I was skeptical when I read this to myself at work. I thought, "This is awfully dramatic. Won't my children be scared if I tell them tantrums can result in floods and storms?" I wasn't sure if they'd get the metaphor. Then I went home to my own Finn, who was in a monster mood. He threw a terr...
I'm not sure who will enjoy this book more, the kid or the parent. A book that any parent or child-care provider will understand maybe more than the child. Finn throws a fit and on this day the fit is lightning in the kitchen, avalanches, tidal waves through the living room, hurricanes in the din...
In the Sea, is a good short poetry book for children in the primary grades. The poetry is short and simple, not more than a few lines. Some of the poems rhyme and others have a rhythm to how you speak them. The poems give the children a good amount of imagery as well both in describing words and ...