(Ill. Ellie Snowdon)
Walker Books - September - 2021
(ages (7 - 9)
Book # 10 of the Jasmine Green Rescues series, introduces readers to Mistletoe, a donkey, owned by an old and frail man who can no longer care for him. Where will Mistletoe go?
Readers may recall from some of my previous reviews of this series that Jasmine Green's mom is a veterinarian, and based on passed experience readers will hope that Jasmine Green will be able to convince her mother to keep the donkey. Jasmine has pleaded with her mom in the past on behalf of other animals in need and even though her mom always says, "no more pets" she usually gives in before long.
This is another winning story by Helen Peters with terrific illustrations by Ellie Snowdon. I love how this series teaches children compassion for other living things. This book would be a perfect addition to your Christmas reads as there are a lot of characters to care about from the elderly man who can no longer care for the donkey, a boy on the autism spectrum and sick and/or depressed animals that need healing. I highly recommend this series.
Templar - September - 2021 - (ages 5 - 7)
Prehistoric Pets was a wonderful pop-up book featuring (7) ancestors of our more modern day pets.
It was fun to share this stunning book with grandchildren. The book is complete with stunning pop-ups of the oldest ancestors of some of the pets we know and love. Kids and adults alike will learn more about the ancestors of cats, dogs, horses, parakeets snakes and even a guinea pig. We learn where these animals and reptiles once lived and the kinds of things they ate as well. I loved the fossil facts and the brilliant colorful pop-ups. Although the targeted age group here is ages 5-7, there is plenty of new information to make this book of value to children in the 10-12 age group. Even children younger than 5 will be fascinated by the wonderful pop up art.
My thanks go to Candlewick Press who sent these winning books my way.
I love the look of Prehistoric Pets! :)
ReplyDeleteThe pop-ups are so fantastic! Good infor all around.
DeleteI think kids of the appropriate age would love both of these books.
ReplyDeleteI always get enjoyment at discovering well done children's books.
DeleteThose both look terrific, love the Donkey!
ReplyDeleteThat whole recuse pet series is excellent.
DeleteOh these both look fun and I think my son would still enjoy the Prehistoric Pets book even though he is well above the age level for it.
ReplyDeleteIt is so fun to look at and some things to be leaned as well.
DeleteThe pop up is great and the Jasmine Green 12 book rescue series excellent for older kids.
ReplyDeleteLove these!
ReplyDeleteSo fun... That pet rescue series is especially good.
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