KIDS’ BOOK REVIEWS
“Are You Ready to Play Outside?” ( An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Williams
An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are friends. One day, Gerald asks Piggie, “Are you ready to play outside?”
They start to play outside, but then it rains harder and harder. Read the book to find out if it stops raining.
Reviewed by Elijah, 8
Glenoaks Elementary, Glendale
“The Girl Games” ( Goddess Girls)
Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams
There are four goddess girls who are friends and are the most popular girls in the academy. Their names are Aphrodite, Athena, Artemis, and Persephone. They all have different powers. They enter a girls- only Olympics. Persephone enters the long jump; Artemis archery; Aphrodite and Athena, the relay. They all join in cheer leading. Find out who wins the Olympics.
Reviewed by Audrey, 8 Monterey Hills School
South Pasadena
“Fantastic Mr. Fox”
Roald Dahl
There are three farmers: the enormously fat Boggis, short Bunce and the lean Mr. Bean. The foxes are starving, so Mr. Fox tunnels under each farm, creating an underground city so they can collect food in order not to starve.
The farmers are mad and after Mr. Fox. Will they catch him?
Reviewed by Hayden, 7 Welby Way Magnet
West Hills
“Take Two”
Julia De Villers and Jennifer Roy
Emma and Payton Mills are identical twins that are more different than alike. Emma spends all her time studying for academic contests, and Payton is more concerned about fashion and drama club. Yet nobody seems to be able to tell them apart. So what would be the harm in doing a little twin switch?
A lot, it turns out. They pinky- promise to never do it again. Do they keep that promise?
Reviewed by Naomi, 9 Hobart Boulevard Elementary
Los Angeles
“Spring Break” ( Class Clown series)
Johanna Hurwitz
On the last day of school before spring break, Cricket is walking home with her friend. She tries walking with her eyes shut, hits her ankle on a curb and breaks it.
How does Cricket deal with the disappointment of being laid up with a broken ankle on spring break? Read the book and find out.
Reviewed by Arion, 10 Third Street Elementary
Los Angeles