 book reports

book reports (July 2, 2012)

It's summertime, and school's out. It's time to kick off your shoes, settle into a relaxing place and read the day away. Then, be a critic. Tell us what you thought of a book you recently read and you could be published in Printers Row Journal.

Kids ages 5-16 are welcome to submit book reviews up to 150 words. Additional illustrations are encouraged. Younger children may submit drawings instead of written reviews. Drawings must be submitted as a JPEG or PDF. Selected entries will be published in a future issue of Printers Row Journal or online.

Permission slips will be available soon. Please check chicagotribune.com/printersrow later this week to see if permission slips are available for download. Questions? Email printersrow@tribune.com.

For summer reading suggestions for children, visit your local library or check out chicagotribune.com/printersrow for a list of more than 100 well-written, age-appropriate books picked by area librarians.


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Elections and Politics

"Bad Kitty for President" by Nick Bruel (ages 7-10)

The Neighborhood Cat Coalition is holding an election to determine its new president. When there's a tie, the winner is chosen by a surprise, absentee ballot from old kitty.

Sports

"G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet" by Brad Herzog, illustrated by Doug Bowles (ages 6-10)

Brad Herzog writes about the important Olympic athletes and events in this alphabetical story.

Understanding other cultures

"Grandfather's Journey" by Allen Say (ages 5-8)

This picture book describes one man's trip from Japan to the United States and his emotional journey to start a new life.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

"Are We There Yet?" by David Levithan (ages 12+)

Brothers Elijah, 16, and Danny, 23, are at each other's throats. In order to force them to get along, their parents send them on a trip to Italy that will change their relationship forever.

The Beach

"On the Way to the Beach" by Henry Cole (ages 3-8)

Readers follow a young narrator as she observes plants and animals at the beach.

Summertime in the city or country

"The Lizard Man of Crabtree County" by Lucy Nolan, illustrated by Jill Kastner (ages 6-9)

Unknowingly James Arthur makes near-sighted Miss Bunch think there is a lizard man on the loose in Crabtree County. The story gets even more complicated as the entire town starts to hunt an nonexistent lizard man.

Music

"This Jazz Man" by Karen Ehrhardt, illustrated by R.G. Roth (ages 3-7)

This lyrically written book introduces young readers to famous African-American jazz musicians.

Loved the movie? Now read this

If you loved "Chimpanzee," try "Me...Jane" by Patrick McDonnell, illustrated by Kerstin Meyer (ages 4-7)

A young readers' biography of Jane Goodall and her childhood stuffed chimpanzee, Jubilee.
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