Pitter and Patter, by Martha Sullivan, earns the CLC Seal of Approval

Pitter and Patter are two little raindrops which fall simultaneously from a rain cloud.  Pitter lands on an oak leaf before making his journey to the sea.  Patter finds her way to the soil where she eventually makes her way to an underground stream.  Throughout their travels the two raindrops encounter various creatures along the way.  They greet each one cordially with a friendly hello, or howdy before continuing on towards their final destination.  Eventually Pitter and Patter reunite in the sea where the warm air draws them back up into the sky to begin their journey once again.

Pitter and Patter is an enchanting book for children which provides a lively and uplifting story that is entirely unique and fun to read.  Kids are sure to enjoy this story which clips along at a happy pace, introducing youngsters to various creatures while briefly eluding to the science of rain. Illustrations by Cathy Morrison are a joy to behold in this book which is highly recommended for home and school libraries.  Pitter and Patter has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.


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Gopher to the Rescue - Recommended as an Educational Aid

Gopher to the Rescue  A Volcano Recovery Story, written by Terry Catasus Jennings and illustrated by Laurie O'Keefe, is a picture-book depicting the story of wildlife creatures on a mountain range which are affected by a volcano that destroys their habitat.  Gopher, protected by his underground tunnels, is unharmed from the blast of the volcanic explosion.  Meanwhile other animals run to save themselves from the fall-out while others are injured or killed.  Afterward most of the animals stay away because there is no longer enough food available for them to survive.

But gopher still finds tasty bulbs and roots to eat.  As he burrows through his tunnels, he transports seeds and churns the soil, making the ground fertile and helping to propagate new life.  The few remaining creatures . . . mice, ants, beetles and pollywogs are joined by other creatures who are able to return and survive in the desolate conditions.  Months and then years pass before many of the wildlife animals are able to fully return.

Gopher to the Rescue is an educational book full of interesting details about habitat revitalization in the aftermath of traumatic volcanic activity.  Scientists spent years studying life as it slowly returned to a liveable state following the affects of the volcano eruption at Mt. St. Helens in 1980.  This fictionalized story is based upon their research of the recovery of a volcanic region.

Gopher to the Rescue is a valuable teaching tool for children.  Readers may visit the publisher's website for further educational opportunities related to the topic of volcano recovery.  We recommend this book as a learning guide and as an aide in classroom settings.  Gopher to the rescue has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.

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The Great Divide, by Suzanne Slade, Highly Recommended

The Great Divide, by Suzanne Slade, is a clever little book full of lyrical rhymes and mathematical queries for young readers.  While teaching children the names for groups of various types of animals, this picture-book challenges youngsters to figure out the answers to simple division problems. 

Colorful and animated illustrations by Erin E. Hunter help set the stage for this captivating book which would make an excellent addition to any home or school library.

A fabulous array of online resources linked to this book include Accelerated Reader and Reading Counts! quizzes.

The Great Divide comes highly recommended and earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval, a designation reserved for those books which uphold the rigorous criteria set forth by the Children's Literary Classics review committee, a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in publishing, editing, writing, illustration and graphic design.

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Clara's Great War earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval

Clara's Great War earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval

Clara's Great War, written by Evelyn Rothstein and Illustrated by Elizabeth Uhlig, is a heartwarming children's chapter book with great historical significance.  In 1914 Clara was just eleven years old when her home in Kobrin (on the border of Poland and Russia) was occupied by German soldiers.  Her story, as written by author Evelyn Rothstein (Clara's daughter) nearly 100 years later, is written in first person narrative from Clara's perspective on how WWI affected her and her family first-hand.  Her story is both insightful and educational.  Children can glean a message of hope and perseverance as they learn how Clara and her family found the courage to survive in the midst of enemies who took up residence within their home.  Clara's Great War is part of a series written about the author's parents, Clara and Dave.

Clara's Great War earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval, a designation reserved for those books which uphold the rigorous criteria set forth by the Children's Literary Classics review committee, a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in publishing, editing, writing, illustration and graphic design.

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Walking Through Walls, by Karen Cioffi, earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval

Young Wang is disillusioned with the hard work and long hours his father must put in every day just to get by. Having heard the legends of the eternals and the great powers they possess, he decides to make it his life's goal to become an eternal. With limited understanding of what will be expected of him, paired with impure motives, he announces his intentions to anyone he believes might help him learn how he can become an eternal and ultimately perform magic. His persistence pays off and eventually, following a long journey far from home, Wang finds the temple of the eternals. There, he persuades the eternal master to make him an apprentice so he can learn to perform magic. With power and wealth as his compass, he soon grows weary of the days, weeks, and months in which he learns nothing of how to perform magic. There is a turning point in this book, where Wang comes to see beyond his own desires and learns compassion for others.

Walking Through Walls, by Karen Cioffi, is an excellent book with a message of honor and compassion. Illustrations, by Willow Raven, are a terrific addition to this literary treat which will appeal to young readers on a quest for adventures in reading. Discussion points at the back of this book offer further insight into the culture and history of the Chinese as well as talking points for use in a classroom setting.

Walking through walls earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.

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Animal Analogies - Simply Fabulous!

Animalogy - Animal Analogies, written by Marianne Berkes and illustrated by Cathy Morrison, is an educator's dream when it comes to teaching youngsters about analogies. Vibrant, expressive and beautiful full color images spring to life from the pages of this wonderfully illustrated picture book. 

Profoundly educational in its simplicity, Animology offers many easy-to-comprehend examples of analogies as they relate to animals, such as..."Ant is to tiny, as hippo is to big."

In addition, the educational section in the back provides cross-curricular teaching activities, interactive quizzes and more. 

Animalogy - Animal Analogies, would make an excellent addition to any P-3 teacher's academic library.  We highly recommend this book, which has earned our Literary Classics Seal of Approval.

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