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I Can't Said the Ant: A Second Book of Nonsense

Reviewed by Sherry Early
This ridiculous rhyming story by Polly Cameron is a lark. Originally published in 1961, it’s the story of how the ant tries to help Miss Teapot who has fallen off the counter. The ant calls on everyone to help–all the kitchen foods and implements, and each one answers with a rhyme and and some helpful advice. With teamwork, they manage to rescue Miss Teapot, and “can’t” turns to “can”. Read the full review

In the Days of Alfred the Great

Reviewed by Sherry Early
In Eva March Tappan’s In the Days of Alfred the Great, the reader gains a lot of background about Alfred and his life and the political situation in Britain and the stories that were told about Alfred. Read the full review

Is This a House for Hermit Crab?

Reviewed by Sherry Early
In McDonald's story, Hermit Crab tries out several possible homes... Read the full review