Children's Book in the Spot Light - A Light in the Attic

A Light in the Attic


Last night while I lay thinking here
Some Whatifs crawled inside my ear
And pranced and partied all night long
And sang their same old Whatif song:


Whatif I flunk that test?
Whatif green hair grows on my chest?
Whatif nobody likes me?
Whatif a bolt of lightning strikes me?...

From the creator of the beloved poetry collections Where the Sidewalk Ends and Falling Up, here is another wondrous book of poems and drawings. And I really can't recommend these books any more highly then I do. If I could I would give this series of books to every kid. And I'm willing to bet that most kids will love them.

Awards

Notable Children's Books of 1981 (ALA)
Best Books of 1981 (SLJ)
Children's Books of 1981 (Library of Congress)
1981 Children's Books (NY Public Library)
1981 USA Children's Books of International Interest
Winner, 1983–84 William Allen White Award (Kansas)
Winner, 1983 Garden State Children's Book Award (New Jersey Library Association)
1984 Garden State Children's Book Award for Non-Fiction (New Jersey Library Association)
1984 George C. Stone Center for Children's Books (Claremont, CA) "Recognition of Merit" Award

Product Details

Reading level: Ages 9-12

Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st edition (October 7, 1981)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060256737
ISBN-13: 978-0060256739
Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches

Children's Books @BabbyBuggyBumper

Friday Baby Funny - Baby Bad Words

So what do you do when your toddler uses inappropriate language. Well you laugh, probbly and then correct them. LOL.

This little girl was asked what she would do about a monster, this was her response.

Friday Baby Funny - Serious Baby - Sometimes

This little guy is learning how to make facial expressions, might come in handy in his acting career.

Fathers Supporting Breastfeeding

Fathers Supporting Breastfeeding is an FNS project targeted to African American fathers so that they may positively impact a mother’s decision to breastfeed. The project is part of a continual effort to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates among African American women by involving fathers in breastfeeding promotion efforts.

Materials can be ordered online @Fathers Supporting Breastfeeding. Materials include: 2 posters, 2 educational brochures, and a video with a discussion guide. The accompanying materials are designed to promote breastfeeding awareness and to support and strengthen the role of fathers in the family.

Friday Baby Funny - Hahahaha haha ha

Did you ever laugh this hard. Man I wish I could be this joyful. LOL.

Children's Book in the Spot Light - Math Curse

Math Curse
This book was a case of me as a dad trying to sneek some math ideas into my duaghters head. I noticed early on that she did not enjoy math, so I had to get subversive, and trick her into having fun with math. This book really helped, and when she became older she accepted some of the concepts that the book introduced her to.

The illustrations are very well done, and help make the points being made by the text perfectly. The book is fun for young and for older children. It is obvious and subtle at the same time. There are a lot of ideas in this book, so much so that as your child grows they will begian to vew the book in different ways. I am sure that this book helped my daughter have more fun with math, she never really learned to like math, but this book helped.

Book Details

Reading level: Ages 4-8

Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Viking Juvenile (October 1, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0670861944
ISBN-13: 978-0670861941
Dimensions: 11.3 x 11 x 0.4 inches

Math Curse

Friday Baby Funny - Baby Talks on Phone

I find it very funny this little lady talking on the phone. She has got hi and bye down. LOL.

Children's Book in the Spot Light - Falling Up

Falling Up


All the things that I love about Shel Silverstein's other books, I also love about this one. I bought these books as much for our daughter as I did for myself. And it makes me laugh saying that, but it is true. And now that our daughter is grown I am still enjoying them.

This book with its silly ryhems and wonderful ink drawings is sure to delight your child as much as it does me. And who knows you may like it as much as I do.

Book Details

Reading level: Ages 9-12

Hardcover: 184 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins; First Edition edition (April 25, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060248025
ISBN-13: 978-0060248024
Dimensions: 8.8 x 7 x 1 inches

Children's Books @BabbyBuggyBumper

Friday Baby Funny - Harry Mr. Tickles

It is my hope that your baby is as happy as young Harry is here.

A Book for Parents - 100 Best Books for Children

100 Best Books for Children
This is the book that made me decide that I had to try to create my own list of 100 books for children. Not that I can do better then what is offered here by Anita Silvey, a longtime children's book specialist and literature lover, but this book is just so interesting that you have to see if you can come up with your own list. This book however is much more than just a list, it gives the background on many of your childhood favorites and many of the books that will be the favorites of your children.

One reviewer states,

When I first saw this book, I was expecting a list and not much more. But the depth and research that went in to this book is extraordinary! Anita Silvey even knew most of the authors and illustrators for these books personally - you can't get much closer to the sources than that! A delight to read, and full of insightful, delightful historical information and personalized anecdotes, this book would be a perfect addition to anyone's bookshelf, no matter what age!

Book Details

Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (April 9, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0618278893
ISBN-13: 978-0618278893
Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches

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