Kids Blog
Kid’s Video Review: Harry Potter and the sorcerer’s stone
– reviewed by Mary and Noelle, age 10
Librarian’s Pick: Betty Bunny loves chocolate cake
I love the story, I love the dialog, I love chocolate cake. – reviewed by Jane
Grade PreK and up
Kid’s video review: Frank was a monster who wanted to dance
reviewed by Ella, age 6
Librarian’s pick: Blackout
This fun and imaginative picture book tells the story of a girl who lives in the city. When the power goes out, everyone gets creative. A 2012 Caldecott Honor Book. -– reviewed by Jane
Grade K and up.
Kid’s video review: Cloudy with a chance of meatballs
reviewed by Alice, age 5
LIBRARIAN’S PICK
How to Clean Your Room in 10 Easy Steps by Jennifer Huget
Is your room a mess? Are your parents always telling you to clean it up? Read this book for 10 funny ideas on how (not) to clean your room, including:
Step 4:
Open your closet door.
Shove the pile of things you love inside.
Close the door as tight as you can.
Watch out. It might explode.
For school-aged kids with a sense of humor.
KID’S BOOK REVIEW
Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift
– reviewed by Christopher, age 4
My name is Christopher and I am 4 and ¾ years old. My favorite character is Gulliver. He goes on many adventures. He’s small and the other people are big and he also meets the Lilliputians.
Kids! Send your book reviews or list of favorite titles to kids@maplewoodlibrary.org