Kids Books - Cultures
So You Want to Be President? (Caldecott Medal Book)
By Judith St. George
This book is about what presidents are like and what might help you become one. This book also tells you what are some good things about president and some bad things about president .
The Phantom of the Orchestra (Thea Stilton #29)
By Thea Stilton
Violet was chosen to play in the orchestra with her violin in the production of the play Romeo and Juliet in London! The Thea Sisters started to notice strange things occuring during the rehearsals. They conclude that someone is attemping to sabotage the production! Can they uncover the phantom before the show is ruined??
Blue Willow
By Doris Gates
I didn't like this book that much because the girl didn't feel like she was 9. The feelings were portrayed well and the descriptions were good but the pace was so bumpy which I did not like. I would recommend this for ages 9+
Before We Were Free
By Julia Alvarez
JoJo
Julia Alvarez, the author of Before we were Free takes readers back in time to the 60s in Dominican Republic. The setting is in the Dominican Republic in 1960. Some of the main characters are Anita, Carla, Mami, Papi and Tio Toni. Some of the plot is the SIM invades Anita’s house. Julia’s writing style is in first person. I don’t like it because it was hard to follow who was who. She makes it confusing on whether Chucha is a human or a pet. It also does not feel like you are in Dominican Republic in the 1960’s. Julia’s writing style is in first person. I don’t like it because it was hard to follow who was who. She makes it confusing on whether Chucha is a human or a pet. It also does not feel like you are in Dominican Republic in the 1960’s. ¨It turns out that the SIM discovered the plot and most of our uncle´s friends were arrested¨ Before we were Free was a boring book. I was long and had to many spanish words. If you like action adventure or fantasy than this book is not for you. If you like books about social issues than this book is for you. Before we were free was given the Pura Belpre Award. Julia grew up in the Dominican Republic.
Moana and the Ocean
By Heather Knowles
This book was from the ocean's point of view. I liked it. The pictures were really pretty. I love Moana, both the movie and the books.
Machines Go to Work in the City
By William Low
This was a pretty good book. It talked about a lot of different machines. I really liked the garbage truck the best. It had good pictures.
The Year of the Dog (A Pacy Lin Novel)
By Grace Lin
When Pacy's mom tells her that this is a good year for friends, family, and "finding herself," Pacy begins searching right away. As the year goes on, she struggles to find her talent, deals with disappointment, makes a new best friend, and discovers just why the Year of the Dog is a lucky one for her after all.
Up, Down, and Around
By Katherine Ayres
This book was easy to read. I really liked the pictures. It was a good story that kept me entertained. I would read it again.
Princess Pigsty
By Cornelia Funke
Princess Pigsty will have you surprised. She is so independent and not your typical princess. I really liked the king too. It has a good ending.