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Kiss Good Night (Sam Books)
Amy Hest
Candlewick, 2004
Grandson loves Sam!!!
Kiss Good Night (Sam Books)
As my grandson started wanting to be read to before bedtime. I found this book. He fell in love with Sam and has picked up the phrase" I'm waiting" when he wants a good night kiss. Also, Now all teddy bears are named Sam. I've told him he ...
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The Dog Who Belonged to No One
Amy Hest
Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2008
Beautiful in its Simplicity
Right away this new release popped out at me from the shelves of the children's book section at my local bookstore and gave a very emotive first impression.
It's artwork: wonderfully expressive pencil illustration by Amy Bates, washed with active yet gentle ...
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Don't You Feel Well, Sam?
Amy Hest
Candlewick, 2007
Don't, You Feel Well Sam?
I don't know about your children, but my hate medications. What a suprise when 2 years old Emi said "I will be brave like Sam" Since I got the book we don't struggle anymore with meds. What a relief.
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You Can Do It, Sam
Amy Hest
Candlewick, 2007
We've read this book over and over and never tire of it
We bought this book three years ago and my kids (4 yrs. and 7 yrs.) still love to read/hear it. I was surprised to see two reviewers describe the text as awkward and "strangely repetitive." The text is repetitive, but it's poetic and emphasizes certain concepts. ...
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Kiss Good Night
Amy Hest
Candlewick, 2001
Kiss Goodnight is my favorite book
Anyone who loves their children and loves reading should purchase this book. This book is so warm and loving that renting it from the library just won't due...we read it over and over and over again. A true classic.
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Kiss Good Night (Sam Books)
Amy Hest
Candlewick, 2006
Another great Sam book
This series of books is wonderfully illustrated and each tells a simple story of Sam & his mother. Appropriate for the very young (my 14 month old loves them) and older children as well (a nod of approval from my 8 year old). My only concern is there is no father ...
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Mr. George Baker
Amy Hest
Walker Books Ltd, 2008
This is an excellent story.
I bought this because it was recommended by a book club I'm part of; it turned out to be a great investment. The story is written like music ~ there is a rhythm in it that is just really enjoyable. My son (4.5 y.o.) particularly loves the end -- "Tappitty-boom, ...
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The Purple Coat (Reading Rainbow Book)
Amy Hest
Aladdin, 1992
A lesson about trying something NEW
I first saw this story read on Reading Rainbow when I was a child, and was so intrigued (as much as a child can be intrigued) by it that I had to go to my local library right away to check it out! Even years later, I appreciate the lessons that this book has to offer ...
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In the Rain with Baby Duck
Amy Hest
Candlewick, 1999
perfect for a rainy day
A great book for young children... beautiful illustrations, simple yet delightful story about a duck who dislikes the rain (until Grampa helps out). I've read it over and over again to my two preschoolers and they never tire of it (me neither!) Especially fun to read ...
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When Jessie Came Across the Sea
Amy Hest
Candlewick, 2003
A beautiful, touching story
Even though it breaks her heart to be separated from her beloved grandmother, Jessie leaves her small town when she is offered a trip to America. She vividly describes the wonder of living in the new world and finding a new love. She works hard and uses her sewing ...
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The Crack-of-Dawn Walkers (Picture Puffins)
Amy Hest
Puffin, 1988
Every other Sunday, Sadie and her grandfather go for their special early-morning walk.
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The Ring and the Window Seat
Amy Hest
Scholastic Trade, 1990
utterly charming
It's been a long time since I read this book to my daughters, but I still remember it well, and it's one of my favorite children's books ever. It tells the story of how a young girl learns a lesson about how there are things more important in life than a birthday ...
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Off to School, Baby Duck!
Amy Hest
Candlewick, 2007
Librarian's Favorite
Like Hest's other books, this is a crowd pleaser. I just got done using this in our first August storytime and it was very well received by the 3s-6s. I heard lots of giggles because some of the dialogue is so dead-on accurate. I recommend this to all those parents ...
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Jamaica Louise James
Amy Hest
Candlewick, 1997
Karen the Book Lady loves Jamaica Louise James!
Amy Hest is the one with the COOL idea...her seven-going-on-eight-year-old Jamaica Louise James is sassy and hip, "lacing up the details this way and that" about how she came to have her name on a plaque above a New York city subway station. Author Hest uses ...
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Remembering Mrs. Rossi
Amy Hest
Scholastic, 2008
After her mother dies, eight-year-old Annie Rossi does her best to cope, assisted by Remembering Mrs. Rossi, a book of memories compiled by her mother's sixth-grade students. During the difficult year that follows, her dad forgets to buy her brand of cereal, doesn't remind her to wear her boots, mismatches her pajamas, and doesn't understand that ...
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