Books to Borrow, Books to Buy
- Books can demonstrate what's important in life
- Emphasize timeless values with today's reviewed titles
- Story and photos by Kendal A. Rautzhan/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Our media-driven world promotes material possessions as one of the most essential things people should strive for. Most of us know that the really important things in life don't come with a big price tag. Instead, what gives a person the greatest... Full story
- Help kids learn about the human body
- Satisfy curiosity and allay fears with today's reviewed titles
- Story and photos by Kendal A. Rautzhan/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Children are curious about everything, and it's natural that children are curious about their own bodies. Today's reviewed books address this topic in distinctive ways, from humorous to fun and factual.
Help kids understand more about the human... Full story
- Teach children how to face adversity
- Today's titles reinforce importance of making the right choices
- Story and photos by Kendal A. Rautzhan/For the Appeal-Democrat
- The last stanza of Robert Frost's poem, "The Road Not Taken," lends itself beautifully to what it can mean to make a choice many would not dare to:
"I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood,... Full story
- Great books teach about living courageously
- Inspire your children to find courage with today's reviewed titles
- Story and photos by Kendal A. Rautzhan/For the Appeal-Democrat
- The artist Vincent van Gogh once said: "What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" At quick glance, one might assume van Gogh referred to "courage" as the attempt to create art. Perhaps he did.
Then again, perhaps he meant that... Full story
- Engaging books dazzle young readers
- It's never too early to share love of reading with your child
- Story and photos by Kendal A. Rautzhan/For the Appeal-Democrat
- The typical baby or toddler book has few words and lots of colorful illustrations. The absence of a lengthy, complicated story is intentional — children this age aren't ready for that. But just because the page might only have one word or one... Full story
- Start the new year with inspirational books
- Show children the benefits of perseverance with today's titles
- Story and photos by Kendal A. Rautzhan/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Helen Keller once said, "We can do anything we want to do if we stick to it long enough." Coming from a woman who overcame seemingly insurmountable odds, it would be wise to take her words to heart.
Sometimes, though, it's not enough to simply be... Full story
- Last call for holiday book buying
- Story and photos by Kendal A. Rautzhan/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Today you'll find four new reviews of terrific books, hot off the press, each perfect for holiday gifts that kids can enjoy all year long. Add to that the awesome selections by your local librarian and you've got lots of A-1 choices. Happy holidays!... Full story
- The gift of reading
- Excellent books inspire children's imaginations and make holiday shopping stress free
- Story and photos by Kendal A. Rautzhan/For the Appeal-Democrat
- There can never be such a thing as too many children's books, providing they are excellent. So how can you tell which ones are the best among the thousands of children's books on the market? This is it — your one-stop shopping guide to great... Full story
- Wonderful holiday books to share
- Reading is one of the best gifts you can give
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- Books to Borrow
The following book is available at many public libraries.
• "The Beautiful Christmas Tree" by Charlotte Zolotow, illustrated by Yan Nascimbene, Houghton Mifflin Co., 32 pages
Read aloud: age 4 — 7
Read yourself: age 7... Full story
- Great holiday stories to share with children
- Cuddle up with books that celebrate the season
- Story and photos by Kendal A. Rautzhan/For the Appeal-Democrat
- With the holidays fast approaching and so many terrific books worth mentioning, I'm omitting my editorial for the next several weeks to make room for an additional review. Happy holidays!
Books to Borrow
The following book is available at many... Full story