February 2012 | Self Reliance Summary

Comedy Girl Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Comedy Girl by Ellen Schnieber is a hilarious realistic fiction and I reccommend it to all. It was an extremely good book about following your dreams, not matter what others think or say.This book was great, I love comedy and this book had original jokes I could understand. I am a high school student...

Pinduli (ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Awards) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Pinduli's Mother has always tried to let her know that she is the most beautiful hyena in all the world. But not everyone feels that way, especially not Dog, Zebra, and Lion, for they have all made fun of her, telling little Pinduli that her wiggly stripes are ugly, her big ears are unattractive, and...

The New Friend (Toot & Puddle) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Opal has decided to visit her friends Toot and Puddle at their home in Woodcock Pocket. However, instead of arriving by herself, Opal has brought along her new friend Daphne. Daphne is a very special pig who can do everything the best, including standing on her head, dancing, holding her breath, playing...

¡Me gusto como soy (Spanish Edition) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)My 2 1/2 year old loves this book! The colorful pictures and short sentences keep her attention. At the same time, it teaches a great lesson...you are your own best friend! The character displays self-confidence and a try-again attitude. Ideal book for little girls, especially since the character is...

The Boy in the Dress Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a book that's not just for kids. A child's fantasy come true and a worthwhile read for any age. However, I must point out that there are a couple of annoying but minor technical glitches for Kindle, text-to-speech listeners that one needs to skip over. I think these are caused by a illustrations...

Brave Charlotte (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards)) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The translated picture book is slowly getting more and more attention in America today. It used to be that you'd see a foreign translated title maybe once or twice in a year. Now, however, books from Germany and Italy and all kinds of places are getting more and more attention. Finland, however, has...

I Don't Have Your Eyes Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I just received this book as a gift. It's wonderful, filled with sweet messages affirming the value of loving, caring, giving, listening and sharing, and illustrations showing children and care givers who don't look alike sharing day-to-day life moments. I didn't realize how much I miss seeing images...

Maggie's Amerikay Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, I decided that I should find some books on the city for kids who wanted to know more about it. So I searched... and I searched... and I came to the rather frightening conclusion that when it came to New Orleans picture books there are some by Fatima Shaik and that's...

Little Chimp's Big Day Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)What-if Curious George had NOT met the Man in the Yellow Hat?A sweet faced baby chimp explores the jungle, seemingly alone for the first time, while wondering "where could Mother be?" The chimp rides on a hippo's back, finds bananas to eat, swings on vines to escape a jungle cat then settles down to...

Theories of Relativity Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Theories of Relativity is a great novel. It allows you to travel into the mind of a 16 year old teen named Dylan who was recently kicked out of his house. He struggles day after day begging for money to be able to buy food to live. He finds a few friends and thinks he has a tight relationship with all...

I Am Nuchu Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I couldn't wait to start this book, couldn't put it down once I did and then wished it was longer! Anyone who has been a teenager can identify with Cal as he deals with typical teen pressures along with several other family related and cultural issues. Great story and even better knowing that the author...

The Brothers Torres Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I confess: I simply adore Frankie Towers. I haven't fallen so hard for a character since Ponyboy Curtis in the 7th grade. (And I'm old enough to know better!) You'll fall for him, too, as his honest, witty narration captivates you, enveloping you in his infatuation with the lovely Rebecca Sanchez, who...

Princess Pig Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)My boys,5 and 8, LOVE this book. Even though my 8 year old can read it himself, he will rush over when he hears me start to read it. As the other reviewers state, the book has a great message. But I think it's an exceptional story when a 'princess' themed book appeals to two rough-and-tumble boys!!!Click...

The Forgiving Self: The Road from Resentment to Connection Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I found this book perceptive and personally helpful. Robert Karen is careful, at the beginning of the book, to make clear his intentions. He is not using forgiveness as a blanket application nor is he discussing the forgiveness of great atrocities (the Holocaust, 9/11, etc.) or the forgiveness of such...

Arthur's Teacher Moves In (Arthur Adventure Series) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Poor Arthur, his mom has just informed him that his teacher Mr Ratburn is going to be staying at their house for awhile. His roof was damaged in a storm and he needs a place to live, while it's getting repaired. Arthur is in a panic. He tells his parents that Mr Ratburn can't live at their house...it's...

Pitching in for Eubie Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book is well written, beautifully illustrated, and from the heart. I can't say enough good things about it. It teaches children about loving families, working hard to meet goals, and giving to others. My boy is only two, and he loves hearing about how Lily tries to help her sister. Families of any...

You Are Mine (Max Lucado's Wemmicks) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I've read through all the reviews and since the storyline hasn't been mentioned, I thought I'd do so. These books are quite the hit in our house with our little one. In this adventure, two Wemmicks Nip and Tuck start a little competition in who has the neatest box. They then try to top each other by...