Type: young adult novelAges: 12+Author: Gary D. Schmidt Schmidt doesn’t shy away from hard topics in his books. The Vietnam tensions plus less-than-stellar parents plus the pressures of public school lead to a lot of big feelings and situations. Yet,…
Type: short, illustrated chapter bookAges: noneAuthors: Philip Stead, Mark TwainIllustrator: Erin Stead This book irked me from beginning to end, and I hope the wonderful friend who gifted this to my daughter never reads this review… Turns out, contrary to…
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 4-8Author: Jacqueline DaviesIllustrator: Deborah Hocking Friendships can be hard to make, but they’ll happen when you least expect them to! This installment in the series was both funny and exciting. Definitely check out the first two books if you’re looking…
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 4-8Author: Jacqueline DaviesIllustrator: Deborah Hocking Sydney the skunk is always willing to help Taylor the hedgehog with his “Big Ideas,” but Taylor’s latest plan is just too much. This puts a temporary divide in their friendship, but…
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 4-8Author: Jacqueline DaviesIllustrator: Deborah Hocking Get ready, parents…Your young readers may suddenly embark on adventures of their own after reading this one. Sydney and Taylor initially pack way too much for their journey (which is comical),…
Type: middle grade novelAges: 10-14Author: N.D. Wilson What a trip! This was a really well-crafted novel set in Arizona, which means there’s sand, heat, parched mouths, Navajo friends, and rattlesnakes. Ha! Our main character, Sam, has a pretty difficult life…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Chris Van Allsburg When the game’s components come to life right inside the children’s home, they have most definitely found the cure to their initial boredom! From what I understand, film creations based on this book…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Eve Bunting This had the feeling of a retelling, of a possible folktale in Ireland’s history, but the book had no note about it. However, I later discovered (after my first read) many reviewers have commented…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Barbara McClintock Can you tell I adore this book? Little Charlotte is a sweet girl who loves to make mud cakes and climb trees. But, though she doesn’t mind getting dirty, she also knows how to…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Beth FerryIllustrator: Tom Lichtenheld It’s a short book, but don’t worry about that. Your child will ask for many re-reads. 😉 Enjoy its charm!
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