Through the Looking Glass Book Reviews

Clockwise from top left:  Benjamin Banneker, Madame C.J. Walker, George Washington Carver, Dr. Shirley Jackson, and  Dr. Daniel Hale William...

One of the things I love about reviewing nonfiction children's literature is that I learn a lot. When I started reviewing titles for Bla...

March is Women's History Month and I have just reviewed a wonderful title about an exceptional woman who did something special with her ...

Just a few days ago I recieved a box of books that contained a book about the Olympics. Since the Olympics are going on right now, I got rea...

On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks decided that enough was enough. When she was asked to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus so that a white p...

There are only six more days before it is Halloween, and since I have some Halloweenish books on hand that I think you will enjoy, I have de...

When I was about eight or so, my American grandmother sent me a boxed set of the Little House books. As soon as I began to read  Little Hous...

Today is the first day of summer for us here in Oregon, and though it is not exactly hot, at least it isn't cold anymore. I have some gr...

I have to confess that I didn't know much about Rachel Carson until I moved to the United States in 1992. Since then I have read and bee...

Here is another environmental title that I think parents and teachers will find very useful. Simple steps toward a healthier Earth Molly Sm...

April 25th is world penguin day, and in honor of this day I have a review for you about a very special penguin who had a rather extraordina...

I found this book on my shelf this week and thought it would be a perfect fit both for Women's History Month and Youth Art Month. Enjoy...

March is Women's History Month in the USA and I have collected some wonderful books to share with you. I would like to begin with a sple...

On this day in 1809 Charles Darwin, a man whose ideas would cause a great deal of fuss around the world, was born. In honor of Darwin's ...

On this day in 1890 a young reporter ended an amazing journey around the world. Her name was Nellie Bly (her real name was Elizabeth Jane Co...

As promised I am posting two reviews about Wilson Bentley, the man who first photographed snowflakes. These titles are, of course, for chil...

When I was around twelve or thirteen, my English literature teacher, Mr. Lovesy, decided that he would show us that beautiful language could...

J ust last week my daughter and I were making breakfast when we heard, on the radio, that President Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize....

Last week I read and reviewed a delightful book about a baby dolphin who has managed to overcome a severe physical handicap, the loss of her...

On September 26th, 1774, a little boy was born in New England who would become the stuff of legend. He was called John Chapman, but he came ...