Mark Graham
Bio
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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The Littlest Blogger
'The Littlest Blogger' is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Dawn and Bella Cameron-Hollyer and Helen Braid. Who out there writes a blog? This is the story of a little girl who likes to write and draw and then likes to share her interests. When the little girl with her mother's help makes Bella's writing more understood and being safe. Helen's artwork shows what Bella is all about and how she tells her story that is ongoing. At the end of the picture book is a list of safety rules. This would make a great read for a Kindergarten class in teaching computer literacy.
By Mark Graham6 months ago in Critique
Jig Gets Lost
'Jig Gets Lost' is a children's picture book created by Julia Kneeland and Rachael Budd. Who doesn't like a good animal story. 'Jig Gets Lost' is a picture book that should make readers want a puppy. Julia writes a story about a little puppy named Jig and his day in the neighborhood and his adventures. Julia is a writer and a teacher and says this is for beginning readers and has chosen primary type for easy reading. Rachael has created pictures that are vivid and realistic images in her work. There could be lessons on community workers, what makes a family, and even teach geography in a way. It is also a good book that shows emotions in ways.
By Mark Graham6 months ago in Critique
I'm not Single, I have a Dog
'I'm not Single, I Have a Dog is an autobiography by Susan Hartzler. Who doesn't like a good dog book that can teach many kinds of lessons. I am a single person and have a dog and 'I'm not Single, I Have a Dog' is a book where she shares her story and her memories. She is still living and sharing. Susan Hartzler has shared friendships and how she spent and spends her time trying to understand what life is all about for her. 'I'm Not Single, I Have a Dog is a book full of lessons we all need to learn. There are many lines in this book that are favorites of mine and could help others.
By Mark Graham6 months ago in Critique
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 Graham6 months 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 Graham6 months 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 Graham6 months 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 Graham6 months 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 Graham6 months 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 Graham6 months 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 Graham6 months 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 Graham6 months ago in Critique