Anger is one of those tricky emotions. It can often feel overwhelming and an angry child therefore often responds in ways that are not helpful to them and those around them. Learning how to cope with anger at a young age is something that is important and it will make life better for many years.
This book is addressed to kids who are invited to become magic backpack detectives; they will learn to “unpack” this emotion. Anger is seen as a bright red book in the bag while other emotions, like embarrassment and hurt, have their own colorful titles.
Hello, Anger addresses the function that this emotion serves. Importantly, the feelings that may lie beneath angry feelings are acknowledged talked about. The teacher in the story models this behavior for her students. Kids are also shown ways to channel their feelings in a productive manner.
This book could be most useful in opening up a discussion with a child. It is best read and talked about with a trusted adult. Note that a helpful section for adults is included at the end of the title.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the National Center for Youth Issues for this title. All opinions are my own.
This title for elementary school kids hopes to arouse their curiosity for our world in all of its interesting complexity. It consists of a series of charts and maps on topics as diverse as farming, armor, cities, and technology to name just a few. This book which covers a vast time frame is not a book to read straight through but more one to dip into time and again.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub Date 04 Sep 2018
From the publisher:
From the Publisher
Open the book wherever you like (you could even start right at the back).
BCE means ‘Before the Common Era’, that is before Year One.
CE means ‘Common Era’. 100 CE means 100 years after Year One.
How to use this book
Be curious, follow the arrows and find out something new on every journey you take.
Every time you open this book you can go on a different journey to find out more about the history of the human world. All of the charts in this book are color-coded according to the subject matter:
Orange charts tell you about topics from human history.
Yellow charts focus on developments in art and culture.
Blue charts look at science, trade and technology.
From the publisher on an earlier title in this series:
by Maurice Leblanc, Mike Kennedy (Edited by), Vincent Mallie (By (artist))
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I imagine that, like many others, I became familiar with Arseen Lupin when the delightful series starring Omar Sy came to streaming. This book gave me the chance to become acquainted with the author’s original stories. They are fun to read and almost certainly will be enjoyed by those who read the works of Arthur Conan Doyle.
This edition has absolutely lovely illustrations accompanying the text. I felt something akin to the joy of childhood when early chapter books had pictures. Here, they added much to this edition.
So, get to know the Gentleman Thief. You will be glad that you did.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Magnetic Press for this title. All opinions are my own.
I have enjoyed getting to know Phryne, Dot, Jack, Phryne’s aunt and others over the course of this long series. I have read many of the books and also seen the TV program. Phryne is a woman ahead of her 1920’s time period; she is independent and feisty and…she also solves crimes.
Here is a treat for fans and those new to Phryne. There are fifteen stories in all. Be sure to read the introduction before dipping in. You will find Phryne’s origin story there.
Although I had not previously read them, all but four of the stories have been published previously. Still, readers may enjoy revisiting the stories while taking in the new ones. Each of the stories provides a lovely escape.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this title. All opinions are my own.
Note: This title is just $7.99 in its e book version
Natalie Jenner’s previous novel, The Jane Austen Society, was a true favorite of mine. (See review on my blog). I was so excited when I learned that she had a new novel coming out. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the double thrill of receiving advanced copies of both the audio and print book editions. I enjoyed toggling back and forth between them, being able to listen on my walks and when doing chores.
The audio is read by one of my favorite actresses, Juliet Stevenson. She is brilliant and captures the voices of each of the characters, all of whom have different accents. This audio is a real treat!
Before picking up the novel, I thought that it was a standalone. It can function as that but there are some recurring characters from The JAS. Readers of that book will, undoubtedly, be happy to encounter Evie and some…
Exploring Nature from Country to City (A Graphic Novel)
by Rosemary Mosco; Binglin Hu
#ExpeditionBackyard #NetGalley
Each day when I go for a walk, I observe nature. The tulips are now gone but I am enjoying the azaleas. The leaves on the trees are so many shades of green. All of this provides a welcome sense of peacefulness in this crazy world.
In this book for kids, Mole and Vole are also observing the world around them and having adventures. What will happen when they find themselves in a city, rather than the more familiar country? Encourage a child to read this title to find out in an adorable and sweet graphic novel of two friends, one of whom is bolder than the other. Several different adventures are included.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Children for this title. All opinions are my own.
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Death at Greenway is a traditional, historical mystery set during WWII. It takes place at a home of Agatha Christie’s, although the renowned author is only briefly seen in these pages. Nonetheless, her home has been opened to children who have left London (without their families) in order to be kept safe during the conflict.
Protagonist Bridget was working as a trainee nurse, a position that she loved, until something went disastrously wrong. Now, early in the novel, she is making believe that she is a fully trained nurse and is in charge of ten evacuees. Along with her, other adults included the not so hard working Gigi, and Mrs. Arbuthnot, a do-gooder, who directs others, including Bridget.
As everyone settles in, of course, a murder takes place. From this point on there is a case to be solved. Bridget is part of the investigation. What is in her past? In Gigi’s? How will the victim’s killer be brought to justice.?
I initially found this book to be a bit slow moving. I think, though, that it will be enjoyed by those who love traditional mysteries. It has received such good reviews overall.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.
The Paris Bookseller is historical fiction about Sylvia Beach, those around her and her iconic bookstore, Shakespeare and Company. This is the story of a part of Sylvia’s life; it moves from when she began living in Paris and on into the 1930s. An author’s note at the end of the novel, gives information about Sylvia’s long life and what happened to her following the events of this story.
Readers learn early on that Sylvia was in a significant relationship with Adrienne. The author portrays great historical acceptance for gay relationships at that time. Adrienne, who owned a bookstore, encouraged Sylvia to open her own shop, one that was to feature books for English speakers. The two had a strong attraction to one another and lived together during the events described in the story.
Sylvia’s store becomes very popular with a number of ex pats, including Hemingway and Henry Miller. However, the author with whom Sylvia was most closely associated was James Joyce. She was instrumental in the initial publication of Ulysses. The struggle around getting the book written and published make up much of the novel.
The characters in the story are real people who are brought to imaginative life. I was especially struck by the way in which Joyce was portrayed. True, he was an iconic author but he was also a difficult, narcissistic and needy man in these pages.
Author, Kerri Maher, does a good job of depicting a place, the people who dwelt there and the importance of books. I also enjoyed the way in which daily life, food and more came into the novel.
Those who enjoy historical fiction are likely to want to read this novel. I rate it at four stars.
THERE ARE OTHER BOOKS BY JULIA QUINN ON SALE TODAY This title is free. I read this again for a class not long ago. As is often true with classics, I had a different reaction on rereading. What is your opinion of this title?
Joyce's mystery and fiction book reviews with some non-fiction too! 