Sarah Phillips (1)

"Posie, the smallest kitten in town," has a problem of looking like a “terrible sight.” The kitten had a mouse friend that helps her “fix” herself. Posie learns through out the book that by being herself, she is much better off. I like the colorful pictures and the word phrasing that the book offers. As the last page says, “the important thing is what you do, not whether your coat is pink or blue,” which I like concept but I feel it is a bit shallow. It also begins to make a show more young girl to start thinking her appearance isn’t enough. So cute book but I’m not a huge fan. show less

The Dorling Kindersley book is divided into chapters based on themes: earth and space, the natural world, our world, and science and technology. Each chapter is divided into subsections. Each subsection is dedicated to a more specific topic. The subsections offer a two-page spread about each subject. For example, the American Civil War is divided into The Confederates, The Unionists, types of medical treatments and utensils used to help take care of the wounded, and a map depicting how the show more modern day United States would be divided if the Civil War were today.

I absolutely love the pictures that accompany the "story" being told. Not only do the pictures offer a "real life" view, but they offer a detailed account of what an operating room and day-to-day accommodations would be during the Civil War.

In the classroom, I would encourage students to use the book to search for a possible research topic that interests them. This is a great springboard for creating another level of interest in learning/research...not the boring black and white copy usually seen on research bookshelves. show less

This is a lovely book. Just the thing to start a young child on the idea that books are for information as much as stories.

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