Mark Graham
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I am a person who really likes to read and write and to share what I learned with all my education. My page will mainly be book reviews and critiques of old and new books that I have read and will read. There will also be other bits, too.
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Walk with Me
'Walk with Me' is a children's picture book written by Stacey Tucker and Tonnja Kopp. This is quite the relaxing read for it is a trip through the flora and fauna and paying a visit to all that are presented. It is a picture book that shows and tells how relaxing and wondrous nature can be for all who partake. Stacey and Tonnja wrote this picture book to teach readers about nature and show how soothing nature can be. This would be a good book to induce relaxation skills from young children clear through to the elderly. It is like taking a walk through the woods.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Mr. Sunnyside Imagination!
Mr. Sunnyside Imagination! is a children's picture book created by C.K. Gregory and illustrated by Stephanie Richall. We all need an imaginary friend every once in a while, no matter how old you may be. This is the story of Tommy and how he learns all about how to learn a new skill. Tommy wakes up to a day that just seems blah to him till he meets a new friend Mr. Sunnyside. Tommy's mother is calling him to breakfast and she is wondering what Tommy is going to do all day, and this is when someone appears and makes him think. Tommy will also learn how to stay healthy in many ways. C.K. Gregory has written a story that teaches a skill in a very inventive way. Stephanie's artwork and C.K. Gregory's words are well matched and they will show Mr. Sunnyside in an very imaginative way.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Chelsea's Forever Garden
'Chelsea's Forever Garden' is a children's picture book created by Laura Lamb and illustrated by Mary Barrows. Who wouldn't want a garden like this of a place to call their own. This is a story about a little girl named Chelsea and her parents give her a gift that she discovers as a place to play and yes discover things about herself in order to make this place hers. Laura uses her gift of description very well for I could see this area even without Mary's artwork, but with Mary's work artwork and Laura's words they show and tell the story.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Our Trespasses
'Our Trespasses' is a novel written by Michael Cordell. No one likes it when someone trespasses in on our lives or even on our lands. This is the story of two brothers who need to work something out between them along with family and friends that are around them. 'Our Trespasses' is quite a spiritual adventure of good and evil that will keep you turning the pages. Michael has quite the aptitude to make understanding various family aspects dealing with misunderstandings and then again there are misunderstandings. He has chosen his words carefully to make the story real but as mentioned a little earlier kind of spiritual in some circumstances in the book. This is a book that will let you try to understand the what, when, where and why events in one's life occurs to try to fix various issues.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Traders of the South Seas
'Traders of the South Seas' is a youth and maybe even an adult novel. This book was written by James Farris. This is quite an adventure that James takes us on with this read. 'Traders of the South Seas' is an adventure series that the reader will think of past pirate stories, but will find out it is a modern yet futuristic pirate story. The main character of Christoph Swift learns a lot about his family and friends and what they all need to make themselves known to all. James Farris wrote a story that is visual for the reader will be able to see what the characters are doing from learning the basics to the various trials we must all face and learn to accept right and wrong and make the appropriate choices. In this first in a series the reader will be able to see what being a 'special' person will be able to accomplish and reach various goals that one has to gain to understand why we do what we do.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Book of Sasquatch
'The Book of Sasquatch' is a story written by Louis Conte. This is a story for all who are or could be interested in a interesting way of seeing a different view of what some say is a fictional character and some say that is real. 'The Book of Sasquatch' and the view of Louis Conte's view of 'Big Foot' who has human feelings and knows how to care about others and even the environment. This is a story of 40 chapters that describes a 'human' sasquatch. Louis has in a way has created a spiritual story within a story when he developed the character of 'Shattuck the Gray'. Sasquatch is the main character that teaches us all how to make and try to accept others with all our differences as he does with helping Christopher and his mother. Louis will have the readers wondering what they can to help others and the environment around them. Louis has given us a story of hope and love and way to see the truth that is around us.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Gone to Dallas: The Storekeeper 1856-1861
Laurie Moore-Moore has written an adult historical fiction novel entitled 'Gone to Dallas: The Storekeeper 1856-1861. 'Gone to Dallas: The Storekeeper' will give the reader a voyage back in time to see how things were different, but yet the same. This is the story of a woman named Sara and her voyage by wagon train at the time right before the Civil War or the War Between the States at the start of what will become a major city in the future. Sara is a storekeeper that has many decisions to make in dealing with all the different relationships that affect her life and living the way she wants. Laurie Moore-Moore wrote the novel for adults and even for young adults who like American history and relationships. From the scenes of the wagon train voyage to the building of her first store to the beginnings of a town of log buildings to a city that will become a major metropolis. Laurie as well as Sara has described the era and the life of a growing time for all of us.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Little Girl who lived in the Well
Roger Major has written a middle school novel entitled 'The Little Girl Who Lived in the Well'. This is a story that the past effects the present in many ways. It is the story of two little girls by the names of Emma and Wendy and how they solved a very cold case. It is also a story of how friendship even from different eras will meet at the age of ten and the belief in helping one another and their other relationships that are affected by their meeting. Roger Major wrote a story that will bring out many emotions of the reader for his showing and telling in how all the characters came together even if through technology. There are many scenes that will have the reader wondering.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Pirates of Pepper Pot Point
'The Pirates of Pepper Pot Point' is a children's picture storybook that seems to be written as one long very entertaining tongue twister. What a feat this author Michele Schultz and illustrator Paul Schultz has created. This is the story of a young boy named Peter Pickle and his cat Petunia and their adventure with the pirates and a battle of good and evil. Peter meets a pirate named Pedro and his parrot Percy and figures a way to help his friends and neighbors. Michele has written a story that shows the difference between right and wrong and how people can change. This is a story full of alliteration of the letter 'P'. Paul has drawn pictures that are fun to look at and 'read' and with the use of primary colors and the shading again makes this book a fun read.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Sami's Big Secret
'Sami's Big Secret' is a children's picture book written by W.J. Armstrong-Bungay. Animals of all kinds have all kinds of feelings and Sami is trying to figure out her feelings as well. Sami is a girl rabbit who is unhappy with her family life. She lives in a big family where it gets quite busy and one day it just seems like just too much. Sami needs a friend that understands, but will she find one and feel better about herself and the others in her life. W.J. Armstrong-Bungay is a show and tell writer using words that describe the pictures for when the reader sees the artwork and the detail for each of the characters the reader will get a sense for what Sami is going through in trying to fit in somewhere. The artwork is very detailed using various shades to depict the woods that seemed to come alive in many ways for it was like walking through the woods.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Meatball's Snow Day
'Meatball's Snow Day' is a children's picture book written by Jen Willett. Who doesn't like a Snow Day? This is the story of a little mouse named Meatballs and he lives on a farm with his mom and his friends. One day he wakes up and finds out that it is a snow day and his adventures begin, but not thanks to his mom has a good breakfast and a snack to take on while on his adventures. Meatball has a small friend by the name of Moe and they find many ways to have fun on the farm during winter. This is a book with glossy pages and pictures that have to me vivid colors that are also very detailed, as can be seen as the walk he takes with his friend as well as all the other activities that they do. At the end of the book there is a recipe that parents can make with their kids.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Bedtime
'Bedtime' is a children's picture book that was written by Nanette Newman and illustrated by Flora Daneman. Oh, sleepy time and a chance to dream 'Bedtime' is a story written as if a poem and even something else for a good night's sleep and pleasant dreams or a wish for a parents wish for their child. The words are written throughout the book as to me a breeze that blows through the clouds and trees that are floating by. It also has a sing-song manner about itself for as you read the words and enjoy the pictures it is quite relaxing. Flora has drawn the pictures using it seems muted colors and blending the colors blue, purple, tans, browns and a few primary colors. My favorite pictures if I had to choose would be and are when the mom is holding the baby with the teddy bear and the book along with the last page with the sleeping baby and the teddy bear. This is a book of love and hugs.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
