October 26, 2017
Today I have a book about a boy king, a castle with secret passages and an evil next door neighbor which can only lead to a thrilling adventure with chocolate and crocodiles of course. Prepare to laugh as our boy king works to defeat the nefarious Emperor Nurbison and show off his flashypants. What more could a kid want? Don’t forget…
September 19, 2017
Today I have an entertaining early chapter book. I have enjoyed this series for the last few years and was excited to see there was a book that focused on soccer. This sport has become so popular that most kids will experience life on a soccer team at some point, and most of them will deal with the same frustrations…
September 14, 2017
Today I have an early chapter book with a spunky Japanese-American heroine. She will absolutely appeal to kids who have a sense of adventure or who don’t want to be held back from doing the fun stuff. I mean age is really just a number after all. Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or by…
July 25, 2017
Today I have an early reader for gamers. I know that parents tend to despair when their kids prefer video games over reading. While this book will not solve that problem, it will provide kids with a story that combines their passion with an actual reading experience, hopefully making both parents and kids happy. I love a win/win. Don’t forget…
June 29, 2017
Today I have a series of early readers that please even the pickiest of new readers. Mo Willems is using his Elephant & Piggie characters to launch a new series with a variety of authors. The Elephant & Piggie Like Reading collaboration is getting more fabulous early readers into the hands of kids, and that my friends is a great…
June 15, 2017
Do not get this story unless you want a silly book for kids! Written by an English author, his books are finally making the trek to the US where they just may usher in an era of excessive frivolity. Badgers posing as lemurs, a never ending song about jam, and the evil mustache are just the tip of the iceberg…
April 5, 2017
Today I have a book that will make you fall in love with Alvin Ho. Over the years I have reviewed several books in this series and each one is as good as the next. Somehow it seemed like a good time to remind you of this delightful early chapter book series. For kids struggling with any fears or concerns,…
March 20, 2017
Today I have a clever early reader series. This is the second book and I enjoyed it just as much as the first. I love it when that happens! Plenty of smart humor, a fair share of puns and an odd couple friendship make this a wonderful book to hand your new readers. Don’t forget to follow One Great Book…
March 14, 2017
Today I have a delightful biography series for kids. This book features Helen Keller but the series also covers such notable names as Martin Luther King, Jr., Albert Einstein, Jane Goodall and Ghandi to name a few. They depict these famous namesakes as children throughout the books and their stories are told in a conversational style, making them ideal for young kids…
March 6, 2017
Today I have an early chapter book for animal lovers. It will introduce kids to the wonderful character Calpurnia Tate, who defies the expectations of her time with her interest in the natural and scientific world. Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or by email so that you don’t miss a single story where hiding…
