This was a cute children’s book that I am going to read to my new grand daughter when we move back there in a couple of weeks. I want her to enjoy the pictures and to learn to enjoy reading as much as I do.
I think any child will be happy to get this book or have it read to them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Phylis Carpenterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPhylis Carpenter2024-10-21 16:50:412024-10-23 07:30:10It’s Cool to be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights Review by Phylis Carpenter October 2024
This is such a great gift for any kid that is getting a little brother or a sibling period. It’s a great book to be able to read with the sibling and new baby or if the sibling is old enough for them to read to the new baby. It highlights all the great things you get to do for your younger sibling. It shows you what family is about. I would definitely recommend this book for any family that’s adding another sibling to the mix.
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This book is an introduction for all big brothers to be, it shows some things that they will have to do, silich as play peekaboo and teach them all that they learned as a little one.
It shows how to be protective, loving, gentle and how to share both people and things, how life will change and all the exciting things to look forward to in the future.
It is charming, easy to understand and made from the child’s perspective, which makes it adaptable and inclusive of all, a must have for all big brothers to be!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2024-10-21 12:17:532024-10-23 07:34:37Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family by Deniese Dennis – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights. This is such a great book about just being kind. Kids of all ages can learn from this sweet book. It teaches us that even the small things that you help people with are just as kind as the big things. It teaches kids that take what you are good at and help people with that skill. You can help in all kinds of ways. It is geared at kids 7 to 9 years of age but even my nephew who is younger really enjoyed it. It would make a great book for your upper elementary teachers for their classroom. I loved this book and I am making it a part of our family library.
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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis is a great kids book
An exciting period of development and change occurs when a new baby brother joins the family. By encouraging acceptance and involvement in taking care of a younger brother, this book is excellent for preparing your “not so little one” for the new position of big brother. The big brother in this endearing book is ecstatic to have a younger sibling and gives him a kiss upon arrival. Big brother is excellent at teaching the baby how to do things, from playing peek-a-boo to teaching them that cows moo. Not only does he assist in determining the baby’s requirements and teach them how to share, but his greatest contribution as a big brother is his unwavering presence and friendship.
This is a great book for kids who are getting a sibling. This shows them a greater understanding of the meaning of having a sibling
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This book is targeted toward a young audience, and I would definitely recommend it to parents and teachers and even children’s librarians. The illustrations are vibrant and beautiful. As I was moving from page to page, I felt almost like I was near the river, seeing the animals described and drawn. This book is short, making it a perfect bedtime story, or quick read for a squirmy kid. Themes covered within the book are “hard hitting”, such as pollution, yet touched on lightly in a way that won’t confuse young children and may even go unnoticed but be a good jumping off point for further discussion.
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Shermaine Perry-Knights is a TedX speaker, award-winning facilitator, world traveler, and author. Serving military families through quality literature is her goal and passion. Shermaine’s memories of growing up as a military child inspire her stories. She writes to encourage warmth, joy and understanding for military children and families. Shermaine simply writes the books that she wanted as a kid growing up across the globe. Her books make military-connected families feel “heard, seen and represented”. Check out her 13+ children’s books including the award-winning I Move A Lot And That’s Okay, Sasha Smart, and others.
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This is a great story about how being kind doesn’t require someone to do really big things. That being kind can be little things like helping someone tie a shoe, or helping carry bags of groceries. You can make a difference every day by being kind and helping others. I think it has a great lesson. The extras at the end really add a lot to this book too.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Brehanthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Brehant2024-10-20 20:04:092024-10-23 07:08:42It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Crystal Brehant
Down by the River by Tricia Gardella 4 stars This is a cute book. Very different from what I would normally read. However, that being, said I can see it being very educational for children. It’s almost like a poem set to illustration. The pictures are beautiful, and the descriptions are worded wonderfully. I read it to my daughter she loved it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kelly Highthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKelly Hight2024-10-20 19:32:132024-10-23 07:06:21Down By The River by Tricia Gardella
This is a great story. It helps remind children that sometimes it is the smallest things that make them special. I agree that often it is the big splashy things that make the most noise and leave people feeling like they are not important because they are not able to do that big splashy thing or only able to do it but not at the level of someone else. I love how this story brings home the message that being kind and helping others is equally valuable and worthy of being rewarded. I recommend this book to anyone with children who need this kind of affirmation.
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This is a cute little story. I think this is a great story to share with your child when they are about to become an older brother. It helps to make them see that the upcoming sibling is a good thing as they will be someone the new brother will look up to. The story also reminds them that they are not being replaced but rather that they will now have someone to share their life with. I recommend this story to any parent who is about to welcome another child into the family, read this story with your other child and share with them how they are going to be such a great big brother.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Rushinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Rushin2024-10-20 13:46:352024-10-23 07:02:11Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Cindy Rushin
Wow, this was such a heartwarming book for little ones finding themselves with a sibling. Sibling love is such a special bond and this author shows us that in spades. I was lucky to have an amazing sister who looked after me and loved me like this little boy. I will be looking for more books from this author to read to my grandson. The illustrations are bright and eye-catching. I loved this story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Deb Robinsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDeb Robinson2024-10-20 12:39:202024-10-23 07:01:44Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Deb Robinson
5 Stars Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis
His Little Brother, I love You is a sweet and heartwarming children’s book that children ages 1-5 will enjoy. This is a sweet story about welcoming a new baby and the role of being the big brother and his responsibilities as big brother. Big brothers help guide the little ones while teaching certain skills along the way. Big brothers are protectors and will always keep the little one safe. We loved this book and the colorful illustrations brought the story to life. I highly recommend reading this book especially if you have a new baby or are about to welcome a new baby. We look forward to reading more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2024-10-20 06:15:372024-10-23 07:18:39Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
As someone with little brothers I found nothing but facts in these beautifully illustrated pages. Absolutely love the fun words on every page to bring some silly into story time. Easy to read for all ages and those recently promoted.
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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf is Book Three in the Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series. It is a children’s chapter book full of mystery, adventure, crime, family, friendship, and fun. The story centers around a young boy by the name of Dylan who does not go anywhere without his junior detective kit, that he keeps on an old tool belt around his waist. Along with him on the adventures is his younger sister Emily, who helps him solve each new mystery and his trusty sidekick, his dog Theodore. Dylan, Emily, and Theodore are trying to solve the mystery of the missing Camp Leaf trophy that has been replaced by a moss-covered rock. Determined to solve the mystery, the trio follow the trail of clues to discover there is a long list of potential suspects. This is a great little chapter book for children ages 5 to 9 years of age that are just maybe learning how to read chapter books for the first time. It has a few illustrations mixed in to help bring the story to life. A great book that will teach children about problem solving, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
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This is the cutest little book. It celebrates the love between older and younger siblings. Aged for younger children, it was easy to follow and very relatable. Great pictures follow the story line. All in all, this book is a great little keepsake.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angelahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela2024-10-18 16:00:172024-10-23 06:48:00Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Angela Plate, October 2024
This book was so cute! I loved it. My kids really enjoyed it. A big brother is telling his little brother all the things that they can do and the things that he will teach him as he grows. The story is adorable.
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This was my first book I had picked up by this author, and it was such a sweet and heartwarming read! My kiddos are a little older than the target audience, but we still enjoyed reading it together. This delightfully heartfelt exploration of sibling bonds is crafted with care for families welcoming a new addition. It’s a cute picture book that perfectly captures the mix of excitement and adjustment that comes with becoming a big brother! The narrative is simple yet effective, allowing younger readers to relate to the feeling of pride and joy that accompany their new responsibilities. The big brother’s gentle guidance paints a lovely picture of nurturing and companionship. The gorgeous illustrations beautifully capture the warmth and affection shared between the brothers. This is a tender and engaging story that will resonate with families navigating the transition of welcoming a new baby!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2024-10-17 21:39:132024-10-23 06:41:20Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Shannen Kern
Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray. I love this cute series and even though this is the 3rd book in the series it can be read as a standalone. My 6 year old nephew loves these stories. Its the continuing story of Dylan, his little sister Emily and his dog. Dylan has a detective kit and he never leaves home without it. When they go camping and the Camp Leaf Trophy goes missing, Dylan,his dog Theodore, other friends and his sister are on the case. This book is perfect of the young child learning to read and it has amazing resources for teachers that can be printed out as well. This would make a great family time book to read and would be the perfect gift for older elementary kids that are learning to read chapter books. We loved it.
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What wonderful story! Enjoyed the story, characters and the fact that there is downloadable material for classroom learning. It was quick read and any beginning reader can read. Loved that anyone one book in the series can be read in any order without missing a beat! I will be recommending to anyone with kids, especially ones just starting on their reading journey!
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This is such a cute book! It’s a sweet book to read to siblings for sure! I loved it! My daughter and niece and nephew thought it was super cute as well! Highly recommend!
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Amazing book ! Loved the story from this author. The lessons learned from this book, dream big, perseverance and creativity, just to name a few. I read this book to the grands and they can not wait for me to get more from this author. The illustrations we absolutely perfect, the characters were well developed and the theme was spot on. Will be recommending to others with Littles.
This book does a great job in showing kids that there is a reason behind every bully. Beefy’s reason is jealousy due to his parents not being there. You find out that even though his parents give him everything he wants, he really just wants them to show up. This also gave ideas on how to help deal with a bully situation, which include asking for help and pointing out the good. While this does have a simplistic solution as to why Beefy is a bully and how the problem is solved it does relay a good message to kids.
This is such a heartwarming story!! Things are not always as they seem and sometimes people project things differently because of how they are treated by others. In this story, Beefy has good things happening but he’s mad. Really and truthfully, he’s probably more hurt. He takes these feelings out on others instead of directing them towards the offenders. When the foster sibling crew get ahold of Beefy, they learn a lot from him, and they from him. Love, courage, and friendship can never be over rated!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2024-10-16 21:29:252024-10-23 06:32:25Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Julie Johnson
Beefy goes from bully to buddy was a good, well illustrated childrens story that covered important lessons for children to learn early in life. I thought Beefy was a little bit of an odd choice for a child’s name, but in a way made sense at the same time with the over aggressive, good at sports, jock type. I also enjoyed seeing the foster kiddos from the previous books have a roll in this one as well. It was a good addition to the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Micalahhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMicalah2024-10-16 20:38:132024-10-23 06:31:51Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz
I like the concept of It’s Cool to be Kind, but I think it missed its mark. The book didn’t flow for me, and got a little off topic in my opinion. It starts with the children discussing a school assignment, what are you best at. But then the kids throw around stories regarding kids being the first to do awesome things. The story continues and we see examples of each character being kind and helpful to others. I think it would have made more sense if their assignment was not “what are you best at?”, but instead “what are some ways you can be kind to others or make a difference in the world?” Regardless, I would read more of the author’s stories to my kids because I think there is potential.
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5 Stars Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek
Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy is part of the Courage Tales Series. My son and I truly enjoyed reading this book. Beefy is the schools biggest Bully. He likes stirring up trouble. He even tries to Bully Giorgio the hero bot. One thing I’ve drilled in my six year old head is be kind,be safe,be responsible. Being kind Goes a long ways. I’ve also taught him that sometimes people or kids act out because they crave attention and love they may not be getting at home. The colorful illustrations help bring the story to life. There’s a great lesson to be learned reading this book. We highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. My son and I look forward to reading more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2024-10-16 19:53:072024-10-23 06:30:32Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
The books in this Courage Tales Series are so cute and great for kids learning to deal with their emotions. Sometimes kids are mean because something in their life is going wrong, so they take it out on other people. That happens her in Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy. Beefy gets the winning goal for the soccer team, but he’s mad. His parents didn’t show up for the game when they promised they’d be around more. Beefy tries to beat up Gavin, but his foster siblings and their robot who helps kids steps in. Read more about the robot in a previous book (Cam Creates a Hero). They take Beefy home to find his parents not home, but their phones are there and some things are out of place. Beefy and the Super Buddies team look around until they spot his parents trapped! The team must help Beefy to save his parents. I won’t say anything more and give it away, but the book is super cute. I think that kids can relate to these books and they will help them learn the correct ways to deal with certain emotions and problems. The illustrations are great as well! I can’t wait to read more with my kids from this author. Great for first libraries, younger kids, and bedtime stories.
I liked the concept of this story. You have someone who is a bully because he doesn’t feel loved at home and is taking it out on kids at school. Those kids in turn try really hard to help Beefy realize that he’s a bully and they end up helping him save his parents and all is right with the world. I really liked the creative, fun, colorful illustrations. I feel that a lot of emphasis was put on the kids being bullied helping the bully rather than the bully trying to understand that he shouldn’t do that. I would have liked to see more emphasis on some self-realization from Beefy rather than his “friends” having to do all of the heavy lifting for him.
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It’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
