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<< Previous   of   Next >> (click to enlarge) "When I'm Big" by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram (click to enlarge) "Alphabet," written and illustrated by Matthew Van Fleet   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Melanie Munk, Features Editor munk@heraldnet.com   Published: Sunday, May 11, 2008 Try to see the world through a child's eyes By Kendal A. Rautzhan Special to The Herald Young children are eager to learn. They more they learn, the greater control they feel in the world they are just beginning to explore. Gaining knowledge and understanding covers a wide spectrum. Children have a very limited point of reference to base their thoughts on. That's the beauty of childhood. Everything is fresh and new and exciting. Each new thing a child encounters is an opportunity for growth and understanding. Books play an important part in that exploration, such as those reviewed today. Seeing the world through a child's eyes is a gift. Be an active and positive participant in helping a child discover and understand life. You'll be amazed at how much you'll both gain from it all. Books to borrow The following book is available at many public libraries. "Sleep Tight, Little Bear" by Martin Waddell, illustrated by Barbara Firth, 32 pages For ages: 2 and older. One day Little Bear discovers a new cave close to the cave he shares with Big Bear. Little Bear shows Big Bear his new cave, then Little Bear spends the day playing there. When it's time for bed, Little Bear decides he wants to sleep in his new cave, like a big bear does. As he tries to fall asleep, he wonders if Big Bear might be lonely without him. Maybe Big Bear isn't the only lonely one! Perfect from start to finish, young children will immediately identify with the sentiment of wanting to be independent, but not too independent. Librarian's choice Library: Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace Director: Rosy Brewer Children's librarian: Susan Kirdahy Choices this week: "Go Away, Big Green Monster" by Ed Emberley; "Dog's Colorful Day" by Emma Dodd; "The Little Train" by Lois Lenski Books to buy The following books are available at favorite bookstores. "Alphabet," written and illustrated by Matthew Van Fleet, 20 pages with bonus color pop-up poster For ages: 2 and older. Matthew Van Fleet's incredible new book, "Alphabet," takes learning the ABC's to a new height. Featuring more than 100 creatures and plants from A to Z, it treats young readers to numerous textures, shiny foils, flaps to lift and tabs to pull. Learning the alphabet has never been more fun, but there's more. Children will also learn about opposites and synonyms, all presented in lighthearted fun. Also included is an incredible full-color removable ABC poster featuring 26 individual pop-ups. Loaded with fun and learning, "Alphabet" teaches all of this and more by delivering the solid message that books, reading and learning are lots of fun! "When I'm Big" by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram, 20 pages For ages: 2 to 4 and older. In the fresh, spring air, when things start growing and changing after the winter, Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare go hopping about. Big Nutbrown Hare shows Little Nutbrown Hare many things that are changing. They see a tiny acorn that will grow into a big, big tree. They see a tadpole in a little pool of water that will grow up to be a frog. Little Nutbrown Hare finds these and other growing things very interesting. But Little Nutbrown Hare wonders if there is anything that stays the same. What about Little Nutbrown Hare? What will he turn into? Young children will identify with Little Nutbrown Hare as he marvels at the wonders of life and what lies ahead for all living things as they grow and change. Nationally syndicated, Kendal Rautzhan writes and lectures on children's literature. She can be reached via e-mail: kendal@sunlink.net.

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