You Can’t Have My Planet, But Take My Brother, Please

Book/ Product Information:

Mihaley, James. You Can’t Have My Planet, But Take My Brother, Please. .2012. 256pp. $16.99 hc. Feiwel and Friends (Holtzbrinck Publishers) . 9780312618919.

Grade Level:

Recommended grade level- 5-8

Review:

You Can’t Have My Planet, But Take My Brother, Please is full of twists and turns that keep you wondering where you will end up next. When twelve-year old Giles finds out the human race is being evicted from Earth, even though we voided the lease without knowing, it’s his responsibility to try to save our home planet. With the help of two other children and his alien attorney he has to figure out away to keep us here, with the threat of being forced to another planet that is not so welcoming. Since the point of view of the book is from Giles, it makes it easier for a younger crowd to get immersed into the story. This story is great way to get teenagers and preteens into the world of nonfiction literature.

Recommend.

Byline Information:

Kristian Komisar, Graduate Student, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY

Rating:

3.5 out of 5. 

Water Sings Blue

Book/ Product Information:

Coombs, Kate. Water Sings Blue, So, Meilo.2012. 36pp. $16.99 hc. Chronicle Books. 9780811872843.

Grade Level:

Recommended Grade level- 1-6

Review:

The stunning imagery in this poetry collection is a wonderful way to visit the shore with out wearing sunscreen. The playful and powerful language of each poem paints an expressive picture of all the aspects of the seashore and its native creatures. The vivid imagery is accompanied by vivid illustrations for each poem. Personifying the inhabitations of the shore in these poems opens a new window for those who have not experienced them. This collection of poetry is a way to share in the shore without bring home sand in your shoes.

Highly Recommended.

Byline Information:

Kristian Komisar, Graduate Student, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY

Rating:

4.5 out of 5. 

Better Than a Lemonade Stand!

Book/ Product Information:

Bernstein, Daryl. Better Than a Lemonade Stand!. .2012. 224pp. $16.99 hc. Aladdin Paperbacks/Simon & Schuster. 9781582703602.

Grade Level:

Recommended grade level- 5-9

Review:

Better Than a Lemonade Stand! is packed with simple business ideas, specially for kids. Not only does it give over fifty ideas for business, it also shows how to advertise, the supplies and time needed, what to charge, how to keep your customers and even more in clear cut steps. It also encourages kids to be creative with the ideas given or when thinking of their own ideas, it also teaches kids to not give up, and dream big. There are also numerous examples of other kids that started their own business and succeed. This is a great way for kids to learn the value of money and hard work, while having fun.

Recommend.

Byline Information:

Kristian Komisar, Graduate Student, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY

Rating:

4 out of 5.