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Previous Issues > March 2008 > Parentown > Bookshelf
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 Parentown
BookShelf
Henri, Egg Artiste
Author/Illustrator: Marcus Pfister
Publisher: North-South Books
Age Range: 5 to 8
From the publisher: Henri is a true artist who has grown tired of decorating his eggs in the same old way. Readers are led on an exploration of the art world as Henri
creates beautiful works in the styles of celebrated painters of the past. Vincent van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci and Claude Monet are just a few of the geniuses who inspire Henri, Egg Artiste. A delightful way to introduce children to a world of masterpieces, this book has applications that extend far beyond the obvious Easter promotions. Marcus Pfister's bolder, brighter palette is sure to win this popular author/illustrator even more fans. From the bestselling creator of Rainbow Fish.
Explore Spring: 25 Great Ways to Learn about Spring
Author/Illustrator: Maxine Anderson, Alexis Frederick-Frost (Illustrator)
Publisher: Nomad Press
Age Range: 7 to 9
From the publisher: From tracking spring peepers and raising tadpoles to learning about seeds and recording plant growth, this activity book invites young readers to explore the wonders of spring by becoming scientists in the field. Combining hands-on learning with solid science, trivia, riddles and terrific illustrations, projects investigate "the reason for the season" and include identifying trees and measuring their growth, recording soil temperature and observing the forest floor. Bird migration and nest building are covered, and the movement of air and water is studied with experiments in capillary action and in such activities as "Making Parachutes," "Making Kites" and "Mapping Air Currents with Bubbles."
Caring for Your Ferret
Author/Illustrator: Kathy Feeney, Jennifer Zablotny (Illustrator)
Publisher: Capstone Press
Age Range: 6 to 10
As part of the First Facts Positively Pets set, Caring for Your Ferret is a well-thought-out book to introduce responsible pet ownership. The book introduces the ferret as a pet and covers all the bases: supplies, food, veterinary care and cleaning. Mixed in are fun facts and great photographs. At a reading level of 1-2, the book is enjoyable with short factual sentences and fun "fact boxes." The book also includes a glossary and other recommended reading and Internet sites. Other books in the series include Caring for Your Bird, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Horse and Snake. JK
Going to School in India
DVD, Master Communications
Age Range: 6 to 12
This 75-minute DVD is a collection of short films, many of them award winners. Through the voice of the child, the films show children in different areas of India and what they go through to get to school. Some go by boat, bicycle, wheelchair or on foot. Other classes, for a child who lives on the streets, are actually held on a bus. One young girl explains that she has to work all day and is not allowed to go to the government school in the day with the boys, so her school is held at night, with no electricity and lit by a solar lamp. The stories, the music and the cinematography are well done, and the viewer has the ability to watch each segment individually or to play all of them in order. Every elementary school child in America should watch this video. We who have so much could learn a great deal from these children who have little in worldly possessions, but have a true love and
excitement for learning. It is touching to hear the spirit of these children as they talk about how excited they are to go to school and learn. Many of them have dreams of becoming teachers one day. And with the determination they exhibit, I'm sure their dreams will come true. Proceeds from the royalties of Going to School media go to support the development of more fun media activities for children in India. JK
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