Snow on Martinmas by Heather Sleightholm

Here is the book summary:

A grandmother shares the history of a special day with her grandchildren in this charming story about the origins of Martinmas, celebrated on November 11th.
This beautiful book with original acrylic paintings by Heather Sleightholm makes an excellent addition to any Christian child’s library with information about St. Martin, a hero of the early church.

And now, my review:

If you are looking for a book that describes and gives a feel for a man that lived in A.D. 316 and beyond this book might be of interest to you.  At the end of the book it gives a couple pages of history of him but before that, the book is written with the view of a Grandmother telling her grandchildren of how in her life, childhood and later, she has enjoyed celebrating this day, the day of Martinmas.  The day marks the end of harvest and the coming of Christmas.  It’s a time when the first snow is flying.  This book also includes pictures.  Disclaimer:  Although well written and illustrated by this author, this book is written from a Catholic perspective.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

https://www.amazon.com/Snow-Martinmas-Xist-Childrens-Books-ebook/dp/B06WGPJGG4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1501177567&sr=1-1&keywords=snow+on+martinmas

Time for Kids: Presidents of the United States

Here is the book summary:
TIME For Kids presents a complete overview of our nation's chief executives from George Washington to the newly elected 45th president!

Did you know that James Monroe was the first president to appear without a wig in public? Or that George W. Bush appointed the first African-American secretary of state? Presidents of the United States invites the reader inside the White House to discover fascinating facts about the U.S. commanders-in-chief-their origins, accomplishments, and place in history-as told through famous quotes, important historical dates, and a timeline of events. Special sections cover the election process, the branches of government, and the role of presidents in the expansion of our nation from before the 13 colonies through westward expansion. With more than 200 photographs, illustrations, portrait reproductions, and maps.

And now, my review:

This is a nice, full-color, engaging book of the Presidents of the United States of America.  The things I like about it are that it’s current.  It includes a nice sidebar that gives pertinent information and then has some paragraphs, about 2-3 pages, about each one and often times it will include information about their families or “big” events that happened while they were in office.  I find for my family, that it’s a great addition to our American history class and it’s great for my youngest all the way to my oldest student. 
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

https://www.amazon.com/TIME-Kids-Presidents-United-States-ebook/dp/B01J6J1XQA/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493831842&sr=1-1&keywords=time+for+kids+american+presidents

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/time-for-kids-presidents-of-the-united-states-the-editors-of-time-for-kids/1124655748?ean=9781618934277

The Clue in the Papyrus Scroll by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Here is the book summary:

In this all-new very special mini-series, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations―all around the world! The Aldens arrive in Egypt but the agent they’re supposed to meet has gone missing! With the help of a puzzle in a papyrus scroll, they figure out their next mission―to deliver a tiny ancient pharaoh statue to an archaelogist at the Pyramids! Along the way they outwit a thief who tries to steal all the treasures. Their next mission is to England, to return one of the “crown jewels of Stonehenge.” But someone is following them! Could it be someone from the powerful Argent family, ruthless antique collectors and bitter rivals of the Silvertons?

And now, my review:
This is a great Boxcar book!  We enjoyed the places that they visited in this one because it is places that we have been studying in school this year.  The adventures are exciting and the suspense is fun to read through.  The ending kind of leads you into another story, but that might be “normal” for this series.  Overall, a great school read for the whole family.


https://www.amazon.com/Papyrus-Scroll-Boxcar-Children-Adventure/dp/0807506982/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1485997028&sr=1-1&keywords=A+clue+in+the+papyrus+scroll