The Lost Narwhal by Tori McGee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a cute story about fitting in, even when you’re different! Acceptance and learning new ways are themes in this story.
I loved the ocean themed illustrations. I could almost feel the cold water as I read.
Do Not Wish For A Pet Ostrich! by Sarina Siebenaler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a cute book about doing your research before choosing your perfect pet. It seems that an ostrich isn’t quite perfect for anyone who doesn’t live in large open spaces and doesn’t know how to feed one.
The illustrations are wonderful and the story is cute. It would make a perfect bedtime story.
Magic Candies by Heena Baek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What happens when you get a hold of some magic candies? What can you learn by listening?
The illustrations here are interesting. Almost like clay-mation. The story is cute and the illustrations go along with it well.
My Shadow Is Purple by Scott Stuart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book. I enjoyed it more knowing about the author’s first book, My Shadow is Pink. I knew the concept from the first book, so I didn’t have to think much about what the author meant when he referred to the child’s shadow.
The illustrations and the story were wonderful and I loved that it showed acceptance and friendship.
I would recommend this book to everyone!
It’s Not Jack and the Beanstalk by Josh Funk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book! What if the characters had some say in what happens to them? The author tells a story that doesn’t quite go the way that it traditionally does.
The illustrations are wonderful and the main character’s comments are fun.
Who said that the story has to end the way it’s been written?
It’s Not Hansel and Gretel by Josh Funk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book. The illustrations are great and it attempts to bend gender roles a bit. Who says that the girl always has to do the household chores?
I love that the characters take over the story, leaving the narrator confused and frustrated. It all works out in the end, but not in the way that we think it will.
I Am the Best At Getting Dressed: (Book for Toddlers 3-4 years by Melissa Winn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a cute book about a toddler teaching Grandpa how to get dressed. Grandpa almost gets it. The toddler has to help him.
It’s a great generational story with wonderful illustrations.
This would make a great bedtime story for kids in snowy areas or those planning a snow trip. I recommend it.
It’s Not Little Red Riding Hood by Josh Funk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a cute, mistold fairy tale! Nothing is the way it should be, but who says that should be the way it is?
The illustrations are great and they go along with the story very well.
This is part of a series, and I can’t wait to read the other books. I hope they are as much fun.
Being Thankful! by Arnie Lightning
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I picked this up in November, but just got around to actually finishing it, just in time for Christmas. It’s a series of cute stories for kids about being thankful. Not one of them was condescending as children’s books sometimes are. I recommend this book for preteen readers.
Hot Pot Night! by Vincent Chen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book had wonderful illustrations. There were very few words, but the point still came across. The book was about neighbors coming together to make and eat hot pot. Each of the neighbors brings something to the table to cook and share. It’s a story about being together and sharing the work and each other’s company. I was a little disappointed when the neighbors seem to have left and didn’t finish doing the dishes with cleanup.
The food and neighbors were drawn well and I loved the way that all the colors came together to make the story complete.
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