Brave Mrs. Sato by Lori Matsukawa
I Think I Think a Lot by Jessica Whipple
A few days ago, I read a book, but was unable to write a long review of it. And today I read another book I could have but did not want to weaken it. The issue with Brave Mrs. Sato was not that it is a bad book, far from it, but that is simple and doing over 250 words for a review can overwhelm the reader. Therefore, this is a shorter review than the second one, I Think I Think a Lot. This book […]
Luli and the Language of Tea by Marie Aang
The Pet Potato by Josh Lacey
In a recent picture book reading marathon I came out with four books under my belt. Since there was a lot to say about each one, I split the reviews into two. This is officially the second, but you can read them either way. Now, I was trying to come up with a theme for the two books I am currently writing about, Luli and the Language of Tea by Marie Aang and illustrated by Hyewon Yum, and The Pet Potato by Josh Lacey and […]
Happy Lunar New Year (Sesame Street) by Sesame Street
Does your child (or even you) like Sesame Street or Elmo in particular? I know that Little Red Monster (as he was once called) is not everyone’s favorite, but he is a good messenger for children (even if some of us still remember the hoopla of Tickle Me Elmo). One thing I have always enjoyed about Sesame Street (I am “When Snuffy was Big Birds imaginary fiend” old so I am old friends with the Street of Sesame) is that they teach things at […]
Death & Sparkles book one by Rob Justus
When Sparkles is being a real pain in the butt, if Death sneezes, Sparkles farts. Yes, there is little kid humor (and this kid found it amusing) in Death & Sparkles book one. Yet, there is a lot going on that is serious in the middle of all of this humor. The idea of fame and true friendship is the focus, while we have evil managers (Colonel Parker had nothing on Sparkles manager!) and cupcakes. Lots of cupcakes. While some sensitive readers/listeners might not be […]
I Want to Be a River by Cecile Elma Roger
Able, when he grows up, he wants to be a river. But since unrealistic dreams are not allowed, his friends try to discourage him. And eventually, they do. Of course, then Able is no longer their smiling, happy friend; but a sad, unsmiling one, and they are aware of the thing that they did. The themes of I Want to Be a River are to help others embrace their dreams no matter how ridiculous they are, and when things are quiet and you are alone […]
Today is a Me Day by Ev Starkey
Bear Is Never Alone by Marc Veerkamp
Stillwater and Koo Save the World by Jon J. Muth
Picture book round up part… I’ve lost count. I will add three books that are not my OMG Best Books ever but were an interesting experience to read. Today is a Me Day is a story that is exactly what it sounds like it would be. The world has things it wants to do, and wants the young narrator to do, but she has decided she needs a day off. She is going to be happy and choose what she wants to do. She will […]
