Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoy this series of children’s books. The stories center on a little boy named Dylan who enjoys playing detective along with his sister and his dog. The story is cute and I think kids who are curious […]
A Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a cute little story about a group of kids trying to catch a pig. I think it showed how anything can be accomplished if you don’t give up. It also shows how a child can use a situation where […]
The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins. by Kim Ann My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a cute little story and I think many kids will enjoy it. The story let’s children know that whatever their home is, that it is perfectly […]
Oscar and Emmy Visit Grandma by Terri Sabol My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this book because it really shows what pets can experience when they are left in a new environment. This book dealt with pets having to be boarded while the family was away on vacation. Thankfully it was with the […]
Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun! by Terri Sabol My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a cute little story. I love this series for children because it’s a fun way for kids to learn about what is all involved […]
Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this book. I have always had an interest in the subject of Camelot and I liked this interpretation of the history of that world. The story was very interesting and I enjoyed reading about Morgan’s journey […]
G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a very interesting take on an abc book. It might not be right for every child but for that inquisitive and intelligent child who loves to learn and read this book is perfect. […]
Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was a really good continuation of this series. The story of Bistrita and Chara had so much drama and excitement. This series is so good and each new book just gets better. There is a bit of a twist in this story […]
Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a cute little story and I really loved it. This book would be a perfect fit for any child who has a pet that they would love to spoil. I liked […]
An Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren My rating: 4 of 5 stars I did enjoy this book. It was a little bit different story about vampires and I like reading different takes on vampires. The author created a very vibrant world and I enjoyed reading about Matthew’s journey as he […]
The Crown of Stones Complete Trilogy by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars Here are my initial reviews of these books and reading them again in this complete book did not change my opinion, in fact it only reinforced it. This is a great series and I highly recommend it. The initial introduction […]
The Apothecary’s Curse by Barbara Barnett My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was so good. It was so very interesting being part of Gaelan’s journey in life and trying to understand what he had gone through during his many lifetimes made for a very enjoyable read. The story had many twists and turns […]
Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this novel. It was a bit different than what I normally read but it was really interesting. I loved the building of this story and how we were slowly introduced to […]
Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this book. It is part of a series about Dinopotamus and how he interacts with his friends. I love how this series shows inclusion of Dinopotamus who is different than the others. The children are not scared of Dinopotamus and […]
Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a cute little story about a family of raccoons that travel to meet their relatives. I enjoyed the story because it showed how sometimes an individual can feel left out but if you give it a chance you can start to enjoy […]
The Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois June Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really think many children will enjoy this book. It involves a mystery that had some surprises. The story had many twists and turns that kept me interested in finding out how it ends. The author has created a vibrant […]
The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars I think a lot of young people would enjoy this book. I really enjoyed how for each mini mystery was followed by an explanation as to why it didn’t work. I think many girls who love science and experimentation will have a blast […]
The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: Out and About by Giselle Nevada My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a cute little story. I really like this series because it is full of interesting tidbits that help children learn about how to take care of their pets. Porter and Midge have a great […]
Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a cute little story about a little girl who can fly. It was a good little story about friendship and acceptance of others. I think that children who have great imagination will enjoy this story. I have read other stories by […]
Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a cute little story about surviving a hurricane. I really like this series about the cats Oscar and Emmy and think many kids would also love them. Each book includes helpful information on how to make sure your […]
Opposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a cute story that explores the meaning of opposite. I like this series because it shows acceptance of individuals who are different and including them in the activities that are happening. I think many children will find this story interesting […]
Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a cute little counting story. I think many children will enjoy the story as they learn to count. The rhymes are cute and enjoyable. I think this author is really good and I […]
The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a cute little love story. I always enjoy a good love story and this one hit the spot. It had the romance of finding love and then a problem that seems like it will end the relationship. I enjoyed reading how Dorian […]
Troy by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars This whole series is such an epic story. I really enjoyed getting to read more about Troy’s life. This novel helps provide us with some insight into how Troy became what he was in the later years of the series. This author created a very […]
Dinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a cute little story about Dinopotamus who so desperately wanted to play and join in the fun of the children he saw. He joined all their fun including going to school. The story is about inclusion and the love of […]
Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a cute little story about a little boy and how he recovers from a scraped knee. I really liked how the book interjected facts about the body and how healing occurs. I think many children would enjoy reading the cute story […]
Can I Keep Her? by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a cute little story about a girl who bonded with a dragon. I think many kids will enjoy the story because what child doesn’t dream of owning a pet dragon. I also believe the story shows children how to stick […]
Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a cute little story. Almost everyone likes peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. It was cute seeing how the many different animals liked to eat them. I think many little kids will enjoy this book. It is a cute […]
Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was such a cute little story. As we follow Mr. Bonbon’s struggle with Annabelle stealing his candy. He came up with a really interesting concept for catching her and stopping her from stealing. It was so cute to watch how Annabelle out smarted […]
Unicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a cute little story and I really liked it. Stega has to overcome some issues with other children who don’t understand who she is and what she can do. I was […]
