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Christmas Tree Science

Ah, Christmas. It’s a time for relaxation, for family, and for exploring your mad scientist. Yes? Well, we all know that cats view the Christmas Tree as a physics experiment. Now you can experiment with your Christmas tree too! Christmas trees look very different. A number of the true firs work very well as a Christmas tree because they have widely-spaced branches, perfect for hanging ornaments. If you don’t know what kind of tree you have, find out! Learn about the history of your tree. Read stories about trees as habitat. The Night Tree by Eve Bunting and The Little … Continue reading →

Night Tree – Eve Bunting

In Night Tree a mom, dad, brother and sister bundle into the front seat of a truck. They drive to where “the dark and quiet begin”. This book, by award winning author Eve Bunting, captures a wonderful middle of the night feel. Her quiet soothing story is complimented by the beautiful watercolor illustrations from Ted Rand. The family scrambles out into the moonlight, bringing a box, a lantern, and a blanket. At first I thought they were going to find a tree to chop down, but that isn’t their plan. Along their path they see a deer in the woods, … Continue reading →

Night Tree – Eve Bunting

The radio stations are already playing Christmas carols and the stores have had their Yuletide merchandise up for weeks. The season is definitely drawing near, and with that in mind, I offer “Night Tree” by Eve Bunting to help usher in the spirit of this wonderful time of year. On Christmas Eve, a family of four climbs into their father’s truck and heads out to the edge of town, where a thick stand of trees grows. With a lantern, carrying a big box and a blanket, they make their way deeper into the grove. They startle a deer, and stare … Continue reading →

Week in Review: December 17th – 23rd

Did you see all the great blogs here in Media Reviews last week? In case you missed them, here’s a recap. In “The Day Before Christmas,” Tristi reviewed the story of a girl who goes to see The Nutcracker ballet with her grandfather, reliving a tradition he had with her own mother, now passed away. This is a touching holiday tale, as is “The Fourth Wise Man,” a picture book retelling of the classic story by Henry Van Dyke. Who will brave the winter blizzard to come out to Christmas services? More people than you might think, as we discover … Continue reading →

Tristi’s Picks: Best Children’s/YA Books Read in 2006

To go along with the blog posted earlier about the best novels I’ve read in the year 2006, I’m sharing with you a list of books for children and young adults that I particularly enjoyed. Again, it was difficult to determine an order; I happened across some wonderful books this year. Click on the book title to read the full review. 1. “Ashes of Roses” by Mary Jane Auch. The story of the Triangle Factory Fire in New York City, I learned a great deal about the young immigrant workers who perished in the fire and the labor laws that … Continue reading →

Children’s Picture Books about the Snow

It’s the season! Depending on where you live, you’re either shivering in the cold, rejoicing because you aren’t, or dreaming of a white Christmas. Almost nothing brings in a festive mood like seeing those flakes falling from the sky, and so I’ve chosen to review a couple of picture books about playing in the snow. First is “Cat and Mouse in the Snow” by Tomek Bogacki. (That’s a Polish name, in case you’re as curious as I was when I first saw it.) The cat and the mouse are good friends, and they are both very curious. They love to … Continue reading →

Winners of the Caldecott Medal: 1993-1997

Come read the books deemed worthy of the Caldecott Medal! I am giving a brief synopsis of each book along with a comment about the artwork here and there. I am also including lists of the Honor winners for each year. I hope you enjoy my series. Comments are welcomed!! 1993 “Mirette on the High Wire” by Emily Arnold McCully There was a widow named Madame Gateau who ran a boardinghouse. She and her daughter Mirette always made sure that their guests were comfortable. But one day a stranger appears and Mirette becomes fascinated with his unusual talent. Will Mirette … Continue reading →