Summer is a time of relaxation and freedom! Ha! My son Hunter had to read all kinds of books during the school year and I wanted him to continue reading during the summer, but to give him the freedom of books he choices, not his teachers.
We recived a few books for review and would like to share them with you!
You Can Do A Graphic Novel by Barbara Slate
My son, Hunter like to draw maybe a little more than the next kid, but not as much as my stepson did. He’s pretty good at it. I know he didn’t get it from me or his dad!
I thought he would like this book about making your own graphic novel. It was a bit over his head, but he did glance through it. The book is not difficult, it’s just that he’s ten.
It is very detailed and guides you through the whole process. From the story, the drawing, character, plot and finishes. The book has comic like pictures and gives lots of examples.
If drawing or cartoons is something you like, this may be a good book for you to check out. I think I might pass it along to my stepson. He needs another outlet for his actions!
The Student From Zombie Island by Michael Moorehead
What a sweet read!
There’s a new kid in school – Bust ’em Up Bill. The rumors are spreading all over school of all the horrible and terrible things Bust ’em Up Bill do and say. Oh My what a terrifying young man!
Come to find out, it’s not true! Bust ’em Up Bill is know for making his teachers laugh. He shares his desserts and picks up trash!
A cute book for kids teaching them that what you hear may not always be the truth!
Tic Talk – Living with Tourette Syndrome by nine year old Dylan Peters
I picked this book because my son, Hunter has mild tics. Nothing major bit enough to make a mother worry. It started a few years ago and has gotten better after I started eliminating artificial colors and flavors. It’s not a “strict” diet, but enough to make a difference.
Tic Talk is a book basically for other children with similar symptom’s. This would be a great book for a classroom to share what Tourette Syndrome is.
Dylan does a great job of explaining what is was like to first notice his symptoms and what he and his parents did after he was diagnosed. He goes on to explain his experiences in school and how he feels anxious about his friends finding out.
I would recommend this book to anyone who has tics or Tourette Syndrome or knows someone who does. I love that my son could read it and not feel like he’s the only one.
I Just Am by Bryan and Tom Lambke
I got this book because it just kinda spoke to me. It’s a story of Down Syndrome awareness and tolerance. This book is written by a son and his father. Bryan tells how he feels. This is a simple book, but tells a huge story!
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What did you read this summer?
These book were given to facilitate these reviews. Opinions are my own.
