Louis Sabin

“Ludwig Van Beethoven: Young Composer” was a very encouraging book to read. Growing up, many children are put under their pressure from their parent to excel in academics, athletics or music. Beethoven also suffered from the stress of attempting to please a parent and never doing so. This book would be a great way for children as young at eight years old to learn that the best approval is from oneself. This book also including some of Beethoven many struggles and accomplishments.

This book is content rich exploring many facets of sea life: from the smallest plants and animals to concepts such as the food-chain, sea plants such as kelp, etc. There is even a page emphasizing the importance of plankton-for our overall food chain. There are several vocabulary words and very interesting pictures of sea creatures big and small (great for younger readers, too). An excellent, informative, fun look at sea life.
Age: 5 and up
Source: TCC ELC (Early Learning Center)

Focuses on the young life of the famous brothers, this biography is short, but contains a number of anecdotes that will both resonate with and inspire young readers. Good moral tone.

This book disappointed me. It's an easy-to-read story of how Willie Mays became a part of major league baseball history. If that's what you want, it's an excellent choice. I rather hoped there would be something more heroic or admirable besides his baseball accomplishments.