Bob Books: Great for Beginner Readers My son is 5 years old and going into kindergarten. As summer is coming to an end, we always do a BIG clean out of the bedrooms to get the kids organized for school. My 8 year old daughter found her old set of Bob Books that she used and loved when she started to read in kindergarten. Now it's time to pass them down to little brother. He was so excited for his sister to give him these awesome first reader … [Read more...]
Kids’ Book Review: Duck Soup by Jackie Urbanovic
January 20, 2012 by · 8 Comments
Kids' Book Review Day: "Duck Soup" Today I went into my daughter's second grade class to read them some books. One I brought with me is Duck Soup by, Jackie Urbanovic. It's one of our favorite stories, so I decided I should share it with the readers of MamaLuvsBooks if you haven't read it with your kids already. It's a cute story about Max (the duck) who is trying to create his very own soup. He usually just makes others' recipes. His friends … [Read more...]
Great Holiday Books for the Kids – Many Classics
December 15, 2011 by · 13 Comments
We LOVE reading books at our house, and during the holidays we have some favorite choices! Here is our list of holiday favorites. You may have the same on your shelves, or maybe we might give you an idea for something new! Most of these books can be purchased from Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble.1. The Night Before Christmas by, Clement C. Moore - This is a classic and must read. Pretty sure everyone out there has a copy, but if you don't you … [Read more...]
“The Psychology of the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” Book Review & Giveaway
December 5, 2011 by · 10 Comments
As the movie "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" will be opening on December 21st (see trailers HERE), I decided to go back and look at the story once again to refresh my memory of the details of the book! I also thought it would be cool to see what other people might think about this book and the character Lisbeth Salander. The Psychology of the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, a collection of essays in which 19 psychiatrists and psychologists get … [Read more...]
$10 Starbucks Gift Card for You and A Book for the Kids! Book Review & GIVEAWAY!!!
November 27, 2011 by · 43 Comments
"My Shadow" written by Jennifer Marie Salyer, and illustrated by Adam Ernest Salyer, is a cute story about a monkey walking around during the night who is frightened by what he sees behind him. Is it a monster? Is it a person following him? He gets very scared. Get the book to find out what was following the cute monkey and what happens. This book was published by Friesen Press and retails for $13.50 when you buy it directly from the author … [Read more...]
Kids’ Book Review Day: “P is for Pilgrim” by, Carol Crane
November 21, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
As you've read in previous reviews, you know how much I like the Alphabet Book series, so I thought a review of "P is for Pilgrim" would be appropriate for this time of the year! This wonderful hardback book with beautiful illustrations talks all about Thanksgiving's traditions and history. It's a nice book for kids to learn about the holiday and early settlers here in America. The book is for 6 years old and up (listed best for grades … [Read more...]
Kids’ Book Review Day & GIVEAWAY: “The New Baby” – Usborne First Experiences Series
November 14, 2011 by · 11 Comments
"The New Baby" is a book that is part of the Usborne Book First Experiences Series. It's a cute story about the Bunn Family who is preparing for a new baby in the house. The kids help get the house ready, the mom goes to the hospital to have the baby, the baby comes home, and the family has to get used to life with the new baby home. We got this book to show my daughter what it was going to be like when mom went to the hospital to have baby … [Read more...]