Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 5-9Author: M.J. Thomas I’d say the only thing that bugged me was the boy sibling is quite a complainer–BUT this noticeably lessens in subsequent books. The other thing that might cause some eye-rolling is how the…
Type: picture bookAges: noneAuthor: Aliki This was included in our Sonlight “K” package–as in, kindergarten. There’s no way I’d read many parts of this book to my children, especially at that age. Sonlight finds some good reads, but I strongly…
Type: chapter bookAges: 6-9Author: Susan Bonners I find I have a lot of thoughts on this book, and it’s not even that long! One recommendation I’d give to parents is to make sure your kids know it’s fiction–and that our…
a few made-up words* unique “retro” style artwork depicts tons of outdoor activity ideas best for kids already familiar with alphabet Type: picture bookAges: 3-5 yearsAuthor: Carole Lexa SchaeferIllustrator: Pierr Morgan Some “ABC” books can be tedious, but I found…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: N.D. WilsonIllustrator: Forrest Dickison The author has a handful of other Ninja books, but this was my first one to read–have you read any?
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author/Illustrator: Bill Peet *In this case, industry affecting environment & animal habitats Personally, Bill Peet books are usually either 5 stars or 2/1 stars. This one was a winner. 😊
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Judy SierraIllustrator: G. Brian Karas It was very “real life” in one sense–the storytime lady (Miss Bingo the singing flamingo) had to do the typical distractions and wiggly dances to keep one of the young animals…
Type: picture book:Ages: 2-7Author/Illustrator: Brian Lies Not sure why I like this book so much, tbh! The author is obviously excellent at his job, because bats are typically gross to me. 😆 Checked it out after we read “Bats at…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author/Illustrator: Brian Lies Though I’m usually won over by good rhymes, the illustrations complete the package for this book. Such cleverness in the art that invites the reader to study it, often inducing giggles. 🙂 It’s also…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author/Illustrator: Janell Cannon Possibly the first time bats have ever seemed cozy and lovely to me! A charming little find. My daughter noticed one thing after I made my above notes–a promise was broken. We try to…
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