Tag: conflict and compromise

REVIEW: The Most Magnificent Team by Ashley Spires

REVIEW: The Most Magnificent Team by Ashley Spires

Posted on by Jaymie

[I received a free electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley and Kids Can Press in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]

Summary

The maker girl from the Most Magnificent series finds another maker in her usual work space. And at first that seems amazing – kindred spirits. They can make something together! But working with others can mean changes – and conflicts. Will they quit or find a way forward together?

Review

This was all I hoped it would be! I have been an Ashley Spires fan from the get go – Binky the Space Cat (♥♥♥♥♥), Larf (♥♥♥♥), The Most Magnificent Thing (♥♥♥♥♥), Burt the Beetle Doesn’t Bite. Her artwork calls to me from across the bookstore or library. I can’t resist her work. And as I already love the other books in this series, I was eager to see how this new story fit.

I loved this completely realistic look at the conflict – and magnificence – that can come from working with others. Both girls love building and creating – but they have different approaches and ideas.

This is a great model for kids when it comes to both friendships and group work. This could be a fantastic read aloud before kicking off group projects in the classroom, pre-teaching how to incorporate different gifts and work styles and how to solve conflicts. Ashley Spires fans should not miss this new story!

Rating: ♥♥♥♥*

*♥♥♥♥ = Great! Might re-read.

REVIEW: Duck and Moose by Kirk Reedstrom

REVIEW: Duck and Moose by Kirk Reedstrom

Posted on by Jaymie

[I received a free electronic review copy of both of these books from Netgalley and Disney Hyperion in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]

Duck Moves In – Summary

A moose looking for some peace and quiet gets a rambunctious new neighbor. So Moose keeps taking Duck to other places he could live. But Duck is determined to stay put – on Moose’s head!

Moose Blasts Off – Summary

Moose is playing astronaut, and Duck wants to play too. But this is something Moose likes to do alone. So he teaches Duck about using his imagination. But what happens when Duck’s imaginings are different from Moose’s?

Review

These early chapter book/graphic novels are a lot of fun! Each book has 3 chapters with full color artwork. I LOVE the illustrations, and the friendship struggles will feel familiar to kids. These would be great books to use for talking about resolving conflict, compromise, making new friends, etc.. And I think kids will crack up at some of the things Duck and Moose get into. Fans of Piggie and Gerald, Ballet Cat and Sparkles, or other best friend/”odd couple” pairings will enjoy Duck and Moose! Book 3, Duck in the Dark, is currently scheduled to release in December.

Rating: ♥♥♥♥*

*♥♥♥♥ = Great! Might re-read.

BONUS REVIEW: Princesses Versus Dinosaurs by Linda Bailey

BONUS REVIEW: Princesses Versus Dinosaurs by Linda Bailey

Posted on by Jaymie

[I received an electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley and Tundra Books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]

Summary and Review

As a group of princesses celebrates being in a book about all tiaras, gowns, and glass slippers, they encounter a rival group of dinosaurs who believe the book is all about them.

This is darling! I enjoyed the split pages where each group convenes about the dilemma. Then they bring in the heavy hitters, which is my favorite part.

Things get silly for a moment, but in the end, the princesses and dinosaurs come to a delightful compromise.

This will be a fun read-aloud with a good message – that this is a book for everyone. But kids are definitely going to want a close up look at the fun illustrations, too, so be prepared for plenty of lap reading and read-to-self time.

Rating: ♥♥♥½*

*♥♥♥½= Good+