Children's Books M to S

A to E     F to L    M to S     T to Z    Video's & CD-Rom's

Book: My Home is the Farm: Who Am I?   Picture Book

Age Range: Infant/Toddler, Preschool

Subjects: Animals, Farms, Board Books

This durable board book introduces young children to many animals typically found on a farm. Nice close-up photographs of each animal are paired with large, easy-to-read text telling how these animals contribute to the farm. Good to share with young children learning their animals. SK

1996 $4.95 ISBN: 0-88106-939-6   Buy Book-amazon.com!

Author: Tracqui, Valerie
Illustrator: Various
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
____________________________________________________

Book: My Pet Cats   Informational

Age Range: Eight to Ten, Ten to Twelve

Subjects: Cats, Kittens, Pets, Responsibility

Ten-year-old Zoe tells the story of how she and her family together decided to open their home to two kittens. They discussed the responsibilities of caring for the kittens that would grow to be cats, and decided Zoe was up to the challenge. Zoe got her wish on her tenth birthday. The photographic pictorial style allows readers to join Zoe and her family as they become cat owners, and the text presents various aspects of cat care and behavior. Complete with glossary, index, and suggested further readings, this book would be an excellent gift for an aspiring cat owner. SK

1998 $16.13 ISBN: 0-8225-2258-6   Buy Book-amazon.com!

Series Title: All About Pets
Author: Engfer, LeeAnn
Illustrator: King, Andy
Publisher: Lerner Publications Company
____________________________________________________

Book: My Pet Hamster & Gerbils   Informational

Age Range: Eight to Ten, Ten to Twelve

Subjects: Rodents, Hamsters, Gerbils, Pets, Responsibility

Meet fourth grader David and his hamster Lightning. Two years ago David and a friend gave pet hamsters to one another for their birthdays. One day David brought Lightning to school. All the kids liked having her there so much that he decided to keep her in his classroom during the school year. (His mom wasn't thrilled having Lightning in the house anyway.) David's friend Melissa has gerbils at home. Hamsters and gerbils are a lot alike. They are both cute and easy to care for if one doesn't mind cleaning cages. Learn all about hamster and gerbil care and behavior. This book contains a glossary, index, and suggested further readings. Excellent gift for aspiring rodent owners. SK

1998 $16.13 ISBN: 0-8225-2261-6   Buy Book-amazon.com!

Series Title: All About Pets
Author: Engfer, LeeAnne
Illustrator: King, Andy
Publisher: Lerner Publications Company
____________________________________________________

Book: Nanta's Lion    Picture Book

Age Range: Preschool, Early Reader

Subjects: Africa, Hunting, Lions, Animals, Jungles, Maasai

Nanta is curious. She has heard the hunter's stories about the lion that roams the plains and wants to see him for herself. As she walks across the plains she sees many different kinds of animals, but where is the lion? Vivid dye-cut format makes this book a real page-turner! What a wonderful and fun way to follow Nanta on her travels. Can you see any lions? This book exposes children to another culture. Beautifully done. SK

1995 $15.00 ISBN: 0-688-13125-5   Buy Book-amazon.com!

Author: MacDonald, Suse
Illustrator: MacDonald, Suse
Publisher: Morrow Junior Books
____________________________________________________

Book: Pet Photo Albums: My Cat   Informational

Age Range: Eight to Ten, Ten to Twelve

Subjects: Cats, Pets, Dogs

Here's a clever keepsake that young pet owners will enjoy completing and reviewing. The album includes a whimsically illustrated book full of important facts and useful pointers about owning a cat, a pocket to store vet papers, and twenty-two full color "frames" to help display favorite cat pictures. A great gift for someone getting a new kitten, this will help children feel and take responsibility for their pet. An album is also available for dogs. SK

1997 $15.95 ISBN: 0-7613-0249-2   Buy Book-amazon.com!

Author: Alderton, David
Illustrator: Dunton, Trevor
Publisher: Millbrook Press
____________________________________________________

Book: Puppies: An Ideal Introduction to the World of Puppies   Informational

Age Range: Early Reader, Eight to Ten, Ten to Twelve

Subjects: Puppies, Identification, Dogs

A must for every puppy lover! This book captures a variety of dog breeds at their best. Magnificent photos are accompanied by a small amount of information about each breed. Included are tips on choosing as well as caring for a puppy. SK

1997 $12.95 ISBN: 0-7894-2133-X   Buy Book-amazon.com!

Author: Scott, Carey
Illustrator: Harris, Julia
Publisher: DK Publishing
____________________________________________________

Book: Real Baby Animals Series  Informational

Age Range: Preschool, Early Reader

Subjects: Dogs, Cats, Ducks, Shrew, Animals

Generous hardcovers contain large, easy-to-read informative prose combined with lots of irresistible photos of baby animals against soft watercolor backdrops. A great stepping stone for curious youngsters ready to move from looking at pictures to reading on their own. These books will delight and intrigue even hesitant young readers. Each book contains further reading and video suggestions, "fun facts" about animals featured, and glossary/index. SK

Books reviewed:
"Sadie the Shrew" (ISBN: 0-8368-1504-1),  Buy Book-amazon.com!
"Fuzzy the Duckling" (ISBN: 0-8368-1502-5),  Buy Book-amazon.com!
"Mitzi, Molly, and Max the Kittens" (ISBN:0-8368-1503-3),  Buy Book-amazon.com!
"Pete the Puppy" (ISBN: 0-8368-1501-7).   Buy Book-amazon.com!

1996 $12.95   ISBN:  See Text Above

Series Title: Real Baby Animals
Author: Buck, Gisela & Siegfried
Illustrator: Various
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
____________________________________________________

Book: Really Horrible Guides Series   Informational

Age Range: Early Reader, Eight to Ten

Subjects: Dinosaurs, Sharks

Informative and pleasing to the eye, with an ultra kid-friendly format, this book is great for independent exploration and a marvelous way to introduce reluctant readers to non-fiction books. Enticing titles will be sure to tickle the fancy of dinosaur and creepy crawly lovers. SK

Books reviewed:

"Really Deadly and Dangerous Dinosaurs and Other Monsters of the Prehistoric World" (ISBN: 0-7894-2051-1)  Buy Book-amazon.com!

"Really Sinister Savage Sharks and Other Creatures of the Deep" (ISBN:0-7894-2050-3).  Buy Book-amazon.com!
1997 $9.95 ISBN: See Text Above  

Author: Taylor, Barbara
Illustrator: James, Marcus (Ed.)
Publisher: DK Publishing
____________________________________________________

Book: Searching for Velociraptor  Informational

Age Range: Ten to Twelve

Subjects: Dinosaurs, Velociraptor, Paleontology, Animals

Join a group of paleontologists, from the Museum of Natural History as they explore the Gobi desert in search of Velociraptor. Hoping to discover new evidence of how birds evolved from dinosaurs, paleontologists carefully search for, gather, prepare, and study fossils and other ancient remains. Fascinating! Dinosaur enthusiasts will be enthralled with the processes outlined in this book. Includes a list of institutions with large dinosaur collections. SK

1996 $15.95 ISBN: 0-06-025894-2   Buy Book-amazon.com!

Author: Dingus, Lowell & Norell, Mark A.
Illustrator: Various
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books

Back to Gifts     Toys & More    A to E     F to L    M to S   T to Z    Video's & CD-Rom's

You May Print This Page for Your Personal Use.
Reviews from Parent Council^®
Copyright © 2000 Parent Council, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.