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Book Review by Kids, for Kids

New reviews posted each month!

These book reviews were submitted in January at the Howard County Library. Visit your branch today, and look for the book review forms in the children’s area! Or download the form and mail it to Columbia Association, Attn: KidsKorner, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044. Be sure to have your parents sign the permission slip on the back.

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This Month's Reviews

• “The Very Quiet Cricket”
  By Eric Carle
  Review by Julia, age 6, of Columbia

  I love this book! A baby cricket is born, but he can’t make noise like the other crickets even though he wants to. All day long he tries to make noise, but he can’t. So, when night comes, he sees another cricket, and he rubs his wings together, and guess what? He makes the most beautiful chirping sound ever! You can hear the chirp when you turn to the last page of this book!

  “The Very Quiet Cricket” was published in 1990 by Philomel.  It is currently available at the Howard County Library. For ages 2-6.

• “Love is a Good Thing to Feel”
  By Barbara Joosse
  Review by Ketie, 5, of Columbia

  In this book, I learned that there are many ways to say “I love you.” You can say it with a hug or a drawing. Did you know that? This book teaches you that you can love someone even when you’re mad.

  “Love is Good Thing to Feel” was published in 2008 by Philomel.  It is available at the Howard County Library. For ages 2-8.
  

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  “Owney the Mail-Pouch Pooch”
  By Mona Kerby
  Review by Amber Gilligan

  “Owney the Mail-Pouch Pooch” is a fantastic, true story about a stray dog who became the mascot of the U.S. Post Office in Albany, New York. In 1888, Owney wandered into the post office seeking shelter from the rain. When the mail-carriers found him, Owney quickly became their pet. For the next nine years, Owney faithfully served the U.S. Post Office and traveled around the world guarding the mail and making sure each piece reached its correct destination. Learn about Owney’s travels in this inspiring book!

  “Owney the Mail-Pouch Pooch” was published in 2008 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. It is available at the Howard County Library. For ages 5-10.

• “Chato Goes Cruisin'”
  By Gary Soto
  Book review by Amber Gilligan
  

  This is a very funny story about two cats names Chato and Novio Boy. They sign up for a cruise only to discover that they are on a ship filled with dogs. The dogs run around the entire time and get sick from eating too many milk bones. Finally, Chato and Novio Boy see a boat full of cats. Will they decide to join the cats? Or, will they learn how to have fun on the dog cruise? Find out in this laugh-out-loud book!

  “Chato Goes Cruisin'” was published in 2005 by Putnam Juvenile. It is available at the Howard County Library. For ages 4-8.

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