I took a break from the other two books I’ve been reading and picked up four of the books from the Cybils Shortlist for children’s nonfiction. I enjoyed them all.
The Secret of the Yellow Death – I expected to find this one dull but I didn’t. It was interesting and exactly the right length with the right amount of photos. I highly recommend it.
The Extraordinary Mark Twain (According to Susy) – I expected to like this one the best, but I didn’t. It was fine but a little too dry though I did like the way Suzy’s journal was tucked into the book as its own separate journal. That was smartly done. The illustrations were nice as well. It was fine – just not my favorite.
Henry Aaron’s Dream – Why are there always baseball books in the Cybils shortlist? Could we have some football or basketball or soccer every now and then? I like the baseball books but there are other sports stories to be told to kids, ya know? Warning: If you are thinking of reading this to your children or letting them read it, the N WORD is written out (twice, I believe) so be prepared.
Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum — Heh. Enough said, right?
Isn’t it great when a book you didn’t expect to enjoy surprises you? Keep up the great reading!
Children’s books are wonderful and a great idea during the readathon especially!
Hope you’re having a good day! It’s getting close to the half-time mark!
Keep on reading & have fun! You’re doing an awesome job!
Happy Reading!