Welcome to our March 2001 children's books reviews
archive. We are always looking for new books to stimulate young readers. Whether it's a
simple children's storybook to read your kids to sleep, or a book that shows them the enchanting
worlds they can find only through reading, we continue to search for new treasures in
children's books, and hope you enjoy this backissue of our March 2001 reviews of books for children.
As you pull off the cover (a real cloth bed spread) you will find layers of treasures that were stowed away. Underneath this bed are even more layers of stuff to be found. Mother says to "Clean up your bed!" Small children will have a grand time with this book.
A little girl ties up her balloon outside the museum because a sign says she can't take it with her into the Metropolitan Museum. A wicked little pigeon unties the balloon, which then takes off on a journey of its own through the museum. There is much to learn about art and the museum as the little girl and her balloon tour the fabulous collection.
The illustrations are bright and busy that fill up each page with eye-catching fun.
It's a good thing that Mrs. Brown lives in a very big house. She loves cats and they love her, but there are so many that's it hard to count them. Some of the neighbors think that she is batty. The kitties sleep all day long while Mrs. Brown does her chores and then she goes upstairs to bed. Now it's party time for the cats. With splashy pastel artwork, you can catch these cats doing all sorts of un-kitty like things.
Arachne was a famous weaver in Mythology who exhorts her spider minions in this adaptation of the Greek myth. Arachne, the teenager, tells us about her life. She came from a poor family. As an only child, she was lonely and determined to pursue excellence in her own way. The Goddess Athena and Arachne find themselves where there is an unexpected transformation.
The whole story is told in verse and accompanied by large beautiful drawings. About seven to nine or ten would be the best ages to read this tale.
The Cinderella of this tale is a dog who is having a ruff life (ahem!). Just like the other Cindy, this one has to do all of the housework while her wicked stepsisters lay around. There is the usual glorious Prince's ball. It turns out that our Cinderella is no mutt, but instead she has a pedigree of great worth. The Prince is struck and looks all over for her dainty paws.
It's a very cute variation on the classic fairy tale, and the story is always a knockout. Very small kids will enjoy all of the dogs that are illustrated here - especially at the grand ball.
Be sure to visit us again next month when we'll
review more helpful children's books. Our
children's book reviews are written by our Editor, Richard L. Trethewey.
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