Category Archives: Book Review

This tale was apparently inspired by the rescue of a kitten from under a car outside the author’s home with the help of his “huge-hearted” Brooklyn neighbors. The story is told in the cumulative style of “The House That Jack … Continue reading →

This book explains for children what a mosque is and how the religion of Islam is practiced by its adherents, called Muslims. The little boy who narrates the book tells all about what happens when he attends a mosque, using … Continue reading →

This moving story by multiple-award winning author and illustrator Bryan Collier is about a young boy and how he finds joy in the face of life’s storms. Collier said in an Author’s Note that it was inspired by the life … Continue reading →

Since the beginning of time, people have wondered how new life comes into the world. How does sex lead to babies? How does a baby “know how” to turn into an adult? This fascinating and very fun book is about … Continue reading →

This is a story about a boy in Mississippi named Bo Willie and what happened when he lost his pet, Yellow Dog. “Sometimes life is a mystery. Love is a mountain climb. The blues grabbed me like a shaking chill. … Continue reading →