Readers Preference Reviews

Following on the success of "I Wish I had Freckles like Abby" and "I Wish I had Glasses like Rosa" comes "I Wish I Was Tall Like Willie".  As with the earlier books this one focuses on the common childhood desire to be just like your best friend.  It is the story of a young boy who tries everything to try to appear taller like his friend Willie.  From walking on stilts to putting socks in his shoes he tries everything but of course nothing works.  With the complete text in both Spanish and English readers of either language can appreciate th

This is the second book in a new series from beloved children's author R. L. Stine of Goosebumps fame. Bernie Bridges has a problem. His residential school does not allow any pets and his dog and parrot have arrived. How will he keep them hidden from view?

This is the first in a new series from beloved children's author R. L. Stine of Goosebumps fame. Bernie Bridges wants Sherman Oaks' fancy new watch. How will he get it? He challenges the residents of Sherman's residential home to a pie eating contest. They will pick a representative for them and Bernie's group will choose a person to represent them. Of course, Bernie has a secret plan. Will it work?

Book three of the Rotten School series this one has Bernie Bridges trying his best to get a date with April-May June. But April-May is not interested in a boy who can't seem to keep out of trouble. So, Bernie tries his best to be a good student. That means he can't be involved in the slug race... or can he? Another story with better than average appeal to the pre-teen reader, The Good, the Bad and the Very Slimy is recommended.

Author: R. L. Stine
Publisher: Parachute Publishing, LLC
1350 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Copyright: 2005
ISBN: 0060785926
Pages: 111

This book has six children's tales that take place in a dinosaur community. Join Crispin, Wesley, Suds, Dixie, and Bumble on their adventures and at the same time learn the value of obeying parents, forgiveness, responsibility, healthy habits, respect and kindness. Each story ends with an appropriate moral and provides a good starting point for discussing ethics, values, and responsibilities with your children. With bright and colorful illustrations to keep a child's interest, Dino Tales is a highly recommended children's read.

Author: Katiuscia Giusti
Publisher: Aurora Production AG

Frog wants to fly! But flying is a bird thing and not a frog thing. Frog can do frog things but he wants to fly. Everyone tells him that he can do anything, as long as it is a frog thing. But you never know what might happen and how a frog might be able to do a bird thing. A Frog Thing is an excellent children's book and highly recommended.

Authors: Eric Drachman
Publisher: Kidwick Books, LLC
363 South Saltair Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Copyright: 2005
ISBN: 9780970380937
Pages: 32
Price: 18.95
Ages: 9 – 12 years