Reviews by Andrea Elson of the Oakland Public Library Just as Good : How Larry Doby Changed America’s Game By: Chris Crowe Expanding on the story of baseball’s racial integration, a family follows the play of the second African-American to play major league baseball, Larry Doby. The story does an […]
As reviewed by Andrea Dochney formerly of the Oakland Public Library The Great Reindeer Rebellion By: Lisa Trumbauer A definite new Christmas must-have, The Great Reindeer Rebellion finds Santa dealing with labor issues when his reindeer go on strike. Santa tries various animals from dogs to elephants until he finally […]
Children’s book reviews by Pierre Rosen of the Oakland Public Library Babushka Baba Yaga by Patricia Polacco For parents looking for a non-traditional Halloween book with a message of tolerance and a smattering of traditional Russian culture and folklore, Patricia Polacco’s, Babushka Baba Yaga is a treat. The book is […]
Children’s book reviews by Pierre Rosen of the Oakland Public Library At First Bite By Ruth Ames In this latest installment of the Poison Apple series, our heroine is still adjusting to life as a vampire. This transition isn’t easy since a move to a new city means having to […]
Children’s Book Reviews by Andrea Dochney of The Oakland Public Library Woolbur By: Leslie Helakoski Is your child not one to follow the flock? Woolbur, an adorable tale about a free spirit sheep, touts the value of individuality. Follow Woolbur through traditional sheep activities and jobs as he makes his […]
In honor of Mother Goose Day, May 1, here are some new twists on the old classics reviewed by Andrea Elson of the Oakland Public Library! Builder Goose : It’s construction rhyme time! by Boni Ashburn Taking a construction spin on classic nursery rhymes, Ashburn recreates 22 familiar rhymes with […]
