Children’s book reviews are written by Andrea Dochney of the Oakland Public Library. Zoomer’s Summer Snowstorm By: Ned Young Does the heat have you longing for winter snowstorms? Zoomer, an adorable dog, decides to cool off with an icy treat one hot day. One little snow cone snowballs into a […]
Books are reviewed by Andrea Dochney of the Oakland Public Library. Summer Jackson: Grown Up By: Teresa Harris Have one of those kids who cannot wait to grow up or is tired of being treated like “a baby”? This book features a young girl exactly like that. Summer Jackson decides […]
Dino-Basketball By: Lisa Wheeler A follow up to its hockey, soccer and baseball counterparts, Dino-Basketball follows the big game at Mastadon Square Garden. Although neither the real Clippers or Raptors made it to the NBA Finals this year, the two teams battle for the championship as cheerleader, mascots and even […]
Leap Back Home to Me By: Lauren Thompson Sweet rhymes express the reassuring love of a mother frog to her child going out into the world. As the little frog ventures farther and farther away, the mother frog faithfully awaits his return. The words flow nicely as simplistic watercolor and […]
Children’s Books reviewed by Andrea Dochney of the Oakland Pubic Library If You’re Hoppy By: April Sayre With a cover featuring some springtime staples, If You’re Hoppy encourages readers to mimic various animal movements from hopping to growling. The illustrations are straightforward and fun as they depict animals in various […]
Dr. Seuss’s Oh the Places You’ll Go Pop-Up By: David a Carter March 2nd marks the birthday of one of the greatest children’s book authors of all time. Many libraries and book stores dedicate displays to the man who created silly rhymes and worlds which captivate young readers. This 20th […]
