Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme? I live for this. :) ~ F
Creation for creations sake; could be anything, give or take. Mediums galore, colors bright; working day, crafting night. Ideas pour onto page; music, silence, wind and sage. At the end, it is done; you will see a new one. Visions built by protein blocks line up like walls of rocks. Living lines are never meh. Without this, our world is eh.
What am I referring to? Stop by at the end of the week for the answer.
I gave you a clue!
Our family has been so excited to be able to visit our local library in person again. There is something magical about walking among all the books and seeing shiny covers beckoning you over. The only hard part was narrowing down which books we would bring home with us this week. We've been reading a ton of great stories, but my little sister, Margo, has a favorite. The best part is, she likes to reread it together- but we don't need to reread every page, since it is a book full of facts.
Eat Your Rocks, Croc! is written by Jess Keating and illustrated by Pete Oswald. It's a fascinating picture book filled with unique facts about animals from all over the world. We are introduced to Dr. Sugar Glider on the opening pages, and we travel to different countries with them as they help animals solve some puzzling problems. Each page has a question for the doctor and then their explanation of the wild and weird. Did you know that crocodiles actually eat rocks? I had no idea before I read this book, but now I know why they eat them, and that they aren't the only animal that does! I love rocks, but I am glad I don't have to gobble them up to aid with my digestion.
The facts and the illustrations really work together in this book. I think the information could have been a little advanced for Margo, but the clever illustrations help make the facts easier to understand. Plus, my sister loves how bright and vibrant the pictures are throughout the book. There are lots of details and humor involved in the illustrations, which helps me to remember the information, and they make my sister laugh out loud. She can't get over a fish wearing a bib and having a fork and knife. I have to admit, the words and the pictures make the book fun and informative. The sidebars on the sides of each page add extra facts and scientific terms, which I really soaked up.
I love learning new things and would recommend this book to people of all ages who enjoy discovering that the world around them is filled with animals that have unique capabilities and qualities. Plus, you will be able to amaze your friends and family with the cool facts you learned. I definitely plan to read more books by this author.
Has anyone else read Eat Your Rocks, Croc? Or have you read another book written by Jess Keating or illustrated by Pete Oswald? We'd love to hear your thoughts.
Happy Reading!
~F
Excellent guessing, Riddlers! This one was tricky, like a slippery rock. Tune in next week to find out how the answer ties into the story. See you all around the book block. ~ F
Like Ludo said, they're friends; piling up or digging trends. They've a face that seldom moves and lines that tell about their grooves. They like to sit very still or be tossed around by forceful will. Stoic through their stony day; they show no fear in any way.
What am I referring to? Answer: Rocks!
Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme? I adore them- of all sorts. :) ~ F
Like Ludo said, they're friends; piling up or digging trends. They've a face that seldom moves and lines that tell about their grooves. They like to sit very still or be tossed around by forceful will. Stoic through their stony day; they show no fear in any way.
What am I referring to? Stop by at the end of the week for the answer.
I gave you a clue!
