Fiction
The Blue Tit Travels Africa
'The Blue Tit Travels Africa' is a children's picture written and illustrated by Astra about a small bird. What a way to travel. This is quite the picture book to teach about nature and geography. This bird wants to learn more about other animals in her travels. This is the first of series of books for preschoolers. The pictures are realistic and vivid and will peek one's interests even if to see which animal she meets that is different from herself. If used in a preschool classroom the teacher could write the animal names on the blackboard or on chart paper and learn to pronounce each of them and maybe even have the children 'write' them on some blank paper.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Super Dudes
'Super Dudes' written by Christopher Vigil is a children's book that will have you saying 'Surf's Up, Dudes!' This is the story that is a dream of an island of surf dudes and family that is led by Eddie and son named Raymond teaching him how to surf. Actually it is a story of learning about how to gain a certain aspect to living life in general. This is a story that illustrates some aspects of this sport and of a family accepting what may happen and what has happened in the past and looking for answers.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Gracefully Grayson
'Gracefully Grayson' is a middle grade novel written by Ami Polonsky. It is a story that will show maybe who you really are and how you may deal with various situations. This is the story of a boy named Grayson and how he feels who he really is physically and emotionally. He signs up for the school play and feels that he wants to try out for an unusual role at least for a boy. 'Gracefully Grayson' is a story of making decisions that will affect you one way or another.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Ivanhoe
'Ivanhoe' a classic novel written by Sir Walter Scott is a piece of English literature that I think everyone should try to read at some point in their lives for there are many lessons that could be learned. To me it was a story of how to be fair to others. This is the story that is all about the Knight Ivanhoe and his family relationships dealing with Rowena and even Rebecca if I read it right. As a sideline it is also the story of 'Robin Hood' for you will recognize a few of those characters that the readers should know maybe from other stories. The novel about making choices.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
John wick: chapter 4 Review
Hey guys, I have finally watched the movie "John Wick: chapter 4". And I must say the movie is fire 🔥 From the fights in the desert to the final fight in the city, New York to Paris to Japan to Berlin, this movie was 2hrr action-packed.
By Merritencion2 years ago in Critique
Suzie the Eight-Legged Painter
'Suzie the Eight-Legged Painter' is a children's picture book written by Bethany Gum. Anyone can paint, maybe. Bethany Gum wrote a story that to me would be perfect for preschool science activities and many more lessons. This is a story about a spider named Suzie who had a very special talent that she would like to share with others and the main idea of the story is how she did that. The illustrations are perfect for young children and adults to enjoy. Bethany wrote this book for the children of Vietnam so in a way this is a cross-cultural story that can change how each of us thinking one way or another.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Dream Warrior
'Dream Warrior The Monster's Under Ben's Bed' is a children's book written by Nicole Chadwick and illustrated by Venessa Scott. Who to believe? We all have had this belief sometime during our childhoods. This is a picture book but also an early chapter book. It is a story of becoming and being friends between a girl named Kaley Lowe, Ben and his brother Jake. Kaley has a plan but Ben may have a trick up his sleeve as well. Kaley and Ben meet some friends and something funny happens. What could it be? The pictures are vivid and shows the emotions behind the words. There could be many questions that parents and teachers could ask such as 'Do any of you have a brother or sister at home like Jake?'
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
