Examining Books

A place to record the books I've read. With a short review on each. I strive to never tell too much of the story to ruin it for anyone. BUT, if it is a picture book, I often tell the endings. “Of course anyone who truly loves books buys more of them than he or she can hope to read in one fleeting lifetime. A good book, resting unopened in its slot on a shelf, full of majestic potentiality, is the most comforting sort of intellectual wallpaper.” ― David Quammen

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Mung-Mung by Linda Sue Park

Mung-Mung by Linda Sue Park
This storybook asks “What kind of animal says…” Each page asks that question. Then it gives the sound of each animal, but not just in English. It gives the sound in many languages. Then the answer is found by opening up the page to make the page open extra long to find the animal that answers the question.

I love this book. The illustrations are beautiful and the colors are bright. It is a really fun book and I love to know how to make sounds in other languages. It’s good to intrigue and interest children in other languages. I know I really liked knowing the sounds of animals.

I think this is a personal favorite of mine. I like the way it interacts with kids. It’s brief, yet in that briefness it makes the point quickly.

Books, Books, Books

It's no wonder I'd eventually start a blog about Books! I am thinking this will help me read more. That is my great desire.