Books for Kids

An irregularly updated review of current and classic children's literature.

Tuesday, July 05, 2005

Wiggle by Cronin, illustrated by Scott Menchin

Wiggle is a fun toddler book by Doreen Cronin best know for Click, Clack, Moo and Diary of a Worm. There is no real story here, just a fun rhyme about wiggling. Ways to wiggle, where to wiggle, and who to wiggle with. It will be a great read aloud that will get every wiggling and giggling out of their seat. Scott Menchin's art work is very colorful and adds to the fun of this silly little book.

Keywords: Wiggle, Movement, Rhymes
Ages: 5 and under

Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan Mcdonald, illustrated by Peter Reynolds

Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid is a fun book for kids just starting out on chapter books. Stink is the nickname for James Moody (brother to Judy Moody--who has her own series of books). Stink is upset because he is too short and he isn't growing (and having to put up with teasing from his big sister, Judy). The chapters each work well as individual stories. And the chapters are separated by fun comics in which Stink is able to imagine himself with superpowers.


Keywords: Siblings, Shortness, Differences, President's Day, Newts, Comics

Ages: 6 to 9

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