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This week, I posted:
–Flashback Friday: Books and Coming Out– The world can seem like a lonely place when you feel different from others. Books help us feel less isolated. When we find the right book, we can identify with the character and their situation. Somehow it seems a writer has discovered all our dreams and fears and woven a story around them. Maybe it’ll give the reader the assurance they aren’t alone and the courage to be who they are.
-Daisy Gets Lost by Chris Raschka [*]- This follow up to the Caldecott winning A Ball for Daisy sees the dog lost in the forest.
-The Silver Button by Bob Graham [**]- This is an interesting concept book. It tackles what happens in the world in one moment when a girl draws a silver button and her baby brother takes his first step. Great for awareness and being connected.
-Moo! by David LaRochelle, Illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka [*]
-Smash: Trial by Fire by Chris A. Bolton; Illustrated by Kyle Bolton [**]- I saw this duo during Wordstock and they seemed real nice folks so I decided to read their book. I would recommend this graphic novel to every kid who ever fantasized about being a superhero. Young readers will identify with the boy learning to use and control his newfound powers. Bullying and family dynamics are also explored. Clearly, a first book in a planned series.
-Little Red Writing by Joan Holub, Illustrated by Melissa Sweet [***- My Pick of the Week]- What a fun and creative take on Little Red Riding Hood! Little Red Writing involves pencils and an electric sharpener. It tackles the writing process in a new way! Lots of puns and wordplay!
-On the Day You Were Born by Nancy Tillman [**]- Having read her books recently has been a real treat! Such wonderful messages to tell children how wonderful and loved they are. Or, read it to your sweetheart or best friend. Grown ups can use loving words, too!
Rating Scale
*= It was OK
**= Liked it
***= Recommended
****= Highly Recommended
*****= Favorite
I’m actively reading Midnight at the Dragon Café by Judy Fong Bates for a one of my reading challenges.
Have a great reading week!
The Chronicles Of A Children's Book Writer - Earl Dizon 
Nice list of books – I do wish I could see their covers though! Silver Button sounds like a meaningful read, for both adults and children.
Happy reading!
Jacqueline Wilson is one of the best selling children’s authors in Great Britain, and one of my daughter’s favorites! It’s been hard to get her books in the US, but at least now we can get e books. Candyfloss is one that is easily available, and pretty usual for her work if you want to check one out.
I know what you mean about Nancy Tillman’s books – very beautiful aren’t they? I have a special affinity with fractured fairy tales, I hope to find Little Red Writing soon. So many great books!
Little Red Writing sounds perfect for one of the teachers at my school. I will have to pass the title on to her!