Is It Time, Yet? by Lynn Levine and Dirk Steinhoefel
The worst part of a vacation for me is trying to sit long enough to finish a book before I pick up another as now I have time to sit and read. Of course, once your sister hears “The Aunt is Free” she says, “Oh you loooove your oldest nephew so you want to spend time with him….” Sure, why not? What else was I going to do? Read and sleep? Who needs that? All kidding aside, I love my nephew. But he’s not really […]
My Grandma the Chameleon by Maria Lofgren
The Together Treehouse by Michael Engler and Joëlle Tourlonias
When am I going to learn that I will just need to read a book without second guessing my choice? Two books I did this too are My Grandma the Chameleon and The Together Treehouse. The first, My Grandma the Chameleon by Maria Lofgren had me, “Do I want to read this? Maybe… nah… well, oookay…” Now, granted, I was not OMG the best book ever when I finally did read (via an online reader provided by a publisher email, due in mid-April 2026) but […]
Max, a Little Axolotl #1 (An Original Graphic Novel) by Joey Spiotto
Axolotl and Axolittle by Jess Hitchman and Sarah Rebar
I cannot say that Max, a Little Axolotl #1 (An Original Graphic Novel) is the best book I have ever read. I cannot even say it was a great book. Joey Spiotto made a cute story about coming out of your comfort zone, friendship and even a little bit about axolotls. The thing is, as an adult, I can like and appreciate the book, but it was slightly too simple for my personal tastes. Therefore, at least five and up would be a good read-to […]
A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst and Ray Cruz
I noticed there was a reading challenge at my local library. I figured it was for kids so I didn’t pay attention to it. Yet, one day I looked at it and noticed one of the categories was “Love Triangle.” Now, I know kids are a lot more mature than I was, but I still don’t think a “Love Triangle” would be in a kids Reading Challenge Bingo. Then, after looking at the libraries website, I noticed that it did say for young adults and […]
Lizards at Large: 21 Remarkable Reptiles at Their Actual Size by Roxie Munro
Not only do you get the lizards that are illustrated in the book, at the end there are several columns more for your learning experience. To get a book that would have all of them would make it too large for the five and up group, but Lizards at Large: 21 Remarkable Reptiles at Their Actual Size is packed to the gills. Well, lizards do not have gills, but you can learn about what the do have in this book by Roxie Munro. Now, the […]
The Truth about Crocodiles: Seriously Funny Facts about Your Favorite Animals by Maxwell Eaton III
#cbr11bingo #Science The first of my cbr11bingo books is: (drum roll please): The Truth about Crocodiles: Seriously Funny Facts about Your Favorite Animals by Maxwell Eaton III is a funny and educational book. Humor is both kid and adult friendly, but some jokes are slightly more adult. Not inappropriate but slightly more sophisticated. This and the fact the way it is set up (story text and fact text) allows the book to grow with your child. It is a multilevel and multi-aged book. There is something […]
