Entries Tagged as 'Overcoming Fear'

The I’m Not Scared Book

September 22nd, 2011 · No Comments · Books

Review By JENNIFER KALI I received this book to review from the publisher.  In general, our family is a fan of Todd Parr. The Family Book is on regular rotation in our home. With Todd Parr books, the message is always clear while the pictures add a bit of humor, and this book is no exception.  […]

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Grin and Bear It

September 6th, 2011 · No Comments · Books

Review By JESSICA ALMY Leo Landry’s new book Grin and Bear It is a good pick for kids interested in a silly book with short chapters and lots of illustrations. Consisting of 7 chapters over 48 pages, the book tells the story of Bear, a comedian with plenty of material and a serious case of stage […]

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Little Owl Lost

December 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Books

Review By JENNIFER GANNETT Little Owl Lost is a sweet book about the tale of an baby owlet lost in the forest.  With the help of other forest creatures, he is eventually reunited with his mom. The book’s uniquely colored and stylized illustrations and font are striking and visually pleasing. Little Owl Lost borrows on […]

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Animals Get Scared Too, Just Like You!

November 25th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Books

Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN During a stroll through the Miami International Book Fair, I had a pleasant chance encounter with John Adkins, author and artist of Animals Get Scared Too, Just Like You! Recently published by Miami Dade College – the same institution where Adkins instructs, – the book is simple is its goal: […]

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