Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My daughter loved every second of this book and has asked me to read it to her multiple times since the first time we read it. I love watching her mind working as we read it together. We can’t wait to see what else we can read from this author!
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love Amaleigha books!
You can guarantee you will always get a pure story with one!
I don’t know that I would say small children are a good target for this one.
But the message behind this book is so beautiful. I really enjoyed reading it!
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story is about a sweet girl who always thinks of others. She is very observant and notices things that others don’t. When she finds something she enjoys she wants to make sure everyone else can enjoy it too, so she finds a way to make it happen. In this story, she wants everyone to share her love of books, but discovers that there are not very many books available for bilingual students. She comes up with a plan and gets the community involved in making changes, so that the library has books for everyone.
This is another sweet story that reminds us not only to think of others and be aware that not everyone is as fortunate, but also that we can help others and even little people can make big changes to make the world better for everyone. I definitely recommend this book.
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another really cute story about Amaleigha! For a 6 year old she has such a grown up head on her shoulders and she thinks of such wonderful ideas. I love how this book can encourage children to think about how to fundraise for different things and encourage communities working together. I loved that at the end of the story there is suggestions about how to build a community book box, something that I’m sure children would love to do and be a part of. The story is simple and easy to follow with beautiful illustrations.
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a great read! I had read another of Amaleigha’s adventures recently and was so excited to see another. I loved how they incorporated a love of reading for this character. Made her very relatable. It was such an inspiring story as well. To make sure everyone has stories to read in their respective languages is amazing!! Would definitely recommend this to friends who have children!
Review by @heather26
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Small eyes, big dreams. Amaleigha is a five year old who has big ideas. She loves spending time in nature. She runs barefoot in the woods, spends a lot of time gazing at the sky. She suddenly has this idea of sharing her experience with someone. She brings up the idea before her parents who whole heartedly support her. Her friends and family join in and together they make a big difference in the community! A cute story to remind children that you can start making a difference to this world at any age. The illustrations were very nice and the plot was neat. I loved the concept.
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a great little story. It’s a book that adults will enjoy reading with their littles and the littles can read on their own. It’s a nice reminder of how innocent kids are and how they see the world around them.
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this story. It was so cute and wholesome. It follows Amaleigha, a 5 yr old who loves the outdoors and nature. She comes up with a brilliant idea and with determination and the help of others, she brings it to fruition. She proves that even young children can have a powerful impact on their community and the world. I hope you read it with your young ones, and I hope it encourages everyone to go out and do your very best for this world. Most of all I hope it encourages everyone to go out into nature more often.
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Janice Pratt really brings to life a child’s imagination and the possibilities that can come of it. This is a great book for children and adults alike with a lovely story and wonderful accompanying illustrations.
As an elementary librarian, I adore the book, Amaleigha Loves a Good Story. Amaleigha has the world’s biggest heart and always finds ways to help the people around her. She loves to read books but soon notices that the bilingual section of her school library does not have many books. She crafts a plan to enhance her school library collection and soon has the whole community’s support.
Janice Pratt has a knack for writing amazing stories that show children how to be better people in a relatable manner. One of my favorite things about this book is that it provides a message that children need access to bilingual books at school and in the community. Pratt even included the mayor’s message in different languages which makes the message shine through her book.
Many social-emotional points can be spoken about within the story… Speaking to children about these different points can help them become more like Amaleigha.
– How can we have big hearts?
– How can we help others?
– How can we work together as a community?
– Even as a child, you can do great things.
This book would be a great way to spark the interest of children in creating a little library. Speaking of which, the back of the book provides information about creating a little library.
I also want to give a shout-out to Alina Kralia who truly brings the story to life with vivid illustrations. Kralia does an amazing job even with the smallest details of the illustrations.
As a side note… I have to say that for one of two reasons, the dedication made my heart smile: I serve as a school librarian and I know of a few librarians in the Oklahoma area.
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
For a kid’s book, I found it inspiring and as a kid’s book, that’s downright surprising. I not only enjoyed the characters but admired Amaleigha the most! Her personality rang true for a lively 5-yea-old and entertained me and my kids upon reading this to them. My 7-yr-old is still acting like her at home and at school: don’t judge me, LOL but it’s so funny.
Witty, funny and downright informative: she reminds me to keep the inner child in me alive and kicking!
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another sweet, wonderfully illustrated, well written Amaleigha story. This one stars the independent, creative, curious Amaleigha. She really enjoys being outdoors and investigating the changing seasons, and all the intricacies that nature, and the world have to offer but wants everyone else to be able to have the same opportunities to do so as well. Amaleigha gathers her family, and individuals throughout town and together they build a barefoot park. I really loved how the author includes directions on how to build your own barefoot park to really get the readers engaged and having fun. This is a wonderful children’s story.
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a beautiful story about a little girl who maybe a little different than other kids her age. She really thinks about the world around her. She is a nature lover, and an explorer. She is a dreamer with a big idea and works to make it happen, even at her age. She reminds me of my 5yo. He enjoyed this story and we can’t wait to read more in the series.
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amaleigha is a six year old who loves to help and be kind. She thinks of others and helps when and where she can. She is always having big ideas and some of those ideas turn into big plans! Her grandparents always say she will change the world with her ideas someday! Well, Amaleigha loves to read. She likes to visit her school library when ever she can. It’s a wonderful place to find new books. She loves all the different stories that she is able to read because she has them in their library. But she notices a problem with some of the selections and guess what? She gets an idea! Her community is made up of people who come from different countries and they don’t have much for them to read in their own languages. She couldn’t imagine not being able to read some of the wonderful stories that she’s been able to read, just because it wasn’t in her language. Well Amaleigha comes up with a plan! She takes her plan to some of her family and friends for help. Some of the community member even get involved! Read this super cute book to see how she solves this problem in her community. And how she is going to change the world one big idea at a time! I read this book with my seven year old and she loved it! We have read a couple of them from this author and she has liked every one so far. She was the perfect age for them, but I really think that younger kids would enjoy them as well, with a little help with the bigger words.
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really like this series of children books. I think this book is an inspiration for those kids who are always thinking and having big ideas. It offers them some validation and encouragement to move forward with their ideas if at all possible. I recommend this book to anyone who has children that are always thinking and coming up with ideas.
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amaleigha is a five year old who has some big ideas. Her grandparents always say that she will change the world. After spending a lot of time in her backyard barefoot doing things she loves, she has an amazing idea. But ideas need plans and actions! Which means she needs help! She brings the idea and plan to her family. She just has to share all the things she loves with them! And maybe even the world!! With the help of her family, friends, and even the community those plans are put into actions! They open something that will change their community for the better. Read the book to find out what her big idea was and how with help, she makes the world better one big idea at a time! This was such a cute story. I read it with my 7 year old, but younger kids would defiantly love this book too!
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A wonderful tale about a young girl with an amazing idea to turn something she lives into a place everyone could enjoy. Some people find a precious gift and hide it away where only they can enjoy it, but Amaleigha chose to share her special place. This would be a lovely story to read to your children and teach the lesson of sharing. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is amazing.
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Here is another great read and experimental story for your children. Her love for all things nature was a joy to read. Amaleighas way of bringing others out to explore, would encourage all children and adults to want to see it for themselves. I love this author’s children’s books. She writes with children and adults in mind. Her story is fast paced and as well as easy to follow. I recommend this book for all parents to read and explore with their children.
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Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Five-Year-Old Amaleigha has a big future ahead of her. While spending time in her backyard, she gets one of her big ideas. She decides that she wants to show people things she loves to do. Therefore, she puts her plan to action with the help her parents, grandmother, and brother. People around the community start taking notice, and are surprised by Amaleigha plan. This is a must read to find out what she is able to do.
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a short but cute read. The grownups around her always talk about how caring and thoughtful Amaleigha is. She can be seen making a card for someone or planning a surprise.
Amaleigha also loved to read and visit the school library. She notices that there are not a lot of books for people who speak a different language. So sets her plan into action so that students who speak a different language would have more books to choose from.
Reading this just shows you what can happen when word gets around. So many people wanted to help and raise money in order to purchase books.
Not long after that, the community opened the bilingual free library.
I loved this story and how the community came together to help out with this goal.
I hope to read more Amaleigha stories.
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Such a great story that reminds us all that we need to take the time to enjoy the environment around us and how important it is for children’s voices to be heard. Amaleigha is such a sweet, smart girl and she has some great ideas – one of which is obviously explored in this beautiful story. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by @sparkinside
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My son and I really enjoyed Amaleigha and the Big Idea. Before we even got to Page 2, he stopped me and said “there are so many words and I didn’t expect that. I visioned all the stuff without it being in the pictures.” Despite being 6 years old and not knowing the right words, he it not wrong. There are a lot of words for a children’s book- so this is more of a parent or teacher read story. Not so much a beginning reader, but it was a great story. The idea was a big idea for anyone, let alone a 5 year old. But it was a good idea and cute. I love the resources at the end, in case you and your child want to create their own version. The illustrations were bright and cute. We have another of her stories on our TBR list.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another great inspirational children’s book. This is the second book by this author that I have read and I am quite impressed. I really like how the book grabs the reader and inspires them. This book is definitely a great book for your children and I only wish mine were young enough for this. I will definitely be recommending this book to friends who have younger children or grandchildren.
Review by @caraleeloonat
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Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Such a beautifully inspirational and inclusive story. Shows the true heart of children and what can happen when adults get on board with the ideas of the children in their lives rather than dismissing them because they are young. The children are the future as the saying goes and they see things so clearly. Amaleigha is definitely one of those children with a beautiful heart and I would recommend this book for all parents to read with their little ones.
Reviewed by @sparkinside
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amaleigha is a six year old who loves to help people. When she sees a need at she school she approaches teachers, the librarian and her grandfather for help. Heart warming story about a little girl who wants to make a difference.
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A very sweet story about a girl with with a very big heart! It had a message important to people in all walks of life, and stressed the importance of inclusion. Amaleigh loves her town and loves to read. Seeing that her local library is facing challenges gives her the idea and inspiration to make changes. She wants her friends and community who speak different languages to enjoy the library and strives to make sure they do! I loved this book!!
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A very sweet story about a girl with with a very big heart! It had a message important to people in all walks of life, and stressed the importance of inclusion. Amaleigh loves her town and loves to read. Seeing that her local library is facing challenges gives her the idea and inspiration to make changes. She wants her friends and community who speak different languages to enjoy the library and strives to make sure they do! I loved this book!!
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amaleigha is a super sweet little girl who loves to visit the library and enjoys the many books that are available for her. She notices that other children, who don’t speak English, don’t have as many books available to them. So Amaleigha sets out to raise money to fix that and builds a little library so anyone has access to the books that they were able to get at any time. This was an incredibly sweet story that I was happy to share with my kiddos and we all thoroughly enjoyed. I really loved the directions on how to build your own little free library. I would absolutely recommend this book.
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a cute short book for you little ones. I read this book with my grandbabies, and they loved it. I think a lot of the school libraries have the same issue about not having othe language books, and my grandbabies could relate to the story in that aspect.
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a cute short book for you little ones. I read this book with my grandbabies, and they loved it. They liked that they do some of the same outdoor things as Amaleigha. My grandbabies lived her big idea.
