Soo’s Boo-Boos She’s Got 10! by Tilda Balsley
May 25, 2013 at 12:08 am | Posted in Books for preschoolers, children's books, Children's picture books, Contemporary fiction, Rhyming books, tiger tales | Leave a commentTags: book reviews, books for young readers, books that teach a lesson, books that teach children a lesson, children's books, Children's picture books, children's books that teach a lesson, counting books, Rhyming books, Shelagh McNicholas, Soo's Boo-Boos She's Got 10, The Children's and Teens Book Connection, tiger tales, Tilda Balsley
A unique and adorable new way to learn counting from 1 to 10 and then backwards from 10 to 1. Soo comes into the kitchen complaining to her mother about her numerous boo-boos. Thankfully, mom has a way to take care of each one.
Soo’s Boo-Boos She’s Got 10! by Tilda Balsley is better than your average counting book. It’s clever. It’s creative. From a stiff elbow to crunched toes, from chapped lips to a dripping nose, and from a burned tongue to a nagging mosquito bite and more, Soo goes through her list of ailments. Her sympathetic mom then goes about tackling them one by one, finding the perfect cure for them all.
Kids will relate to this sweet and funny rhyming story. Kids see their moms as fixers of problems and Soo is no different. More than a simple counting book, readers will delight in witnessing Soo’s play for sympathy and learning how her mother solves each problem. The melodic prose is complemented by beautiful artwork from Shelagh McNicholas.
An all-around winner.
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Hardcover: 28 pages
Publisher: Tiger Tales (March 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1589251180
ISBN-13: 978-1589251182
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. This review contains my honest opinions, for which I have not been compensated in any way.
Look Out, Ladybug! by Jack Tickle
May 23, 2013 at 12:58 am | Posted in Books for preschoolers, children's books, Children's picture books, tiger tales | Leave a commentTags: book reviews, books for young readers, books that teach a lesson, books that teach children a lesson, children's books, Children's picture books, children's books that teach a lesson, Jack Tickle, Look Out Ladybug, The Children's and Teens Book Connection, tiger tales
A new Lazy Ladybug Adventure has arrived! Author/illustrator Jack Tickle brings back our Ladybug friend as she desperately tries to learn how to fly. She keeps zigzagging, tumbling, and wobbling into the other animals, but monkey encourages her to give it another try.
As with What Goes Up by Paula Bowles, we see another book from tiger tales that spreads the word: practice makes perfect. Vibrant colors, zany antics, engaging words, and a silly story will encourage youngsters ages 3 – 7 to read this book often. What Tickle does very well with this book is provide a teaching point that is hidden by the zaniness of all the crazy things that happen as Ladybug learns to fly. I also love Tickle’s big and bold artwork.
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Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Tiger Tales (March 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1589251288
ISBN-13: 978-1589251281
I received a free hardcover of this book from the publisher. This review contains my honest opinions, for which I have not been compensated in any way.
What Goes Up by Paula Bowles
May 21, 2013 at 12:44 am | Posted in Books for preschoolers, children's books, Children's picture books, Fantasy, tiger tales | Leave a commentTags: book reviews, books for young readers, books that teach a lesson, books that teach children a lesson, children's books, Children's picture books, children's books that teach a lesson, children's fantasy, dragons, Paula Bowles, The Children's and Teens Book Connection, tiger tales, What Goes Up
Put a dragon in a story and it’s an instant hit. This holds true in What Goes Up by author/illustrator Paula Bowles.
Martin the dragon is sad because he longs to fly but his wings are too small. He tries all sorts of ways to fly, but always comes down with a CRASH! It takes the village children to show Martin the importance of believing in yourself.
Bowles has created a charming book of a sad dragon who wishes to fly. His friendship with the village children plays a big role, so young children witness the importance of friends in helping a person–or in this case a dragon–reach his goals. What I like the most about What Goes Up is that there isn’t an easy resolution to the problem. It takes Martin many days of practice and exercise before his wings grow big enough to carry him.
The artwork you see on the front cover is similar to what is inside. Soft colors add comfort and sweetness to a delightful story. I’ll be looking for more of Bowles’ work.
Rating:
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Tiger Tales (March 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1589251199
ISBN-13: 978-1589251199
I received a free hardcover of this book from the publisher. This review contains my honest opinions, for which I have not been compensated in any way.
That’s My Mommy! and That’s My Daddy! by Ann Hodgman
May 16, 2013 at 1:18 pm | Posted in Animal lovers books, board books, Books for preschoolers, Children's picture books, tiger tales | 1 CommentTags: Ann Hodgman, board books, book reviews, books for young readers, books that teach a lesson, books that teach children a lesson, children's books, Children's picture books, children's books that teach a lesson, Laura Logan, padded board books, That's My Daddy, That's My Mommy, The Children's and Teens Book Connection, tiger tales
Two very sweet books that celebrate parents come from Ann Hodgman. In That’s My Mommy! animals from kittens to ducklings to joeys and more, talk about the wonderful things their mommies do. Mommy makes the kitten feel better. Duckling’s mommy makes him feel brave. Joey’s mommy reads to him every day. With charming and lovable illustrations by Laura Logan, this book is bound to be a hit.
That’s My Daddy! finds a calf who likes how his daddy can reach way up high. Mouse’s daddy is the strongest in the world. Puppy’s daddy can find anything that gets lost. With less than ten words on each page, Hodgman captures the essence of what it means to be a daddy to little ones. Laura Logan lends her talents to this book as well. I hope these two work together again, as they create magical, charming stories.
These padded board books are perfect for preschoolers. Their sturdy construction means they’ll stand up to multiple reads (and we all know how much kids love to read and read again their favorite books). The short sentences will allow for quick memorization of the story, and will then help youngsters as they transition to being able to read alone. Hodgman proves here that you don’t have to say a lot to create touching and meaningful books for parents and children to share together. And at only $8.95 each, they are a great value.
Highly recommended.
Rating: (both books)
Mommy
- Hardcover: 22 pages
- Publisher: Tiger Tales; Padded Board Book edition (March 1, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 158925645X
- ISBN-13: 978-1589256453
Daddy
- Hardcover: 22 pages
- Publisher: Tiger Tales; Padded Board Book edition (March 1, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1589256468
- ISBN-13: 978-1589256460
I received a free copy of each book from the publisher. This review contains my honest opinions, for which I have not been compensated in any way.
My First Book Of Things to Learn/My First Book of Things to See Compiled by Tiger Tales
May 14, 2013 at 2:50 pm | Posted in board books, Books for preschoolers, children's books, Children's picture books, Interactive books, nonfiction, tiger tales | 2 CommentsTags: board books, book reviews, Books for preschoolers, books for young readers, books that teach a lesson, books that teach children a lesson, children's books, children's books that teach a lesson, My First Book of Things to Learn, My First Book of Things to See, nonfiction, tiger tales
Classic concepts get a brand new look in these two My First Books compiled by tiger tales.
My First Book Of Things to Learn shares colors, animal noises, shapes, baby animals, numbers 1 – 10, and objects in a child’s world all in bright colors. From pink flamingos to the baa of a sheep, from heart-shaped balloons to penguin chicks, and from 10 ladybugs to a toothbrush and toothpaste, Things to Learn will engage your child ages 3 to 7.
In My First Book of Things to See, little ones get a glimpse at what they will find at the park, on the farm, at the beach, at preschool, at the zoo, and at a birthday party. Everything from slides to tractors, to crayons, and more is included in this sturdy book filled with pictures and simple labels.
In addition to their nice size (8 5/8 x 8 5/8″), the bright colors, sturdy construction, and tabbed pages make these a wonderful addition to your preschooler’s library. The simple labels will help with vocabulary and word-picture association, and the variety of objects featured will provide tons of fun. I could see these being packed in a bag to take along on a road trip, picnic, or visit to the zoo so youngsters can identify objects from the books within their surroundings.
Highly recommended.
Rating: (both books)
Things to Learn
- Hardcover: 12 pages
- Publisher: Tiger Tales; Board Book with Tabs edition (March 1, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1589256352
- ISBN-13: 978-1589256354
Things to See
- Hardcover: 12 pages
- Publisher: Tiger Tales; Board Book with Tabs edition (March 1, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1589256298
- ISBN-13: 978-1589256293
I received a free copy of each book from the publisher. This review contains my honest opinions, for which I have not been compensated in any way.
Children’s Book Week Giveaway Hop (U.S. only)
May 12, 2013 at 10:53 pm | Posted in Books for preschoolers, Children's Book Week, children's books, Children's picture books, Giveaway, tiger tales | 32 CommentsTags: book giveaways, books for young readers, Children's Book Week, children's books, Children's picture books, Children's Book Week Giveaway Hop, I'm A Reader Not A Writer, The Children's and Teens Book Connection, tiger tales
Children’s Book Week Giveaway Hop
May 13th – 19th
Hosted by
What is Children’s Book Week?
Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running literacy initiative in the country. Each year, books for young people and the joy of reading are feted for a full week with author and illustrator appearances, storytelling, parties, and other book-related events at schools, libraries, bookstores, museums, and homes from coast to coast!
For more information please visit: http://www.bookweekonline.com/
Celebrate & Promote Children’s Book Week by taking part in The Children’s Book Week Giveaway Hop.
Giveaway Hop Rules
Each participating blog will host a giveaway on their site.
- The giveaway must be for a children’s book (picture, juvenile fiction, middle grade, young adult).
- No more than 6 possible entries per person. 1 mandatory & up to 5 optional.
- Offering a Gift Card or book of choice from The Book Depository is fine.
- Any family friendly blog or site is welcome to join.
- Your post must include the Children’s Book Week image, the linky or a link to one of the host’s sites & must be live by 9:00 AM on May 13th.
The Children’s and Teen’s Book Connection is offering the following giveaway:
My First Touch and Feel Farm compiled by tiger tales
My First Touch and Feel Pets compiled by tiger tales
My First Book of Things to Learn compiled by tiger tales
My First Book of Things to See compiled by tiger tales
How to enter for your chance to win:
1. Leave a comment (including your email address so we can contact you if you win) answering the question: What is your favorite book from your childhood?
2. Tweet this giveaway for a bonus entry (+5). Leave a link to your tweet in the comments section.
Rules of this giveaway: Open to residents of the United States 18 years of age or older. Only those who follow the rules of this contest are eligible to win. Winner will be selected by Random.org and contacted by email. Winner has 72 hours to respond with mailing address or a new winner will be selected. Prize will be shipped via USPS. The Children’s and Teens’s Book Connection is not responsible for items lost or damaged in shipment. Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM Eastern on May 19, 2013.
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My First Touch and Feel Books – Farm and Pets by Tiger Tales
April 18, 2013 at 9:13 am | Posted in Animal lovers books, board books, Books for preschoolers, children's books, Children's picture books, Pet lovers books, tiger tales | 1 CommentTags: animal lovers books, books for young readers, books that teach a lesson, books that teach children a lesson, children's books, Children's picture books, children's books that teach a lesson, Pet lovers books, The Children's and Teens Book Connection, tiger tales
The reason I have supported tiger tales books through the years is that they truly understand children. They proved that again with their new lines geared toward children ages 0 – 3 years.
My First Touch and Feel: Farm brings your littlest one up close and personal with farm animals. Fuzzy chicks, velvety horses, woolly sheep and more fill this short board book. There is a cut out on each page with a textured patch so the child can partake in some touch-and-feel fun. A variety of colors and playful text make this a wonderful first book of learning.
In My First Touch and Feel: Pets a fluffy bunny is joined by a cuddly puppy and fluffy kitty, along with a couple of other neat pets. Children will love to touch the textured patches on each page and mimic the animal sounds featured.
I’m very excited about these new first learning books from tiger tales. I bet my two-year-old nephew will enjoy them, too.
Rating:
FARM
Hardcover: 10 pages
Publisher: Tiger Tales; Board Book edition (March 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1589256344
ISBN-13: 978-1589256347
PETS
Hardcover: 10 pages
Publisher: Tiger Tales; Board Book edition (March 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 158925631X
ISBN-13: 978-1589256316
I received both these books from the publisher. This review contains my honest opinions, for which I have not been compensated in any way.
First Colors and First Numbers Compiled by Tiger Tales
April 2, 2013 at 11:04 pm | Posted in board books, Books for preschoolers, children's books, tiger tales | Leave a commentTags: book reviews, Books for preschoolers, books for young readers, children's books, First Colors, First Numbers, My First Life and Learn Series, The Children's and Teens Book Connection, tiger tales
If you have a new little one you are hoping to give a good head start to, then the My First Lift and Learn series from tiger tales is going to become your new best friend.
First Colors and First Numbers are sturdy board books for children ages 0 – 3 years. Vibrant photographs and page designs come alive on each page of First Colors with text asking “What color is the….?” Underneath the lift up flap, your child will find not only the color but other items that are of the same color with their words, too. The other neat thing is that the color of each inside page matches the color you’re reading about, so the strawberry page is red and the butterfly page is purple. 
First Numbers takes your little one from one through ten. Bright colors and adorable photographs of creatures, foods, and familiar things are found inside. The question “How many (item) can you count?” is above the lift up flap. When your youngster pulls up that flap, she will find the number, along with a large numeral for the child to trace with her finger. So, the page with one cupcake has the numeral one on the flap, along with “one cupcake” printed underneath.
The handles allow your child to pick up and take these books wherever they go, making them perfect for car rides and a before nap time read.
Rating:
Colors
Hardcover: 10 pages
Publisher: Tiger Tales; Board Book edition (March 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1589256336
ISBN-13: 978-1589256330
Numbers
Hardcover: 10 pages
Publisher: Tiger Tales; Board Book edition (March 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1589256301
ISBN-13: 978-1589256309
Coming Soon!
March 19, 2013 at 7:14 pm | Posted in board books, Books for preschoolers, tiger tales | Leave a commentTags: books for young readers, Children's picture books, The Children's and Teens Book Connection, tiger tales
Tiger tales just shipped me their Spring 2013 titles. Over the next few weeks, look for reviews of these board books to share with your little ones.
Feel free to share what you’re reading right now, too.
I Have a Sister/I Have a Brother by Smiljana Coh
December 20, 2012 at 2:34 pm | Posted in Books to be read by families, Children's picture books, tiger tales | Leave a commentTags: book reviews, books for young readers, books on welcoming new siblings, books that teach a lesson, books that teach children a lesson, children's books, Children's picture books, children's books that teach a lesson, I Have a Brother, Smiljana Coh, The Children's and Teens Book Connection, tiger tales. I Have a Sister
Celebrate siblings in these two books from author/illustrator Smiljana Coh.
A big sister talks about life with her new baby sister. She remembers what it was like when she was small and she likes to make her smile. She also looks forward to the day they can do things together.
I Have a Sister canhelp your daughter adjust to the arrival of a new baby. With adorable artwork and meaningful words, your child will see that a new baby is a great addition to the family, and will learn the fun of being a big sister.
In I Have a Brother, a young boy talks about his new baby brother. While considering the things he used to like when he was small, this big brother likes to make the baby laugh and looks forward to showing him all the things he can do when he’s bigger.
You can’t go wrong with these books. Big brothers and sisters are reminded just how wonderful a new baby can be. I truly enjoyed how Coh had the older sibling look back to how things used to be when he/she was the same age as the new baby. And with Coh’s lovely artwork adding so much to the story, these are books you’ll want to read over and again.
Great gift idea for child who is or will soon become an older sibling.
Rating:
Sister
- Hardcover: 24 pages
- Publisher: Tiger Tales (September 1, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1589251253
- ISBN-13: 978-1589251250
- SRP: $9.95
Brother
- Hardcover: 24 pages
- Publisher: Tiger Tales (September 1, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1589251245
- ISBN-13: 978-1589251243
- SRP: $9.95
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. This review contains my honest opinions, for which I have not been compensated in any way.
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