Stephanie Coccia- Grandfather's Rock

Grandfather’s Rock: An Italian Folktale

By: Joel Strangis

Illustrated by: Ruth Gamper

Summary: In a Southern Italian town a father lives with his wife and four children. His father, who is old comes to live with them. However, as the cost of having him is to much on the family, and they decide to take him to the old people’s home. The children are saddened by this, but tell their father that they will help with the chores so that grandfather will be able to stay.

Evaluation/rating: I love that this story shows the strength of the family bonds. It kind of reminds me as I am with my family.  There are bright and colorful pictures on each page.

5 stars

Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, 1993

ISBN: 0-395-65367-3

Steph Coccia- Cherry Pie Baby

The Cherry Pie Baby

Authored and illustrated by: Kay Chorao

Summary: Little dog Annie wants a little brother, instead of her ragged baby doll. As she is helping her father serve pies, a little boy dog named Beau stops to buy some. However, he is out of money, and trades his baby dog  brother for the pies. As Annie’s father finds out about the deal, she returns the baby, but gains Beau as a friend. 

Evaluation/ Rating: What I like most about this book is the use of animals. The use of animals makes the story so much sweeter. Another factor in this book that I like is that it relates to the mishaps in childhood. For example, wanting a baby brother, making friends, and working with parents. However, the example in the book is a little far out, but I feel that we can get the idea. The pictures are also very colorful and depict what the text is saying very well.

5 stars

Published by: E.P. Dutton, 1989

ISBN: 0-525-44435-1

Steph Coccia- First Prayers

First Prayers: A Celebration of Faith and Love

Authored and Illustrated by: Troy Howell

Summary: This book, allows children to pray for things that are in their life. There are prayers about mom, dad, and friends. It is a great way for children to be thankful for what they have.

Evaluation/ Rating: The book has vivid imagery of what the prayer is about. For example, there was a prayer about big and small things, and the picture that depicted the prayer was an elephant and mouse. I feel that it allows to children to put a picture for what they are praying for.

5 stars

Published by: Sterling Children’s Book, 2012

ISBN: 978-1-4027-6454-7

Steph Coccia- Joe's Toe

Joe’s Toe

By: Bobby Lynn Maslen

Pictures: John R. Maslen

Summary: Joe is riding his bike, but goes over a bump. He breaks his toe and his bike. A passenger, Sam Jones helps him and his bike!

Like the book I blogged about before, this book also helps children with the long vowel combination and vowel combinations. In addition it shows how everyone (children and adults) can show compassion make the world a better place!

ISBN: 978-0-439-17585-2

Published by: Scholastic Inc. 2006

5 stars

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Steph Coccia- Bud's Nap

Bud’s Nap

By: Bobby Lynn Maslen

Pictures: John R. Maslen

Summary: Bud is taking a nap, and does not notice the bees or butterflies on him. When he wakes up, he jumps and does not feel sleepy anymore.

This book is great to illustrate life and what could happen in the child’s eye. As I was taking a book walk, I noticed at the end of the book that the purpose was long vowel combination, vowel combination, and a blend of words. In addition to the meaning of the story it allows the child to develop a mastery if verbal skills.   

ISBN- 978-0-439-17586-9

Published by: Scholastic Inc. 2006

5 Stars!!

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