Review By JANE COWLES A Long Way Away: A Two-Way Story by Frank Viva is full of unusual illustrations that add a unique curiosity and distinctive style (reminiscent of Dr. Seuss) to this picture book, which I received as a review copy. The illustrations encourage young readers to explore the world from all different vantage […]
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A Long Way Away: A Two-Way Story
April 5th, 2013 · No Comments · Books
Tags: Frank Viva·Illustration·Jane Cowles·Ocean·Preschoolers·Space
Jasper’s Story: Saving Moon Bears
March 1st, 2013 · No Comments · Books
Review By JANE COWLES Jasper’s Story: Saving Moon Bears is as much a story about the consequences of cruelty to animals as it is about learning to trust again after your heart has been broken. It is a story of recovery and resilience that offers hope and teaches a lesson. It shows it is possible to […]
Tags: Animal Abuse·Early Elementary·Jane Cowles·Jill Robinson·Marc Bekoff·Moon Bears
Top Picks for Three-Year-Olds (And Happy Birthday to Us!)
October 25th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Books
By JESSICA ALMY Vegbooks is three today! You’ve read our lists of the best books for one-year-olds and two-year-olds, and we’re keeping the tradition by celebrating our birthday with recommendations for three-year-old kids. Homa Woodrum — whose children are two and four — recommends Mercy Watson to the Rescue, Houndsley and Catina, and the Owly series. For […]
Tags: Best Books for Vegetarian Kids·Homa Woodrum·Jane Cowles·Jennifer Gannett·Preschoolers·Robyn Moore
Love You When
October 8th, 2012 · No Comments · Books
Review By JANE COWLES Open your eyes; love is everywhere. Love You When by Linda Kranz is a sensory exploration of the concept of unconditional love. My favorite line is: I only have to look at you and by your expression I know what you are thinking. This line reminds me that is love an open and […]
Tags: Bedtime·Jane Cowles·Linda Kranz·Love·Nature·Nature Books·Preschoolers·Unconditional Love