A Twisted Tale
- Recommend Age Range: 5 to 8
About the Book: Bailey Tarbell is
in a pickle. A tornado swooped down and sucked all the animals on her farm
up into the air. When it finally spat them out again, they were all mixed
up. The cow now clucks and tries to sit on eggs, the cat chases the dog
who hisses and runs up trees, the pig quacks, the duck moos, and the
chickens are all rooting in the mud. What’s a farm girl to do? The vet
is stumped, demonstrating proper behavior hasn’t helped, even hypnosis
is a flop. But then–eureka!–Bailey gets a brainstorm to beat
that tornado. She loads all the animals into the truck and heads for the
carnival! After a wild ride on “The Twister,” the animals are all
singing the right tunes again. But now Bailey is a little mixed up. . . .
Grandparents Magazine™ Editorial Staff: This book is a great pick
for fun bedtime reading. There are a few words you might have to
explain to a 5 year old, but soon they'll get the idea and ask for this
story again, and again.
About the Book: Text
and art from several classic Dr. Seuss books have been carefully pulled together
into one fun little book with engaging pop-ups.
Grandparents Magazine™ Editorial Staff: Do your grandchildren like
pop-ups? Is your son or son-in-law about to be a father for the
first time? In either case, this is a great book. It's a
perfect travel size book. Fits in a purse or pocket - ready and
available for grandchild entertainment. The pop-ups are just the
right size so even little the little hands of my one-year-old
couldn't destroy this pop-up book!
About the Book: When
her husband joined General Washington’s army, Molly Hays went with him. All
through the winter at Valley Forge, Molly watched and listened. Then in July, in
the battle at Monmouth, she would show how much she had learned. Molly could
tell the day would be a scorcher, so she decided to bring water from a nearby
spring to the fighting men. More than 50 British soldiers would die of
heatstroke that day, but the American soldiers need only cry,
“Molly–pitcher!” On one trip through the fighting field, she saw her
husband get shot. She satisfied herself that he wouldn’t die from his wound,
then took over his job–firing off the cannon!
Molly epitomized the feisty, self-reliant spirit of the colonists who would soon
win their battle for independence–and her story has rightly become a beloved
legend of American history.
Grandparents Magazine™ Editorial Staff:
Do
you have an older grandchild that is a history buff? Want to inspire
your granddaughter? This is a great pick. The illustrations
are wonderful and the text engaging. A great summer reading
pick.
About the Book:
Did you know that the largest sculptures in the world are
the presidents’ heads on Mount Rushmore?
Featuring bright, bold pictures illustrating national pastimes, monuments,
and moments in history, this patriotic Pictureback is a great way to
introduce kids to our National Anthem. Lyrics to “The Star-Spangled
Banner” are on each page, as well as fun and informational sidebars about
America.
Grandparents Magazine™ Editorial Staff: Has there ever been a more
important time to learn all the verses of the "The Star-spangled Banner?"
The book has some cute illustrations and is a good history lesson for
children. Perfect for car trips if you want to educate and amuse at
the same time!
