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0 Kids & Family Funny picture book teaches kids opposites and days of the week, too. Susan C. Schena , Patch Staff Posted Reply By FREYA HOOPER (Star Patcher) What could be better than vegetables in underwear? Well maybe a great glass of red wine and some smelly cheese, but I digress! I mean what could be better than vegetables in underwear in a kid’s book? Well darn if I know! So luckily for us they both play center stage in this new picture book. Don’t forget to visit my website at www.onegreatbook.com so that you won’t miss a single book where underwear gets the old legume treatment. Oh, and you will discover more fabulous books for your kids! Title: Vegetable In Underwear Author: Jared Chapman Target: Preschool - Kindergarten What this book is about: Why I love this book: I love the endpaper in the book. At the beginning we see all the veggies in their clothes and at … [Read more...] about Get Your Elk Grove Youngsters To Love Their Vegetables

0 Kids & Family A beautiful picture book that follows the evolution of one dessert over four centuries. Susan C. Schena , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply Usually I go for the picture book with the cleverest humor, but today’s selection in just a wonderful look about how our lives and homes have changed throughout the years. Books that give kids perspective are such a powerful tool and are able to both teach and entertain - a winning combination. Don’t forget to visit my website at www.onegreatbook.com so that you won’t miss a story that will make you so grateful for your grocery store and food processor! This book did make me a little more generous about cooking diner last night! Title: A Fine Dessert Author: Emily Jenkins & Sophie Blackall Target: Kindergarten - Grade 3 What this book is about: Why I love this book: From a societal perspective we go from women … [Read more...] about Get Your Elk Grove Kids Cooking This Summer

0 Kids & Family This is my favorite book for young adults so far this year! Susan C. Schena , Patch Staff Posted Reply By FREYA HOOPER (Star Patcher) While it is not as often that I delve into the Young Adult category of kid’s literature, this book just peaked my interest. I always love books with alternating view points, and this one did not disappoint. While it is filled with heavier subject matter, it never gets bogged down and it even has it’s laugh out loud moments. This is one I am very happy to have picked up. Don’t forget to visit my website at www.onegreatbook.com for all the books that may seem quite serious, but also show us that life has humor and optimism! Title: We are All Made of Molecules Author: Susin Nielsen Target: Grade 7 and up Series: No What this book is about: Why I love this book: Stewart is an incredibly engaging character because … [Read more...] about A Can’t-Put-Down Read For Your Elk Grove Teens

0 Kids & Family This Patch reader thinks kids and teens are at risk for serious consequences of electronic- device addictions. Do you agree? Susan C. Schena , Patch Staff Posted Reply By IRENE DEBLASIO (Star Patcher) Young children learn best by interacting with people. Warning: Children are becoming addicted to iPads. The DSM codes may not yet carry a formal diagnosis for the “laptop camping addiction,” but I’m willing to bet it won’t be long. All you need to do is to enter any Starbuck’s and witness the sea of would-be screenwriters and novelists with the vacant stare fixed on a screen. We’ve now reached the point of spotting 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds accompanying their parents into restaurants carrying their iPads and tablets. They will set the device on the table in front of them and grab the bread basket to make sure it’s within reach. Their little eyes glazed over into a hypnotic trance, they use their … [Read more...] about Do Your Elk Grove Children Have An iPad Addiction?

0 Kids & Family Pass the goat cheese, s'il vous plait, and watch your children enjoy a fun read. Susan C. Schena , Patch Staff Posted Reply By FREYA HOOPER (Star Patcher) This week I have an early chapter book series to share. Not only will it entertain your kids, but they may just be willing to try some new foods after reading. Now that is certainly something to celebrate. Don’t forget to visit my website at www.onegreatbook.com for more early chapter books that will encourage your kid’s love of reading, Title: Phoebe G. Green: Lunch Will Never Be the Same Author: Veera Hiranandani Target: Grades 1-3 Series: Yes What this book is about: Why I love this book: All the characters felt very authentic. Phoebe is looking to try new things while all Camille wants is to have a typical American meal. I will note that Sage is a boy, so it helps make the story more … [Read more...] about For Your Li’l Elk Grove Readers: Book To Encourage Them To Try New Foods

0 Kids & Family A can't-put-down read about murder and mayhem in our nation's capital. Keep 'em reading ... Susan C. Schena , Patch Staff Posted Reply By FREYA HOOPER (Star Patcher) Ok, it’s the end of the summer break and your kids have been reading all summer ... right? Well if they have, bravo! If not, time’s a-wasting, so get a good book in their hands pronto. It is never too late to read about murder and mayhem in our nation’s capital. See, now don’t you feel better? Don’t forget to visit my website at www.onegreatbook.com so that you won’t miss a single book that takes the politics in Washington and turns it into a can’t put down teen read. Good stuff. Title: The Fixer Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes Target: Grades 7 and up Series: This is the first book in a planned series What this book is about: Why I love this book: The premise was a bit far fetched, … [Read more...] about Got Teens, Elk Grove? They’ll Enjoy This Novel Full of Intrigue