Reading can be so fulfilling. In fact, the 5 books, I read yesterday for this post, have put me over my yearly goal on GoodReads. I had a goal of 72 books for this year and I am at 73 books now; that is 20 books ahead of schedule, according to GoodReads. That is awesome and I even factored in the 5 books I would read every month for this post. I must have really found some good books this year! I look forward to my children’s books because they are usually less complicated than my adult books. I highly recommend reading children’s books just for the stress relief. So without further ado…Here are 5 Books for September 2024:
What is Given From the Heart by Patricia C. McKissack
What Is Given from the Heart by Patricia C. McKissack
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What is Given From the Heart by Patricia C. McKissack is a heartwarming children’s fiction story that draws you in and fills your heart with love. You feel the curiosity and hope that James Otis has even as he deals with the death of his father and he wants to help his neighbor, Sarah, feel better after her home has burnt. This book is about community and sharing and taking care of each other even in poverty. I was overwhelmed by the gentle friendship everyone shared. This is a very special book.
The illustrations by April Harrison add to the simple magic of the picture book. Although this story takes place in black culture this story can take place in any family setting.
I got this book from my personal collection. You can get your own copy of What is Given From the Heart by Patricia C. McKissack on Amazon.
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Curious George Takes a Job by H. A. Rey
Curious George Takes a Job by H.A. Rey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
All Curious George books are full of adventure but I think Curious George Takes A Job by H. A. Rey tops them all! If you don’t know George, he is a little monkey that gets himself in all kinds of humorous situations. In this story, George starts out by breaking out of the zoo and leaving all the animals behind. Next he is washing dishes in a restaurant, washing windows, painting an apartment, breaking his leg in a fall, which lands him in the hospital, which is how his friend, the man in the yellow hat, finds him to have him star in a feature film. George is charming and curious, of course and this is why this fiction children’s classic picture book is perfect for story time.
I got this book from my personal collection. You can get your own copy of Curious George Takes A Job by H. A. Rey on Amazon.
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love the simple poetry of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. I especially love the colorful art by Eric Carle. This particular copy is a large board book so it can be cleaned which is another plus. This book is about animals, colors, repetition and differences. This is a great children’s classic fiction book for toddlers and preschoolers to practice their talking and asking questions and rhyming.
I got this book from my personal collection. You can get your own copy of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. on Amazon.
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Fritz the Farting Reindeer by Humor Heals Us
Fritz the Farting Reindeer: A Story About a Reindeer Who Farts by Humor Heals Us
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fritz the Farting Reindeer by Humor Heals Us is an adorable story about a reindeer with a farting problem. This year Comet and Cupid can’t be in the line-up with Santa to deliver toys for Christmas and so Fritz is trying really hard to get Santa’s attention without blowing it. Even though he couldn’t hide his gas, in the end, Santa still chose him. Fritz was so excited! I think this story is one that a lot of children will really enjoy!
I got this book from my own personal collection. You can get your own copy of Fritz the Farting Reindeer by Humor Heals Us on Amazon.
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Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges
Through My Eyes: Ruby Bridges by Ruby Bridges
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I bought Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges, I didn’t think I was buying a children’s book but when it came, I was surprised. After reading this 61 page history book about segregation and integration and the autobiography of the first grade, Ruby Bridges, who happens to be Black, I still feel it is not for young readers. It is a powerful tool for teaching an important part of our cultural history in the viewpoint of a child, which has left me overwhelmed with emotions; much like I have read a much larger book in only a few minutes.
The Civil Rights Movement has come so far and this book illustrates many of its very important first steps. This picture book is not comprised of illustrations but photographs of real events as you would expect with any memoir. The descriptions and writing in this nonfiction biography are well done. Honestly, I don’t want to explain some of the things in this book to the children that come to my home and I don’t plan to keep it. Some of the details are too much for a casual conversation and I think they should be left for middle school or high school age children.
I got this book from my personal collection. You can get your own copy of Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges on Amazon.
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I have to say I was really surprised by Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges. It is a good book but I think it will serve us better somewhere else. I think after I get it back from my sister, Jamie Holloway, I will donate it to Longview Public Library. If they can’t us it, maybe someone will want to buy it and they will be blessed that way. It is always good to share.
Be blessed.
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