Results for simon and schuster bfyr
simon and schuster bfyr published 86 books that we have reviewed
Age 5+Auntie Claus, Home for the Holidays
A gorgeous confection, but the story’s a little busy.
Review Date: 11/11/2009
Age 4+Chicken Cheeks
Corny rhymes about rear ends redeemed by terrific artwork.
Review Date: 3/20/2009
Age 4+The Odd Egg
Satisfying and amusing tale about being different.
Review Date: 3/20/2009
Age 5+Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Inspirational message perfect for inaugural celebration.
Review Date: 1/14/2009
Age 2+Monkey and Me
Monkey see, monkey do game for kids who love make-believe.
Review Date: 12/10/2008
Age 6+Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears
Clever read fun to share with phobia-prone kids.
Review Date: 9/22/2008
Age 8+Room One: A Mystery or Two
Page-turner full of kind, thoughtful characters.
Review Date: 8/18/2008
Age 8+Kenny and the Dragon
Reluctant Dragon remake has less charm.
Review Date: 8/12/2008
Age 9+Smelly Locker: Silly Dilly School Songs
School-dissing ditties may grate on parents.
Review Date: 8/4/2008
Age 11+One Small Step
Absurd premise yields a thrilling story.
Review Date: 6/26/2008
Age 4+Let It Shine
Color-burst pictures illuminate gospel songs.
Review Date: 2/1/2008
Age 13+Unwind
Disturbing sci-fi story describes gory teen death.
Review Date: 12/16/2007
Age 2+Dog
Pat the puppies, make them move, love them all.
Review Date: 12/11/2007
Age 8+George's Secret Key to the Universe
Stephen Hawking tale confuses fact and fiction.
Review Date: 12/10/2007
Age 9+View from the Cherry Tree
Exciting but flawed murder mystery for tweens.
Review Date: 12/20/2006
Age 9+Peter Pan in Scarlet
Official Peter Pan sequel doesn't soar.
Review Date: 12/10/2006
Age 11+Uglies (Uglies Trilogy, Book 1)
Thoughtful sci-fi about beauty's price; tweens-up.
Review Date: 6/26/2006
Age 11+Hatchet
Hold on tight for an intense tale of survival.
Review Date: 1/24/2006
Age 6+Winter's Tale : An Original Pop-Up Journey
3-D walk in winter woods shimmers, glitters.
Review Date: 1/6/2006
Age 8+Lunch Money
Delightful page-turner with rock-solid values.
Review Date: 7/4/2005
Age 9+Among the Hidden (Shadow Children, Book 1)
A forbidden child hides from Population Police.
Review Date: 6/27/2005
Age 9+Kira-Kira
Another Newbery book few kids will want to read.
Review Date: 3/4/2005
Age 9+The Sea of Trolls
Exciting fantasy-adventure based on Norse myths.
Review Date: 2/28/2005
Age 9+Pollyanna
Classic story of the power of positive thinking.
Review Date: 11/29/2004
Age 7+The Last Holiday Concert
The kids are in charge of the holiday concert.
Review Date: 11/15/2004
Age 9+The Eyes of Kid Midas
One of the most exciting fantasy-adventures ever.
Review Date: 10/19/2004
Age 9+Shiloh
In taut, unforgettable drama, nothing is simple.
Review Date: 9/21/2004
Age 9+The Landry News
Rich with understanding of students and teachers.
Review Date: 9/21/2004
Age 9+S.O.R. Losers
Radical thinkers take on school sports.
Review Date: 9/13/2004
Age 8+The Report Card
Nora uses her genius to protest testing, grades.
Review Date: 9/7/2004
Age 9+The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place
Girl fights to save her uncles' artistic towers.
Review Date: 9/7/2004
Age 11+The View From Saturday
Brilliant but complex novel for older kids.
Review Date: 9/7/2004
Age 9+The Janitor's Boy
Gets to the heart of a father-son relationship.
Review Date: 9/7/2004
Age 9+Frindle
A surefire winner with kids.
Review Date: 9/7/2004
Age 14+Rats Saw God
Funny high school novel reveals tender truths.
Review Date: 8/30/2004
Age 9+Greenwitch
An atmospherically mystical tale.
Review Date: 7/26/2004
Age 11+My Brother Sam Is Dead
Great novel about the Revolution for older kids.
Review Date: 5/8/2004
Age 11+All That Remains
Three novellas tell of teens dealing with death.
Review Date: 2/24/2004
Age 13+Give a Boy a Gun
This is one very disturbing book.
Review Date: 2/17/2004
Age 3+Beautiful Blackbird
Retelling of African tale will engage kids.
Review Date: 2/2/2004
Age 9+The Folk Keeper
Lyrical and exciting novel with strong heroine.
Review Date: 1/5/2004
Age 11+The Steps
Troubling glorification of teen material values.
Review Date: 12/1/2003
Age 10+Aleutian Sparrow
Few kids will want to read it all the way through.
Review Date: 11/10/2003
Age 4+Joy to the World: A Family Christmas Treasury
A good selection of holiday literature.
Review Date: 11/5/2003
Age 11+The Crying Rocks
Slow-paced book touches on difficult issues.
Review Date: 10/27/2003
Age 2+When Mama Comes Home Tonight
Good book for the end of a hectic day.
Review Date: 10/6/2003
Age 2+Mr. Bear Says I Love You
Comforting illustrations and sweet verse.
Review Date: 10/6/2003
Age 2+Moo, Baa, La La La!
An eclectic mix of frolicking animals.
Review Date: 9/30/2003
Age 4+Eloise in Moscow
Eloise is an international spy in this so-so book.
Review Date: 9/25/2003
Age 4+Eloise at Christmastime
Charming, but not as good as the original.
Review Date: 9/25/2003
Age 4+Eloise: The Ultimate Edition
All four stories about the irrepressible Eloise.
Review Date: 9/25/2003
Age 4+Absolutely Essential Eloise
Eloise loves the Plaza, and kids love this prankster!
Review Date: 9/25/2003
Age 4+Absolutely Positively Alexander: The Complete Stories
Anyone who's ever had a bad day will love this.
Review Date: 9/25/2003
Age 9+Misty of Chincoteague
A must for every horse-lover's library.
Review Date: 9/18/2003
Age 14+Go Ask Alice
Preview before sharing intense book with teens.
Review Date: 9/16/2003
Age 9+Heidi
Classic story has lost none of its joy and power.
Review Date: 9/16/2003
Age 5+Regards to the Man in the Moon
A revitalizing dose of imagination, inspiration.
Review Date: 9/16/2003
Age 4+Keeping Quilt
Rich, fascinating, and heartwarming story.
Review Date: 9/11/2003
Age 13+Beast
Slow pace will bore some teens.
Review Date: 9/9/2003
Age 4+The King Who Rained
Pokes gentle fun at an idioms and homonyms.
Review Date: 9/9/2003
Age 12+Silent to the Bone
Mystery holds kids, but some elements ring false.
Review Date: 9/4/2003
Age 4+Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Gently addresses children's fear of abandonment.
Review Date: 9/4/2003
Age 12+The White Mountains
Appealing plot, powerful writing offset slow pace.
Review Date: 8/27/2003
Age 4+Dogs Don't Wear Sneakers
Four-line, rhymed stanzas introduce wacky notions.
Review Date: 8/26/2003
Age 9+Album of Horses
An informational book for horse lovers of any age.
Review Date: 8/26/2003
Age 9+Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery
Farcical, highly readable vampire rabbit tale.
Review Date: 8/21/2003
Age 4+A Chocolate Moose for Dinner
Fun read puts silly language in the spotlight.
Review Date: 8/20/2003
Age 6+100th Day Worries
Suspenseful story makes math enjoyable.
Review Date: 8/20/2003
Age 4+A Little Pigeon Toad
Tongue-in-cheek tale might misjudge its audience.
Review Date: 8/20/2003
Age 4+Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move
Parents and kids appreciate spunky Alexander.
Review Date: 8/20/2003
Age 4+Pickles to Pittsburgh
Winning illustrations but short on plot.
Review Date: 8/20/2003
Age 4+Pearl Plants a Tree
Family traditions: Pass 'em on.
Review Date: 8/20/2003
Age 4+Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday
Kid-friendly language and funny illustrations.
Review Date: 8/20/2003
Age 4+Chimps Don't Wear Glasses
Text fails to live up to illustrations.
Review Date: 8/20/2003
Age 5+Fly, Bessie, Fly
Inspiring story; kids will root for the heroine.
Review Date: 8/19/2003
Age 9+Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
A compelling mix of fantasy and science fiction.
Review Date: 8/18/2003
Age 11+Molly's Fire
A quirky story with hidden riches.
Review Date: 8/14/2003
Age 11+Homecoming
Classic novel spotlights four brave children.
Review Date: 8/14/2003
Age 6+Harriet and the Promised Land
Story and art convey the escape to freedom.
Review Date: 8/13/2003
Age 9+The Dark Is Rising
Classic fantasy is a bit slow, but enthralling.
Review Date: 8/11/2003
Age 2+Goodbye House
Young bear bids farewell to the old home.
Review Date: 8/5/2003
Age 6+Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Kids will love this account of a boy's bad day.
Review Date: 8/4/2003
Age 4+Eloise
Spirited Eloise delights her young readers.
Review Date: 8/4/2003
Age 6+Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
A gratifying, if lightweight, dish.
Review Date: 8/4/2003
Age 2+Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Colorfully illustrated alphabet rhymes.
Review Date: 7/24/2003
Age 6+The Children's Book of America
Sometimes moralistic stories miss audience.
Review Date: 7/24/2003
