Fiona's Luck

I happen to choose this book randomly and enjoyed it more than I expected to. The title of the book was interesting and the illustrations were beautiful. It is about where luck really comes from. Also it is an ironic story. The land of Ireland was filled with luck with the help of the leprechauns and of course the king of the leprechauns was afraid the luck will run out by they way everyone was using it, so he took it away. When Fiona and the king come face to face, you'll learn that true luck comes from within and not by some spell or magic. 

It's definitely a fantasy about the luck of the Irish but on the other hand it can teach a child, even an adult, that luck is what you make of it and that luck comes from within you and not what is around you. It is a fun story and you can do activities to interact with children with the story, the characters and just on plain luck.

Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods That Make My Day

One of my professors read this book to us in class and I fell in love with the book. It is by Jamie Lee Curtis. Honestly, I did not know that Jamie Lee Curtis was an author for children's books. I bought the book and read it again, and actually shared it with other child life major students. It is a great book to have as a resource to use when a child for example is hospitalized and is scared and don't know anyone. You can read this book to the child and let them know that it is okay to feel what you feel and make it like an ice breaker between you and the child.

The illustrations are brillant and fun. The words are poetic and children will enjoy. I would love to find more books like this that I can use as resources to help children deal with trauma or just to make them smile. 

Moses - When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom

The title "Moses" caught my attention. I was curious how the title and the history of Harriet Tubman was related. I was intrigued by the title at first, but after I have read the book, I was in awe. The book portrays an amazing woman who had an incredible journey of faith and life. It is a very inspirational book that can definitely contribute to children's learning in literature and in life. It shows that when things in life get harder, you will be okay. I never thought I would learn a life lesson through a children's book. It reminded me that I will make it through and I will be okay. Things will get better, you just have to have faith and hope.

The Giving Tree

This book was recommended by my manager. Why was my manager recommending a children's book? I happened to tell her that I was taking a course in children's literature, and she told me that she has tons of books because of her grandchildren. Out of all the books they had at home, she suggested I read "The Giving Tree." 

After that being said, I was curious, and went to the bookstore. It was the first book I picked up, sat and read. As I started to read, I was already drawn to it through the pictures and the words. When I finished the book, I felt warm and fuzzy inside. It was a feel good book. It makes you want to be good and better. It was an emotional book that portrayed a special relationship between the boy and the tree. It's very heart warming story that can teach and definitely remind us what relationship is all about. 

Those of you who have not read the book, you should check it out. It really does make you feel all warm and fuzzy after reading it. And this book is definitely for everyone, not just children. It's funny how, reading a children's book as an adult can remind you of the little things in life.