animals, children, fitness

Yoga Animals


Author: Paige Towler
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Genre: Children / Animals / Yoga
ISBN: 978-1-4263-3752-9
Pages: 32
Price: $16.99

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Animals stretch, and so should we. In Yoga Animals, kids see animals demonstrating their stretches, and they’re encouraged to mimic their movements.

Fun photos of the animals in their poses show how they stretch their bodies. These poses are: Giraffe (Upward Salute), Flamingo (Tree Pose), Gorilla (Standing Forward Fold), Cat, Puppy (Downward Dog), Lion, Bunny (Rabbit), Cobra, and Crocodile. Additional details regarding each pose are provided in the appendix.

Kids will love learning about yoga from the animals in Yoga Animals.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

children

I’ll Never Get All of That Done!


Author: Bryan Smith
Illustrator: Lisa M. Griffin
Publisher: Boys Town Press
ISBN: 978-1-944882-50-1
Pages: 32
Price: $10.95

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Blake needs to sell some cookies for his team’s bake sale, and his mom expects him to bake them himself. He is overwhelmed with the thought of what he needs to do, so his mom breaks the project down into steps for each day in the week prior to the sale. He follows the plan and the sale is a success.

A few weeks later, he finds himself behind in his schoolwork and once again, he’s overwhelmed at all he has to do. His teacher reminds him of the steps he needs to take – Prioritize, Plan, and Post. He follows the plan and gets his work done.

Now that Blake understands the steps, he is able to use them in getting his schoolwork done, finishing his household chores, and playing video games with his friends. He even teaches these steps to his coach!

Kids can easily become frustrated when they think they have too much to do in too little time. This book offers a helpful reminder for them that prioritizing, planning, and posting their organized list can keep them focused and able to complete the tasks at hand. I highly recommend I’ll Never Get All of That Done!.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

children

Herman Jiggle, Say Hello!


Author: Julia Cook
Illustrator: Michael Garland
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Genre: Children
ISBN: 978-1-944882-51-8
Pages: 32
Price: $10.95

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Herman Jiggle has trouble speaking when he gets nervous around people. His words get jumbled up and he would rather just stay silent. But his mom begins to encourage him to be more social.

Although Herman is reluctant, his mom suggests taking a deep breath before speaking, so his words come out clearly. A big smile helps him relax, and he can even imagine the other person wearing funny jammies. But when Herman gets to be really good at speaking, he is reminded that sometimes it’s better not to talk, like in class when everyone is supposed to be quiet.

Social anxiety is a very real fear for children, and they may need some coaching to find their voice. Tips for parents and educators are also included to assist in working with these kids. I highly recommend Herman Jiggle, Say Hello! for home and classroom.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

science-fiction

Rabbitskin


Author: Catturd
Genre: Science fiction
ISBN: 978-0-578-23117-4
Pages: 207
Price: $16.99

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Logan Spencer has graduated college and is immediately employed by Harry Fox at the age of 16. The two team up to work on Maze-O, Harry’s immensely popular creation. Logan takes to it easily, and his work becomes his passion. But on one visit to Harry’s cabin in the woods where Logan meets Rabbitskin, his life changes overnight. Logan, Harry, and Rabbitskin will soon face a situation that threatens themselves and the whole world, and it will take their combined wits to tackle it together.

In this first book of the trilogy, Catturd introduces us to these supremely intelligent beings and the worlds that they belong to. His creativity and imagination shine in this riveting novel that draws the reader in from the very first page. But just in case you’re not sure what to make of the ending, rest easy knowing that there is a sequel in the works. I highly recommend Rabbitskin.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

children, self improvement

Pause Power


Author: Jennifer Law
Illustrator: Brian Martin
Publisher: Boys Town Press
ISBN: 978-1-944882-49-5
Pages: 32
Price: $10.95

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A boy realizes that it’s easy for people to push his buttons when he gets upset. But until a button named Preston begins to speak to him, he has no idea that HE has control of those buttons – not other people.

Now that he knows he can stop those people from getting to him, he has to learn some techniques. He needs to use “pause power” to take deep breaths, count slowly, and notice how he’s feeling. Then he can make the right decision on how to respond. As he practices, he finds he gets angry less often, knows when he needs to visit the cool down spot, and has a lot more friends.

When kids get angry with others, they don’t usually realize they’re giving their power away. Pause Power helps them take that power back, so they can gain control over their emotions. I highly recommend this book for home and classroom.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

art, children

Modern Art Explorer


Author: Alice Harman
Illustrator: Serge Bloch
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Genre: Children / Modern Art
ISBN: 978-0-500-65220-6
Pages: 96
Price: $19.95

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Modern art is certainly… different. Visiting a modern art gallery can leave us scratching our heads, wondering what the artist had in mind. So how can we learn to appreciate it?

Modern Art Explorer offers kids a glimpse of some of the more famous pieces from the modern art era of the 1860s to the late 1960s. In the introduction, we learn a little bit about this movement in art history, and find some suggestions on how to look at the featured pieces. Then we explore 30 different artworks, which are shown along with the artist’s name, date created, and other interesting details about the piece and the artist. The final section presents a timeline of the period which includes the happenings of the day, along with a glossary and list of artworks.

Kids and adults will find Modern Art Explorer fascinating. I highly recommend it.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

Christian

Drifted


Author: Justin Kane
Genre: Christian
ISBN: 978-1636251462
Pages: 407
Price: $19.99

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Many of us grew up in churches where we were expected to follow a set of rules in the hope that we could please God. But the sad reality is that we’re all sinners, and the only hope we have of getting to Heaven rests on the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for us in dying on the cross. But what if we have it all wrong? What if God only sees Jesus when he looks at us?

Shifting from a functional gospel mindset to a relational one won’t be easy if we’ve already been conditioned to work for God’s approval. But the Bible provides hope that God actually offers a relational gospel. Over 800 scripture references are included in this book that help us rediscover the gospel, the new you, God’s gift of righteousness, God’s way of transforming us, and who God is.

Drifted offers a new and dynamic way of improving our relationship with God. I highly recommend it.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

children

Marvelous Magicians


Author & Illustrator: Lydia Corry
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Genre: Children / Magic
ISBN: 978-0-500-65221-3
Pages: 48
Price: $19.95

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Magicians have been dazzling audiences for 5,000 years, but some were renowned for their spectacular tricks. Marvelous Magicians features eight groundbreaking illusionists who shaped modern magic, plus it showcases other interesting facts about magic through the years.

The magicians appearing in this volume are Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, Richard Potter, Harry Kellar, Long Tack Sam, Adelaide Herrmann, Harry Houdini, Howard Thruston, and Dante. In addition to sharing these mini biographies, this magical book also explains the art of illusion, the role of the magician’s assistant, and why magicians guard their secrets so closely.

Children will enjoy reading about the wonderful tricks these talented magicians were able to perform. I highly recommend Marvelous Magicians.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

self improvement

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Guided Journal


Author: Stephen R. Covey and Sean Covey
Publisher: FranklinCovey
Genre: Self-improvement
ISBN: 978-1-64250-317-3
Pages: 200
Price: $18.95

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a classic self-help book that may people have used over the years to improve their lives. But putting its ideas into practice can be a challenge. Sean Covey has created this guided journal for those who are looking to get even more out of this process.

This guided journal is designed to work with each of the seven habits over several weeks. Each week readers learn more about the habits, while putting them into practice in their own lives. They’re also encouraged to set weekly goals and action plans. Blank space is included for jotting notes and ideas in the weekly sections.

If you’d like some assistance in using these 7 habits, this guided journal will a big help for you.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

Christian, self improvement

Survive the Day


Author: Ben Young
Publisher: David C Cook
Genre: Children / Self-help
ISBN: 978-0-7814-1464-7
Pages: 208
Price: $22.99

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When it feels as if life is out of control and nothing is going right, it can be difficult to see the light. Those are the times that try our souls, and we struggle to fight our way out. Survive the Day was written in response to author Ben Young’s own life storm, and he shares the insights he learned in the process.

Moving through painful circumstances takes time, and Young guides us, holding our hand the whole way. We face the challenge to move forward, make the choice to do something about our situation, and finally find the courage to change. The author shares his own story throughout, as he offers us his suggestions in handling our problems.

Survive the Day offers compassionate and Godly wisdom for moving through our grief and pain. I highly recommend it.

Reviewer: Alice Berger
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