Penny Worms

Marvelous!
The teacher has turned the classroom into real inspiration for the children to learn about seven fauna in the world. They learned so much about fauna and ecosystems, and at the end of the semester they explained their choices. Afterward, there is a section with vignettes and websites to follow as well as a glossary. I loved it and so will English speaking kids everywhere!
The illustrations by Hannah Bailey are clear, simple, colorful, and utterly delightful.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school or your public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from North Star Editions/Jolly Fish Press via NetGalley. Thank you!… (mere)

I have lots of books like this, and I love Wallace & Gromit, so I knew I had to have this one.

First, I'm very disappointed that Gromit has been given a "voice" in this book. Part of his charm is that he doesn't speak, and this should carry over to not writing anything, either. He's a dog, for crying out loud! A very intelligent dog, but it breaks my suspension of disbelief to have him write notes in this book.

Second, one of the interactive parts of this book was promptly ripped by my four year old daughter. It was kind of flimsy to begin with, so just keep an eye on your copy if you let small kids play with it. (It IS a kid's book, right?)

I liked the extra bits overall. No huge revelations, and it will feel incomplete when their next adventure comes out, but a nice addition to a W&G collection.… (mere)