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Book
Reviews
By
Selene Vasquez
September
is back-to-school month with a renewed passion for learning. Discover
new wonders in this delightful array of books.
PICTURE
BOOKS: AGES 5 THRU 8
Reminiscent
of a cumulative folk tale, a girl with a stubborn case of hiccups
tries one zany remedy after another. A story time favorite appealing
to the sense of the ridiculous.
FICTION:
AGES 9 THRU 12
A
manic, science-fiction delight. Devin and his friend Stan attempt
to save Earth’s tourist trade by traveling back to ancient Egypt!
The gross-out jokes and gags will satiate even the wildest of
temperaments.
NON-FICTION:
AGES 9 THRU 12
The
mass extinction of dinosaurs some sixty-five million years ago
is certainly enough to arouse any kid’s interest. Coupled with
dramatic paintings, this recreation of an apocalypse is an unforgettable
lesson in Earth’s history.
POETRY:
AGES 5 THRU 8
Feast
upon poems with spectacular quilted and appliqued piece works.
Dazzling in colors and patterns, this lovely book offers a unique
combination of exquisite cloth art and the beauty of the written
word.
Selene
S. Vasquez is a media specialist at Orange Brook Elementary in
Hollywood, Florida. She was formerly a children’s librarian for
the New York Public Library.
Education Update, Inc., P.O. Box 20005, New York, NY 10001. Tel:
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