada to protect the young chicks and find their parents. This book is absolutely enchanting and reminds us that we can all brave enough to protect that which we love.
Zada is an old camel with so many stories to tell of her early life in Turkey and her many travels which have landed her roaming the plains of West Texas. She is now on the biggest adventure of her life as she is caught in the middle of a terrible dust storm. Her dear friends, a pair of kestral birds who once saved her life, have been caught up in the storm and separated from their babies so it is up to Zada to protect the young chicks and find their parents. This book is absolutely enchanting and reminds us that we can all brave enough to protect that which we love.
Pony
By
R. J. Palacio
Sure to become another modern classic like this author’s previous triumph in WONDER, this marvelous tale of the power of love and the bonds that connect us will steal your heart. Set on the American frontier, a young boy with a mysterious pony as his guide and a ghost as his only companion, set off on a journey to rescue the boy’s father in a tale both wondrous and wise.
Sure to become another modern classic like this author’s previous triumph in WONDER, this marvelous tale of the power of love and the bonds that connect us will steal your heart. Set on the American frontier, a young boy with a mysterious pony as his guide and a ghost as his only companion, set off on a journey to rescue the boy’s father in a tale both wondrous and wise.
Sure to become another modern classic like this author’s previous triumph in WONDER, this marvelous tale of the power of love and the bonds that connect us will steal your heart. Set on the American frontier, a young boy with a mysterious pony as his guide and a ghost as his only companion, set off on a journey to rescue the boy’s father in a tale both wondrous and wise.
Einstein: The Fantastic Journey of a Mouse Through Space and Time (Mouse Adventures)
By
Torben Kuhlmann
I fell in love with this brave and brilliant time-traveling mouse who heeds the words of Albert Einstein, that imagination is more important than knowledge, as he attempts to turn back time with a little help from Einstein himself. The illustrations and the story are impeccable.
I fell in love with this brave and brilliant time-traveling mouse who heeds the words of Albert Einstein, that imagination is more important than knowledge, as he attempts to turn back time with a little help from Einstein himself. The illustrations and the story are impeccable.
I fell in love with this brave and brilliant time-traveling mouse who heeds the words of Albert Einstein, that imagination is more important than knowledge, as he attempts to turn back time with a little help from Einstein himself. The illustrations and the story are impeccable.
Pax, Journey Home
By
Sara Pennypacker, Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
The wait is over to continue the powerful story of the intrepid fox, Pax and his human friend Peter who we grew to know and love in PAX. This sequel is an ode to introverts, dreamers and misfits and together with the first book provides us with a modern classic of friendship and growing up while facing the hard parts of life.
The wait is over to continue the powerful story of the intrepid fox, Pax and his human friend Peter who we grew to know and love in PAX. This sequel is an ode to introverts, dreamers and misfits and together with the first book provides us with a modern classic of friendship and growing up while facing the hard parts of life.
The wait is over to continue the powerful story of the intrepid fox, Pax and his human friend Peter who we grew to know and love in PAX. This sequel is an ode to introverts, dreamers and misfits and together with the first book provides us with a modern classic of friendship and growing up while facing the hard parts of life.
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
By
Amanda Gorman, Loren Long (Illustrator)
Presidential Inaugural poet, Amanda Gorman has partnered with the ever inspiring artist Loren Long to create this beautiful and empowering book. In perfect prose and stunning artwork, this new children’s book inspires all of us to listen more closely, accept more freely and believe more wholly in the power we all have to make our world a better place.
Presidential Inaugural poet, Amanda Gorman has partnered with the ever inspiring artist Loren Long to create this beautiful and empowering book. In perfect prose and stunning artwork, this new children’s book inspires all of us to listen more closely, accept more freely and believe more wholly in the power we all have to make our world a better place.
Presidential Inaugural poet, Amanda Gorman has partnered with the ever inspiring artist Loren Long to create this beautiful and empowering book. In perfect prose and stunning artwork, this new children’s book inspires all of us to listen more closely, accept more freely and believe more wholly in the power we all have to make our world a better place.
Bear Is a Bear
By
Jonathan Stutzman, Dan Santat (Illustrator)
here is nothing to compare to the beloved companions of childhood, like our first Bear. Our Bear is our companion, our playmate, taking on the roles of a pirate or a ghost or whatever we may need him to be, but most of all Bear is Love. Always there for us, that is until we don’t need him to be any longer, or perhaps even then. This wonderful picture book will bring a smile to the faces of kids and adults alike.
here is nothing to compare to the beloved companions of childhood, like our first Bear. Our Bear is our companion, our playmate, taking on the roles of a pirate or a ghost or whatever we may need him to be, but most of all Bear is Love. Always there for us, that is until we don’t need him to be any longer, or perhaps even then. This wonderful picture book will bring a smile to the faces of kids and adults alike.
here is nothing to compare to the beloved companions of childhood, like our first Bear. Our Bear is our companion, our playmate, taking on the roles of a pirate or a ghost or whatever we may need him to be, but most of all Bear is Love. Always there for us, that is until we don’t need him to be any longer, or perhaps even then. This wonderful picture book will bring a smile to the faces of kids and adults alike.
Creepy Crayon! (Creepy Tales!)
By
Aaron Reynolds, Peter Brown (Illustrator)
I am a big fan of the “Creepy” books by these two brilliant children’s authors/illustrators. The Creepy Crayon joins the Creepy Carrots and Creepy Pair of Underwear as another crazy, laugh-out-loud tale starring Jasper Rabbit, the funniest bunny around who also has quite an imagination. There is always something to be discovered around the next corner as kids see how Jasper learns to deal with things that may seem scary when you’re a kid.
I am a big fan of the “Creepy” books by these two brilliant children’s authors/illustrators. The Creepy Crayon joins the Creepy Carrots and Creepy Pair of Underwear as another crazy, laugh-out-loud tale starring Jasper Rabbit, the funniest bunny around who also has quite an imagination. There is always something to be discovered around the next corner as kids see how Jasper learns to deal with things that may seem scary when you’re a kid.
I am a big fan of the “Creepy” books by these two brilliant children’s authors/illustrators. The Creepy Crayon joins the Creepy Carrots and Creepy Pair of Underwear as another crazy, laugh-out-loud tale starring Jasper Rabbit, the funniest bunny around who also has quite an imagination. There is always something to be discovered around the next corner as kids see how Jasper learns to deal with things that may seem scary when you’re a kid.