Kids books engage minds

Posted: Sunday, July 13, 2008

Setting aside reading time during the summer helps keep students' brains from turning to mush. With exciting and interesting books like these, young readers will find reading an adventure.

"A Kitten Tale," written and illustrated by Eric Rohmann (Knopf Books for Young Readers; ages 4-8; $15.99). It's hot and sticky outside, so reading this book about four kittens in the snow might make you wish for winter. Three playful kittens are fearful about the impending snow, and one can't wait to play in it. Beautifully illustrated story about curiosity and overcoming fear.

"A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever," written and illustrated by Marla Frazee (Harcourt; ages 4-8; $16). A tongue-in-cheek story about summertime fun based on Frazee's son's adventures with his best pal as they stay at his grandparents' house and go to nature camp. James and Eamon are more interested in using binoculars to examine each others' freckles and tongues than bird watching, but in the end, some of Grandpa's lessons about Antarctica rub off on the boys.

- MCT News Wire



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