Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Review: The Golden Rule Coloring Book by Sherrill S. Cannon #coloringbooks #childrensbooks


The Golden Rule Coloring book is the second version to the author's original book of the same name. This version was transferred into black and white making it effectively just what it is, a coloring book. The only exception to that is her books which are colorfully highlighted throughout. This is a signature for the author who's illustrator, Kalpart, has been with her from the beginning.

I read the original book but do not recall if I ever actually reviewed it so, I am thrilled to be getting a second chance. The book begins with two cartooned children looking for the "golden ruler". The look high and low for this ruler, even thinking that maybe it is actually a king!

Eventually, they find out the the Golden Rule is not a thing but an idea. An idea of how we would want to be treated and to treat other as such. I remember this as a child. Do you?

"If you want to make friends,

you must be polite

And Treat them the way

that you know you would like."...

~Sherrill S. Cannon

The author, poetically, raises this theme throughout the book by demonstrating how this can be accomplished. Kalpart's illustrations are paired perfectly and as with her other books is a great combination. This is certainly a feel good and great coloring book to get.

If you want more proof, the book has won a Book Excellence Award Gold Medal, eLit Gold, Reviewers Choice Silver, Children's Literary Classics Silver plus Seal of Approval, Mom's Choice Silver, Readers Favorite Finalist Award, IAN Book of the Year Finalist and Pinnacle Achievement Award.  

5 stars!

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author. The views here, however, are 100% my own and may differ from yours. ~Michelle, Reading Authors Network

About the author:


I am a mother of four and a grandmother of ten, and I am also a Multi-Award-Winning Best-Selling Author! My books have received ninety-eight 2011-22 National and International awards. 

Review: Challenging Math Riddles For Kids by Patricia Barnes


    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rockridge Press (March 1, 2022)
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 84 pages
    • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1638073872
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1638073871
    • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
    • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4

Recently, I was asked to review this Math Riddle book for kids. My grandson is of the right age and loves math. He is also an analytical thinker so, I thought it would be perfect for him.

One of the things I like about this book begins right at the table of contents. The book is divided into levels of difficulty. Since this is a book that spans from ages 8-12, it totally makes sense. The book also has warm up pages which helps to get into the heart of the book.

One of the more fun things in this book, at least to me, are the lead up pages to each chapter that either features a historical riddle or some sort of fact about riddles in general. This certainly appealed to my historical nature. However, with someone like my grandson who loves facts, this is cool for him too.

Overall, there are 175 riddles in the book and are fun to try. The book includes an answer key in the back. I could see teachers using this in their classrooms as supplemental lessons or even challenges. This is also perfect for the home school classes as well.

This is surely a winner of a book and one I recommend to pick up. 
Riddle me this: What book gets 5 stars from me?

Disclosure:
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. The review here is 100% my own opinions and may differ from yours. ~Michelle, Reading Authors Network


 About the author:


Patricia has worked with almost very age group, from toddler to adult learners and every learning type - from kids who struggle in traditional classrooms to those who are more organized, clever, and insightful than she can ever hope to be.

With over fifteen years experience writing for websites, Patricia is excited for this, her first foray into the world of physical books.

Having taught in schools, university, adult education establishments, and corporate boardrooms, Patricia's biggest teaching challenge has been homeschooling her kids. With five children, of varying abilities, some of whom are exceptionally reluctant learners, Patricia has constantly sought new ways to share her love of learning.

She hopes to inspire that same love of learning in others, even if her own kids are stubbornly resisting.


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