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Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue (Luca Magoo Series) by Megan Delgado – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Luca Magoo, Don't Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression.Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression. by Megan Delgado
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue is such a fun and silly read! Luca is super into his art class but gets distracted by the glue and wonders what would happen if he ate it. This leads to some hilarious moments! The rhyming makes the story really catchy, and the colorful illustrations are so fun to look at. It’s a great way for kids to learn about self-control and making good choices without feeling like a lesson. Perfect for a funny read with kids who love art and goofing around!

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Cam Creates a HeroCam Creates a Hero by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cam Creates a Hero is such a heartwarming book! The story follows Cam, a foster kid, who builds a robot to protect children in need after seeing a sad news story. The illustrations are bright and colorful, bringing the story to life. It’s a perfect read for kids who need a little resilience boost and hope. I definitely recommend this one, it has a great message!

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Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Where's Gramma?Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grandma is a busy lady! She’s fun, adventurous, and can do it all! The illustrations are beautiful and grab your attention. My son loved the story and asked if his own grandma had done all of those things too. Another hit by Tricia Gardella!

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Dark is the Wood (Enchanted Tales with Dragon Scales Series) by Kristin Ward – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Dark is the Wood: A Young Adult Fantasy RomanceDark is the Wood: A Young Adult Fantasy Romance by Kristin Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED this book! Every spare moment I had, I’d pick it up and read a few more pages.
The cover is beautiful! The characters are interesting, funny, and likable. I made predictions at the beginning of the book and I was wrong about most of them. I was surprised multiple times. I loved Gillian and the relationships she made throughout the book. 5/5 I definitely recommend this!

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Alyssa McLean

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a cute, quick read! The illustrations were colorful and beautiful, adding so much charm to the story. The plot was engaging and held my sons’ attention. It was fun to see how the barn animals all worked together. Overall, it was a great book that we enjoyed reading together.

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The Music That Ties Us (Love Ties Us Series) by Nicolette Terry – Review by Alyssa McLean

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The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance (Love Ties Us)The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn’t stop thinking about it whenever I had to put it down! The chemistry and flirting between the characters was perfect. It’s such a great story that blends love, loss, and music. The characters feel so real, and the writing is wonderful. Trust me, you’ll love it.

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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Salt Love: A Summer Romantic ComedySalt Love: A Summer Romantic Comedy by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a crazy start to this book!
It wasn’t overly spicy but still had me hooked! It gives off Hallmark vibes and had me laughing multiple times! I loved Maeve and her shenanigans! It’s the perfect book to read at the beach!

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Toasted (Love Burns #1)Toasted by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

LOVED this! It was cute, steamy and a quick read. I read it in one sitting! The friendships in it made me laugh and reminded me of my own friends. The relationship was HOT! I can’t wait to read the next one and see more with these characters!

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Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Under the BandageUnder the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom is a fun and imaginative kids’ book. The story is filled with colorful illustrations and lots of creativity.
This book was great for teaching kids about how their cuts heal and about bacteria and blood cells. My son, who has a bandage on his hand right now, really enjoyed learning about how cuts heal.

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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Get ready for a wild ride from the begining! This book hooks you in from page one, mixing love, loss, and a whole lot of action into one addictive story. The forbidden romance between the main characters keeps you flipping pages, cheering them on. You’ll be marking the days until the next book.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The illustrations in this book are beautiful and detailed. There’s just the right amount of text to keep kids hooked without overwhelming them. My son was very into the story and was asking questions and guessing what was going to happen next. It’s a book we would read again for sure!

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The illustrations were bright and beautiful. My son was surprised by the ending. The story didn’t flow as smoothly as her other books, but it still held his interest. We’ll definitely read more from this author.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Alyssa McLean

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The Glow in Loretta's Garden (Loretta's Insects)The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My son loved this. He loves fireflies and enjoyed learning about them. He can’t wait for the snow to melt so he can dig and try to find some himself. The information at the end of her books is always a nice bonus. The illustrations were detailed and cute.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It was an informative read. It teaches kids that there is a lot of work and research to do before you can bring a new pet home. It was an easy read and it held my son’s attention. He liked seeing all the different types of dogs.

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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace #2)Managing Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Managing Mischief really kicks things up a notch from the first book, and I loved it! The covers of this series are extremely eye-catching. If you haven’t read the first one, I would recommend it.
Alyndra really gets into how their relationship grows and changes, both inside and outside the club, as they deal with all sorts of drama. And let’s talk about those spicy scenes—whew! Also I could not believe the plot twist in this one!
Overall, it was a fun and steamy read that kept me hooked from start to finish.

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The cover is nice and grabs your attention. Throughout the book I really wished Ashton would embrace her self-confidence. It was a little light in the smut department. I’m hoping in book 2 she moves past some of her anxiety and insecurities. I felt like I enjoyed the side characters more than the main ones.

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Treasure Hunt (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Treasure HuntTreasure Hunt by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The illustrations are beautiful. I like how the book is just the right length for my son. It keeps his attention and makes him excited for story time. He likes the repeating characters and being able to recognize them.

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Vacation Flirtation…or More? (Winter Getaway Romance Series) by Stacey Komosinski – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Vacation Flirtation...or More? (Winter Getaway Romance Book 1)Vacation Flirtation…or More? by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a fun read.
The banter was great! I laughed, I blushed!
I liked that the best friends felt relatable and like my friendship with my own bestie.
And it was a nice escape from my very snowy enviroment!

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: WolfKingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

10/10 I loved this book! This awesome mix of fantasy, romance, and political drama gets you hooked from the beginning. I havent stopped thinking about these characters since I finished it. The world the author dreamed up is vivid and so easy to picture yourself in! I cant wait to read the entire series!

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The Round Box (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Alyssa McLean

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The Round BoxThe Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is another cute book by Lois Wickstrom. The illustrations are nice and colorful. When her family is busy Carrie finds something unusual. My son rocked like he was on a stormy sea while we read. He plans on asking his grandma where her fascinator is.

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Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Alien RedemptionAlien Redemption by Gloria Oliver
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was surprised by this book. It was the first alien book that I’ve read, and I really enjoyed it. It keeps you guessing about who you can trust and what will happen. The world was well described and easy to picture. The aliens were interesting and mysterious. I definitely recommend.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Every man is a risk, you should always be worried.”

This book is AMAZING!
There was a lot of information to digest in the beginning but after that the book is a very easy read. I binged it in a day. The characters were very likeable. The cover is very pretty. The humor was great. I wish the next book was out already. I wanted to stay in that world longer!

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A King So Savage (The Savage Duet) by April Moran – Review by Alyssa McLean

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A King So Savage (The Savage Duet #1)A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It moved at a good pace. The locations were well detailed. I could picture everything very clearly. Hopefully in the next book she gets some revenge. I struggled to get through the noncon scenes. I expected to grow to understand or care for Kingston but it never happened.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid's Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Its a great book for kids to learn about dog care. My son wants to hide treats for our cat and read stories to her now. He loved seeing all the different types of dogs. The dog safety tips at the end were a nice addition. The illustrations were beautiful and colorful. The kids in the book spoke more like adults but the story is great and we loved it.

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Carrie’s Flight (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Carrie's FlightCarrie’s Flight by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a quick, cute read! My son was only disappointed that it’s winter here and there are not as many birds that we can watch outside. He laughed at my attempts of the bird sounds. The facts at the end of the story were interesting and a great addition to the book.

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Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Raining Fish and FrogsRaining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute book. My 4 year old liked it. He didnt mind that the pictures were black and white. He asked if a tornado could drop toys on our house. The science note at the end was interesting and a nice addition.

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Master Sardinia (Masters of the Consulate Book 8) by Sylvia Black – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Master SardiniaMaster Sardinia by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I havent read the other books in the series but the author does a good job of giving enough backstory for you to not be lost in all of the characters. I liked that the story picks up quickly. It keeps you guessing who’s loyal or not. Its great for anyone into the instalove trope and paranormal characters. It’ll be interesting to see what happens in the next book!

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Quick Affirmations for Children (Quick Affirmations Series) by Kim Ann & Yobe Qiu – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Quick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days - Positive Affirmations for Happy ChildrenQuick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days – Positive Affirmations for Happy Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a cute and positive book for kids. We’ve read it multiple times already. My son already remembers what some of the lines will be and says them before I can. The illustrations are bright and colorful and it was fun for him to see characters from the authors’ other books. It was great to read this to him and teach him more empowering and positive ways to think about himself.

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I Am A Bold Asian Boy (Asian Family Series) by Yobe Qiu – Review by Alyssa McLean

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I Am a Bold Asian Boy: A Positive Affirmation Book for Asian Boys (Asian Family Series)I Am a Bold Asian Boy: A Positive Affirmation Book for Asian Boys by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I Am a Bold Asian Boy is a enjoyable and uplifting children’s book that introduces the power of affirmations in a simple and fun way. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and bring the affirmations to life. My son was hooked by the dragon on the first page. I loved reading this to my son and being able to teach him more empowering and positive ways to think about himself and others.

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My 4 year old like it! Especially the idea of an unbirthday present. The illustrations were cute and colorful. My son loves baking and now wants to also bake cookies into the shapes of his toys. It was filled with lots of imagination. We’ll be checking more books out by this author.

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