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The Trouble With Possibilities by Nancie Abuhaidar – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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The Trouble with PossibilitiesThe Trouble with Possibilities by Nancie Abuhaidar
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Trouble with Possibilities by Nancie Abuhaidar

I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars. I loved that this book shows the main character going through a huge life change and then choosing to make the best out of it. So often in life, we find ourselves stuck after something emotional happens in our lives and we need a reminder that it’s okay to move on and want better for ourselves.

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Gadrella by Tricia Gardella – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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GadrellaGadrella by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gadrella by Tricia Gardella

I read this book with my two sons – ages 6 and 3. This was a sweet story, perfect for the spooky season.

A review from an actual kid:
D (age 6) – ”Gadrella did lots of different things but she still ended up happy.”
S (age 3) – “It was spooky with witches and potions!”

We gave this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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It’s Cool To Be Kind by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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It's Cool To Be Kind: A Children's Book on Kindness and FriendshipIt’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book with my two sons – D (age 6) and S (age 3). This book does a great job showing different ways to be kind and how important it is to be kind to everyone!

A review from an actual kid:
D (age 6) – ”Being kind makes people happy.”
S (age 3) – “I like being kind to my friends.”

We gave this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Night Sweats and Hockey Nets” is the third book in the Hot Flash Hookups series. I love a good rom-com with a single dad trope as well as a forbidden romance. This was a fun, fast paced book and I couldn’t put it down! I’m giving it 5 out of 5 stars.

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book with my two sons – D (age 6) and S (age 3). This book had my boys asking lots of questions and wanting to learn more about the animals/fish that live in rivers.

A review from an actual kid:
D (age 6) – ”Lots of different fish live in the river.”
S (age 3) – “Fishies splash when they jump in the river.”

We gave this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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A Tale of Two CrushesA Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars. It was a cute read and the author kept me interested throughout the chapters. Holland is definitely a character many YA readers can relate to.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family.Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family. by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book with my two sons – D (age 6) and S (age 3). This book talks about the joys and fun of having a little brother.

A review from an actual kid:
D (age 6) – ”My little brother annoys me sometimes, but I do love him a lot like the brother in this book.”
S (age 3) – “I love my big brudder!”

We gave this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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

I read this book with my two sons – D (age 6) and S (age 3). If you’re looking for a book to help teach kids about resilience, perseverance, and compassion, look no further!

A review from an actual kid:
D (age 6) – ”The robot wasn’t in real life but he helped real life people who were sad.”
S (age 3) – “The robot was a big helper!”

We gave this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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Decisions Matter (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong (Buddy the Blue Corgi 3)Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book with my two sons – D (age 6) and S (age 2.5). If you’re looking for a book that discusses the importance of telling the truth and owning up to your mistakes, look no further!

A review from an actual kid:
D (age 6) – ”The puppy got caught being bad but it wasn’t him and that makes me sad but it’s okay because the real Trash Bandit got caught at the end.”
S (age 2.5) – “The puppy made a mess in the trash!”

We gave this book 5 out of 5 stars because we loved it and my boys asked to read it multiple times!

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

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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

I read this book with my two sons – D (age 6) and S (age 2.5). This book takes a look at the frequent thought of “I wonder what would happen if I did ___” that every child has (and maybe some adults too ha!).

A review from an actual kid:
D (age 6) – ”He was thinking about what would happen if he ate the glue and it was all silly.”
S (age 2.5) – “The glue is sticky and yucky!”

We gave this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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

I read this book with my two sons – D (age 6) and S (age 2.5). They were super excited to try out some of the recipes in this book. We made Plush’s Fruity Yogurt Treats and Mercy’s Frozen Peanut Butter Yogurt Treats.

A review from an actual kid:
D (age 6) – “The puppy dogs were sitting at the gate waiting for their people to make them some yummy treats.”
S (age 2.5) – “Our puppy dog likes treats too!”

We gave this book 5 out of 5 stars because both of my boys and our puppy dog loved the treats that resulted after reading this book!

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The Places We Call Home by Kim Ann – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins.The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book with my two sons – D (age 6) and S (age 2.5). They absolutely loved it! This book takes a look at all the different places that animals and people can live matched with fun, rhyming words.

A review from an actual kid:
D (age 6) – “Animals and people live in all different places.”
S (age 2.5) – “They all have a home like me!”

We gave this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Arianna Westmoreland

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a book to help teach your child about perseverance, look no further! I read this book with my two sons – D (age 6) and S (age 2.5). They absolutely loved it!

A review from an actual kid:
D (age 6) – “Angela didn’t like that Bruce was being mean to her, so she made sure she caught the pig.”
S (age 2.5) – “The girl and the piggy got muddy and silly.”

I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars because we absolutely loved it!

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