BOOK NOOK REVIEWS: Peter Carnavas

Title: Jessica's Box
Author/Illustrator: Peter Carnavas
Publisher: Kane Miller
Ages: 4-8


Synopsis:

The first day of school can be scary. New teachers. New routines. Jessica wonders if she will meet any new friends and brings a mysterious box to school just to make sure she does. Everyone begins to wonder just what's inside?

Why you should read it:

This delightful picture book comes from down under, but every child around the world can deal with the same first-day jitters. 

I like how Jessica is encouraged by her family to solve her problem on her own. Author/Illustrator Peter Carnavas' wonderful drawings take the reader on a journey through Jessica's school adventure as she tries and tries to make some new friends. It's only when she believes she's destined to be alone that a special friendship comes along.

The fact Jessica has a disability will help children realize everyone needs a friend, no matter their situation. This author hides a valuable lesson inside an adorable story. A good addition to any home library.


Like-o-meter Rating scale**: 5 out of 5...grab it!

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BOOK NOOK REVIEWS: Genevieve Petrillo

**This week's BOOK NOOK REVIEWS shines a spotlight on great books provided by some of the authors participating in my annual FREE AUTHOR PROMOTION event held each May in my city. Help support these new and established authors by checking out their books!***

Title: Keep Your Ear On The Ball

Author: Genevieve Petrillo

Illustrator: Lea Lyon

Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers
 

Ages 9-11

"Davey looked like every other new kid that ever came into our class. Ms. Madison walked him in and said, 'Boys and girls, this is Davey.' He was medium height. He had medium brown hair and medium brown eyes. A regular kid."

  

Synopsis: It's hard being the new kid. It's even harder when you're legally blind. All Davey wanted was to be treated like everyone else but his new classmates kept wanting to do everything for him. It takes a simple game of baseball to teach all the children a handicap doesn't have to hold you back unless you let it.

Why you should read it: Wanting to be accepted for who you are is a universal theme and Ms. Petrillo allows us a glimpse into a world where being different doesn't mean being an outcast. Readers will empathize both with Davey's wish to be independent and the other children's attempt to help their new classmate feel welcome. A lovely story to help introduce children to people with disabilities.

 

Like-O-Meter Rating: 5 out of 5...Grab it!