This story we listened to in the car on audio on one of our many commutes. Clearly this one caught the attention of my 6 year old. The idea of a mouse riding a motorcycle was wonderous! The story begins with a boy staying in a hotel with his parents when he happened upon a mouse who could talk. They became fast friends and the boy lent the mouse his toy motorcycle to use. You can only imagine the adventures and troubles the mouse got into. Action-packed with an element of soft-hearted friendship.
We give this story 2 great big thumbs up!
Excellent for kids 5 & older.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
The first three chapters of this book were wonderful until my 11yo son read the rest without me. He was so intrigued he couldn't put it down and had to finish it. Needless to say I still have yet to finish.
The story begins on an Island in the South Pacific in which lived the people of Ghalas-at. A young girl named Karana finds herself stranded on the island after the Aleut people killed many of her people and the white people captured the rest. The imagery and storytelling captured us and we felt like we were with her. It is a based on a true story that reveals courage, serenity and greatness of spirit.
My son gives this story two thumbs up.
I recommend this book for ages 10yrs and older.
The story begins on an Island in the South Pacific in which lived the people of Ghalas-at. A young girl named Karana finds herself stranded on the island after the Aleut people killed many of her people and the white people captured the rest. The imagery and storytelling captured us and we felt like we were with her. It is a based on a true story that reveals courage, serenity and greatness of spirit.
My son gives this story two thumbs up.
I recommend this book for ages 10yrs and older.
Harry the Poisonous Centipede by Lynne Reid Banks
This was an interesting book. My son was completely engaged in listening to it. It is a story about the adventures of a poisonous centipede told from the perspective of an insect and how we Hoo-Mins, as they calls us, might be strange and scary creatures to them. My son and I had many discussions about our presence in the insect and bug world. This was a great story full of laughter and adventure but also had the added element of 'food-for-thought'.
My son gives this story 2 thumbs up!
A great read for 6yrs and older.
My son gives this story 2 thumbs up!
A great read for 6yrs and older.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Redwall (The Series) by Brian Jacques
This series is full of action and adventure but not for the faint of heart. It is a fantasy story of mice and other woodland creatures who live at Redwall Abbey. The villian of this story is an evil rat named Cluny the Scourge who wants to overthrow the Abbey's current residents. In order to rid themselves of Cluny they have to go on a quest to find the Legendary Sword.
There are alot of mature descriptions within this story so it is recommended for ages 12 & up.
My son gives this series two thumbs & two big toes up!
There are alot of mature descriptions within this story so it is recommended for ages 12 & up.
My son gives this series two thumbs & two big toes up!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss
We currently watched the 1970's movie of the Swiss Family Robinson in which my 6yo & 11yo loved! Much action an adventure about a family stranded on a deserted island. This all-time classic was a hit. The movie opened up many discussions from, self-sufficiency to animal rights to design/architecture to geography. My son was so enthralled he has taken on the task to now read the 470 page book which doesn't daunt him at all.
So far he gives it one thumb down and one thumb up because of the extended detail it gives. He finds it boring in spots. An interesting observation from a new generation of readers.
Good for 11 years and older.
So far he gives it one thumb down and one thumb up because of the extended detail it gives. He finds it boring in spots. An interesting observation from a new generation of readers.
Good for 11 years and older.
The Lighthouse Family: The Eagle by Cynthia Rylant
This was a lovely, simple read. An unlikely family consisting of a cat, a dog & three baby mice who all found each and created their own family. The young mice find adventure and make new friends!
My 6yo loved it and we were thrilled to find out there are two more books by this author, in which the adventures continue.
We gave this book two thumbs up.
A great read for kidlets 4 years and older.
My 6yo loved it and we were thrilled to find out there are two more books by this author, in which the adventures continue.
We gave this book two thumbs up.
A great read for kidlets 4 years and older.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford
I have to use the word 'incredible' as in the title, to comment about this book. A truly inspirational, heartwarming book filled with beautiful writing and compassion. The book is generally intended for older kids but my 6yo loved it.
If you are not familiar with this classic Canadian story here is a little bit about it. The story is about 3 bonded animals, two dogs & a cat, finding their way home across hundreds of miles of rugged country, encountering many hardships along the way. Your best bet is to just grab a copy, curl up and read it! If you've read it before, read it again!
My 11yo & 6yo loved it.
We all give it 6 huge thumbs up.
If you are not familiar with this classic Canadian story here is a little bit about it. The story is about 3 bonded animals, two dogs & a cat, finding their way home across hundreds of miles of rugged country, encountering many hardships along the way. Your best bet is to just grab a copy, curl up and read it! If you've read it before, read it again!
My 11yo & 6yo loved it.
We all give it 6 huge thumbs up.
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