September 25th, 2012
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September 25th, 2012
Check out books4yourkids.com review of Libby
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Libby of High Hopes, written and illustrated by Elise Primavera, is a gem of a book. Besides being ideal for readers ready to move up from Magic Tree House and Junie B Jones but not quite ready for the 300+ page books that take up so much shelf space these days, Libby of High Hopes is a thoughtful story about an almost eleven-year-old girl trying to figure things out for herself after her teacher writes on her report card that she needs to “live up to her potential.” I’ve given this book the label “short books – BIG IDEAS,” which I usually reserve for books with older characters and more mature themes, but Libby of High Hopes, in spite of its gentle tone, presents some very profound philosophical questions in a way that is palatable and understandable for young readers and great for conversation between parents and kids or book group members. Libby of High Hopes can easily be compared to the fantastic The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall in which a contemporary setting and characters embody timeless ideas and experiences. Read More
