Stones and Bones by Char Matejovsky, illustrated by Robaire Beam Ages 4-8 32 pages Polebridge Press November 2007 Hardcover     Author Char Matejovsky has partnered up with illustrator Robaire Ream to create an exceptional children’s book that teaches through rhyme and incredibly detailed images. I feel the book would be most appropriate for children aged between 5 and 9 Stones and Bones will appeal to children, classes and families interested in scientific study of history, anthropology, archaeology, dinosaurs and early man. Stimulating full-color images challenge the mind and educate even as they supply a sense of comfort through the cozy, family-like scenes. They are so detailed that the more one looks at the illustrations, the more one sees. The 32-page hardcover book does not have a slipcover but seems to be of high quality; the pages feel thick and sturdy. It is accompanied by a CD that contains the “Stones & Bones Song: The Song of the Meadowlark,” performed by the Santa Rosa Children’s Chorus. The pianist is Mark Osten, the lyrics and music were created by Char Matejovsky, and it was directed by Carol Menke. With this long list of contributors, I can understand how this book became such a wonderful creation. I certainly appreciated the phonetics glossary at the end of the book. Parents, grandparents and teachers are encouraged to visit the stonesandbonesbook.com website, which they will find is a valuable resource. I encourage parents to pick up this book for their young ones – it’s never too early to learn.     web reviews   Lillian Brummet/2007 for curled up with a good kid's book   For grown-up fiction, nonfiction and speculative fiction book reviews, visit our sister site Curled Up With a Good Book (www.curledup.com)