Dolphins

Dolphins: Fun Facts and Amazing Photos of Animals in Nature –by Emma Child

Nonfiction

873 KB / 30 pages

5 Stars

I have read, I believe, all of Ms. Child's nature books, and while they are all very well done and interesting, for my tastes, this book is by far the best. I truly enjoyed reading about the different kinds of dolphins, and seeing the photos.

These are books for children, so they are not chockablock full of facts, but they certainly convey a great deal of information, often in a humorous fashion, geared to children—and the adults who may end up reading them to children more than once ;-)

The book is filled with fun facts that I think any budding marine biologist will love. I heartily recommend it for any child who might be interested in dolphins—and any adult who would like a quick introduction to them.

Well done, Ms. Child. Well done!

Billy The Goat Helps His Father

40 Billy The Goat Helps His Father –by Dustin Ross

Children's Book

Color Illustrations

Suitable for eReaders

5 Stars

I've gone years without reading children's stories, and suddenly I've read two in almost as many days. I'd forgotten how wonderful they can be.

Dustin Ross has come upon a great protagonist, Billy the Goat, and it looks like there will be several in the series as he Helps His Father, Meets the Dentist, and more.

In this story, young Billy wants to know where people go when they go to work, so his father takes him to work the next morning and explains how he is an electrician and what his job is. He explains to Billy it is a dangerous job for those not trained, and that electricity should be treated with respect.

Dustin does not lecture in this book, just shows, in his gentle and whimsical style, the teaching of children about life. His art is delightful and fun, and every page is in color.

If you have a child you read to, this is a marvelous book. Some of the words may be a little 'old' but in my opinion that's pure goodness. And if you have a child who reads, this one is perfect. Books should always stretch the imagination and the mind and reinforce good manners.