MomSoup.com - Children & Family, Book Reviews

Raw Baklava In Ten Minutes! Recipe & Book Review

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 21:30:39 -0600

	RAW in Ten Minutes ASIN: 1412050189 Binding: Paperback List price: $25.00 USD

YUMMY Dessert recipe from Raw in Ten Minutes Cookbook

An easy way to feed your family right

This recipe is BEYOND yummy. It’s also quick, healthy AND trendy. Try it and you won’t be sorry. Please note that the recipe uses nuts so if anyone in your family is allergic, then unfortunately, this is not the recipe for you.

Book & Movie: The Chronicles of Narnia

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 21:26:50 -0600

	The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set ASIN: 0064471195 Binding: Paperback List price: $45.00 USD Amazon price: $29.70 USD

The C.S. Lewis classic has finally been made into a movie soon to be released in theatres. Pick up copies and give to your child to read before they see the movie. If your child is not old enough to read chapter books, read a few chapters a night. Even 4 & 6 year olds can appreciate stories without always having a visual picture.

Book Review: Mig the Pig & other Jigs

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 20:49:25 -0600

No image available	Mig the Pig ASIN: 0789401568 Binding: Hardcover

This series is a good intro to the three letter words. Mig the Pig dances a jig and eats a fig. You can also purchase Pat the Cat and others in the same vein. These are easy readers designed to introduce pattern, rhyme and reading success.

Book Review: See Spot Read Otto Books

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:03:53 -0600

	See Otto (Ready-to-Read. Pre-Level 1) ASIN: 0689866887 Binding: Paperback List price: $3.99 USD

The cutest pre-reading books currently out on the market. The characters are adorable and well drawn. The minimalist stories are fun and entertaining. Much more interesting than See Spot Run!

Book Review: From the creator of Mutts comic strip

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 23:43:48 -0600

	The Gift of Nothing ASIN: 031611488X Binding: Hardcover List price: $14.99 USD Amazon price: $10.19 USD

This is the PURRFECT gift for that friend who already has everything. Great for both children and adults, this is a charming story of friendship that transcends the cat/dog relationship. Even if you are not familiar or already a fan of MUTTS, you'll enjoy this story.

Book Review: Knuffle Bunny

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 22:03:41 -0600

	Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards)) ASIN: 0786818700 Binding: Hardcover List price: $15.99 USD Amazon price: $10.87 USD

This charming story about a toddler's journey to her first spoken words has it all: a clueless father, a wise and intuitive mother and a "boneless" child attached to a favorite object. A fun and easy read with entertaining mixed media illustrations set atop beautiful black and white photos depicting backdrops of urban life. Children's favorite parts will include pictures of little Trixie triumphantly waving mommy's bra and donning daddy's pants on her head.

Subject: Favorite toy, first words

Book Review: Boundaries With Kids

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 00:25:33 -0600

Boundaries with Kids
When to Say YES, When to Say NO, to Help Your Children Gain Control of Their Lives

by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

Review by Esther Kim

Boundaries?!? In a society where children are encouraged to be “free” and where permissiveness tends to rule in parenting, the word “boundaries” can seem very un-PC. However, this book explores why kids need boundaries, and various boundary principles kids need to know, and gives you steps on how to implement boundary setting.