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Stout of My League (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Jessie Hopkins

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I was beyond excited to read about the only girl in one of my favorite fictional families. Being the only girl and the youngest with four older brothers, Lynn is well protected. I loved the little snippets of her in the other series books and was thrilled that she got her own in the series.
The dynamic of the entire Brooks family is wonderful in every book, and this is no exception to that.
I enjoyed how Lynn shows her determination to make something of herself, while also enjoying her time as she goes. Lynn is serious about her goals while not being so serious that she doesn’t have some fun in the meantime. And if that fun also gets under her brothers’ skin a little bit then she is okay with that too.
Joey is an interesting character and I found myself intrigued by his personality and the ways that he reacts to situations.
Great book. I would recommend the entire series.

Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Hannah Porter

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Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kim Ann books have some beautiful illustrations that make me want to read more from this author. I’ve always wanted to witness baby sea turtles going back to the sea, and now does my little one. He loves the water and everything with it. So this book was a perfect read for us tonight. Also what made it better was that he was learning his numbers as we went through the book. Looking forward to reading more!

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Catch a Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Jessie Hopkins

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I knew when I finished book 1 in the series that I was going to want to read more about this town and the people living in it. Honestly, I really wanted to read more about Hank, he is my favorite.
Being introduced to Ted some and the mentioning of Stephanie in book one had me feeling already a little comfortable with them and definitely interested in seeing more.
I love that Joe & Abby are still a topic of conversation in this book with their love/hate relationship and that Hank is so invested in playing the town matchmaker.
There is definitely a benefit reading the first book, but I don’t think it would be too confusing as a standalone.
I look forward to reading more about Herd and of course, Hank.

Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

When life throws you down…..picking up to move to another state could be just what is in order or how Kenna’s late aunt would know would do her good. Salt Love is a fun, romantic comedy that I absolutely adored from page one. I loved the banter between Kenna and Dec with a mix of emotions, humor, romance with lots of spark and sizzle, letting go of the past, secrets and friendships. This was a fantastic read, the story flowed so easily and I could not put this book down.

Kenna is down on her luck…between losing her husband, losing out on a work promotion and also losing her aunt…this is a lot all at once. Aunt Maeve left specific instructions for not only Kenna but also for Dec..whom befriends Maeve down at Sunshine Key. Kenna and Dec have to work together to take over her business…what can be so hard? Dec comes across as the grumpy neighbor, keeping to himself with some secrets of his own. Having to share a business with Maeve’s niece whom he never met before can be a challenge.

As Kenna and Dec work together with Maeve’s business and Kenna’s remodeling of the house….spark fly instantly between Kenna and Dec. Will Kenna be able to move past her ex-husband and also will Dec be able to share secrets that he keeps near or will the past tear Kenna and Dec apart….

Definitely read and find out. I highly recommend this book…..loved it loved it loved it!!

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Shannen Kern

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Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one book in the Marine Life Counting Collection, and it’s tied for our favorite! To be fair, they’re all three tied because they are all absolutely wonderful. The illustrations throughout this series are some of my favorites in any children’s book I have read. We look forward to all of the fun facts at the end because it turns out that no one in the family knows them. My youngest likes to share these facts with random passersby, so he’s spreading the word! The rhyming always has us bopping along and the QR code for the song at the end was an awesome bonus! I highly recommend adding this to your classroom or home collection for the little ones in your life.

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Ten Little Sandpipers (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Shannen Kern

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Ten Little SandpipersTen Little Sandpipers by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My kiddos and I have read a few books by this lovely author before and picked this one up as we love anything involving the beach! The illustrations in this story are absolutely beautiful and brought a smile to our faces as well. There are some fun facts towards the end that none of us knew! It was so cool to learn those together. The rhythmic rhyming had all of us bopping along as we read it out and made it sound like a song. This would be a great addition to any classroom, library, or home collection for young ones!

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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake Series) by Ashley Erin – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake, #1)By Your Side by Ashley Erin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED this story. Adeline is trying to grieve the loss of her husband at such a young age. She decides to buy and renovate an old farm house in a small town as part of her moving on. When she arrives in this new town she’s greeted by so many kind people, she makes quick friends and finds comfort and support she needed. Among the people she meets is Owen, the local handyman. She ends up having to ask him for help with renovations on the house when she realizes she was in over her head. As Owen and her work together to restore her home, their feelings for each other grow. And Adeline has to decide if she is ready to let someone else in. But as her mom and friends say “love doesn’t have a timeline, it comes when you least expect it, and you shouldn’t ignore it”. This was such a sweet read that I could not put down. Very low spice level. I’m looking forward to reading the second book with Cameron and RaeLynn

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Shannen Kern

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a HurricaneOscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My entire household loves the Oscar and Emmy series, so of course we picked this one up as soon as we saw it. We don’t live in an area that experiences hurricanes which made it a good learning lesson for both of my kids. The author has such a magnificent way of informing kids at an appropriate age level without scaring them or diminishing the experience. Oscar and Emmy aren’t sure what to make of all the movements throughout the story, but they go along with their family. The illustrations help with connecting younger kids to the story as well. I believe this is an excellent book to read as a family or in a classroom!

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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake Series) by Ashley Erin – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake, #1)By Your Side by Ashley Erin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Usually I go for different type of romances and rom-com’s, but every now and then I like to get into a comfortable, small town, heart warming romance. By Your Side was a really good one. Adeline and Owen fit the narrative beautifully and they had great chemistry. Adeline is a widow who is trying to overcome losing the love of her life and Owen is a grumpy, short on words handy man at her house. Although neither person is looking for love they begin to realize that the chemistry between them cannot be ignored. The emotions in By Your Side pulled at my heartstrings, and felt real, but the characters held onto hope that they could come out stronger on the other side when they least expected it.

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Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Shannen Kern

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Oscar and Emmy's First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book.Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My kiddos and I have read quite a few of the books in the Oscar and Emmy series, so when we found out there was one involving our favorite holiday, we jumped on it! We love the beautiful illustrations as they help everyone connect a little bit more to the characters. Of course, our favorite parts always involve the lovely and mischievous kittens that are checking out all the fun Christmas decorations and gift wrapping. This book is such a cute one to share with the young ones in your life whether that’s at home or in the classroom!

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Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Julie Johnson

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Oscar and Emmy's First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book.Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s Oscar and Emmy’s first Christmas as they can’t wait! There are so many lights and crinkly paper, and milk that gets left out for Santa! They get to participate in the family’s Christmas traditions and maybe a little mischief of their own!

Such a cute story with vivid illustrations!

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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake Series) by Ashley Erin – Review by Meghan Lee-Mueller

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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake, #1)By Your Side by Ashley Erin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

By Your Side is Book 1 in the Willowbrook Lake series. I adored this book, I’ve always loved a good small town romance.

Adeline is working through the grief of losing her husband when she moves to Willowbrook Lake, hoping the change of scenery and a new project would help her work through things. Owen is a local handyman – Adeline ends up hiring him to help her. The more time the two spend together, the more they fall for each other.

This book was very well written. I can’t wait for the next in the series!

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Julie Johnson

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a HurricaneOscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s my favorite set of kittens coming back to help small children and their families understand more about how to deal with inclement weather. This book specifically goes over a hurricane that is close by and how they are going to handle it properly and safely. It goes over the preparation humans should take regarding their safety, as well as that of their four legged friends.

The illustrations will keep your youngsters attention even if the content is a little over their head at their age. This is a must have for any family with pets!

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Ten Little Sea TurtlesTen Little Sea Turtles by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Of course, as an adult I can already count to ten, but when you have some cute little sea turtles to aid you, that makes it so much better. This was an adorable, well illustrated children’s book, and the sea turtles were just the cutest. At the end the author listed different facts about sea turtles, added a song, and little activities to make reading it more fun and kid friendly. I thought this was a nice little touch.

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Homicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee – Review by Shannen Kern

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Homicidal InnocenceHomicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of the top reads of the year for me, without a doubt! This is the first book I have read by this author and since finishing it, I have picked up more of their work. The cover drew me in, and I didn’t even have to finish the synopsis before I picked it up. I dove straight into the book when I got home and was gripped from the first page of the prologue! Psychological thrillers are one of my favorite genres, so it’s a challenge to catch me off-guard. This story had so many twists and turns, dead ends, and mystery that I second guessed myself the entire way through. I love that this book is told from multiple points of view as we get to delve into the character’s brains and experience the story. What started as a morning plan to read a couple chapters ended up being an entire day spent absorbed into this romantic suspense! If you like thrillers with romance and spice all mixed in, please do yourself a favor and pick this book up. I cannot wait to start reading other stories by this author!

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Homicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Homicidal InnocenceHomicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it. For me personally it was really triggering because I used to be married to a cop. I still managed to put that to the side and enjoy it. Maya is a nanny who actually cares about the kids in her care unlike most women near her in the same profession. Cole is law enforcement. The way he’s drawn to Maya is nothing he’s ever experienced. With a serial killer on a hunt leaving some women dead and some missing. With no preference. Cole having a hunch Maya is in danger.

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Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol – Review by Natalia Gonzales Castrejon

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Raccoon ReunionRaccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story! I loved how this shows the strengths and weaknesses that each person has! And I love how it shows to conquer your fear of not fitting in with others and also showing what you know when it matters the most! I really enjoyed this story!

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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake Series) by Ashley Erin – Review by Shannen Kern

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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake, #1)By Your Side by Ashley Erin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I hadn’t read anything by this author before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. This is the first book in the Willowbrook Lake series, and it had me hooked from the very first chapter! It was quite emotional and had me tearing up a few times. If you’ve ever had your heart broken or experienced a devastating tragedy, this will probably tug at your heart as well. It’s a beautiful second chance romance that includes a grieving process. I always enjoy the dual points of view in books because it allows me to get a better understanding of each character. If you enjoy emotional contemporary romances, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself lost in this book. I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for us next.

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Homicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee – Review by Nina Maes

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Horrific thriller! Great characters with storyline. This is a page turner that will have you at the edge of your seat. This is one of those thrillers that will have you second guessing. I recommend to readers who don’t mind brutal writing and steamy sexual scenes put together.

Homicidal InnocenceHomicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Horrific thriller! Great characters with storyline. This is a page turner that will have you at the edge of your seat. This is one of those thrillers that will have you second guessing. I recommend to readers who don’t mind brutal writing and steamy sexual scenes put together.

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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Jules Herbert

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

Where Oh where do I start with how much I truly LOVED reading this book! It is a fun captivating storyline that keeps you turning page after page joyfully. The characters are just heart warming and so relatable that I wanted to crawl into this book so I could be with them too. With a beautiful HEA this is truly a book not to be missed. I can’t wait to devour more of this super talented authors amazing books!!!

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer. HOLY MOLY! This book was intense! Its not one to read while you are alone in the dark or you will not sleep. This is my favorite genre so I knew I would like it but I LOVED it. This book picks up right where the previous one leaves off so I do recommend reading the 1st book before this one. Its a few weeks after the first book ends and Alison is still missing but Kaia still believes she is out there. Kaia begins a search on her own and while searching she digs up some things about people in this town that they would probably rather stayed secret. Will Kaia end up putting herself in danger digging up all these secrets? The sheriff is not happy that these secrets are coming out as are several others in town. These people could be dangerous if crossed. Hang on to the edge of your seat because this book will have you jumping from the get go. Such a awesome thrilling, scary story. I can’t wait for the next one!

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Ten Little Sandpipers by Kim Ann – Review by Kelsie Wheeler

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Ten Little SandpipersTen Little Sandpipers by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This counting book has adorable illustrations and works on counting up to ten. The story follows sandpipers as they are playing on the beach until they end up falling asleep. At the end of the book there are facts about sandpipers, and a find and count with other sea creatures. I would highly recommend this book.

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Kelsie Wheeler

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Ten Little Starfish: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Starfish: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This adorable counting book has great illustrations. The story gives some good vocabulary relating to starfish and the sea. Not only does the story count to 10 but it has a cute story about the starfish as they go along. The end has a bunch of great starfish facts and a seek and find that also works on counting objects to 5. I would recommend this to anyone with children working on counting or sea life.

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Samantha Cleaver

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Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was really cute. My son, who is 4, loved this! It gives facts about sea turtles and helps with basic counting. Def recommend this book for the littles!

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Kelsie Wheeler

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Ten Little Sea TurtlesTen Little Sea Turtles by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This counting books has some adorable illustrations. The story follows some sea turtles on their first day from hatching to finding a place to sleep in the ocean, all while counting to ten. At the end of the book there are sea turtle facts and a find and seek that works on counting to five. I would highly recommend this books.

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2)Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas. This is the 2nd book in the Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy and while you don’t have to read the 1st book to understand this one, I always recommend reading them in order to get a better understanding of the characters. This is Rachel and Miguel’s story. Rachel is a real estate agent who has never done well in the dating department. While getting stood up on a date Rachel is drinking her cares away and she meets Miguel who happens to own the restaurant. Miguel cooks her food and they talk and talk. Miguel is still recovering from a bad relationship so he’s not looking for love at all but when it happens you can’t stop it. Rachel is smitten with Miguel but she’s afraid he is still grieving his past relationship. Will they be able to have their happy ending. Read this sweet story to find out!

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Ten Little Starfish (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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Ten Little Starfish: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Starfish: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another cute counting story and this time with starfish. I personally love to learn about starfish and it is great for children to be exposed to all types of animals and sea life. This cute starfish explores their surroundings of the beach, waves, and tide pools as they grow in numbers. The language in the story exposes emotions and extensive word choices, which is great for foundational learning to prepare preschoolers for school. Illustrations are beautiful but definitely color digital or hardcopy is best for this selection. Great facts on starfish included as well as some fun activities for children to do.

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Ten Little Sandpipers (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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Ten Little SandpipersTen Little Sandpipers by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve previously read the Ten Little Sea Turtles in this collection and it was so great that I already knew this one would be as well! And honestly I didn’t even know what sandpipers were until I read this book. So even though it is a book for children, as a parent, it doesn’t hurt to keep learning! These little cute birdies keep adding up to its group on each page in different sequences of events. Children are exposed to extensive language and exploration of beach life in a group setting. My favorite part is when they meet up with their mother and line up behind her as to infer on following their parent, role model, teacher, or any leader influence. Little tidbits of information are shared on sandpipers as well.

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great children’s book! Perfect for those kids in preschool age range either for daycares or at home. Children will not only learn the importance of counting their numbers but also the great bond of sea turtles, working together with others, and the beauty of sea life. Children are exposed to so many learning fundamentals that become foundational blocks for advanced learning as well. The illustrations are so beautiful as well! Definitely hardcopy of this book is better than digital format to enjoy pictures but also free exploration for those little hands!

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a HurricaneOscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Real world events seen from another perspective. Terri Sabol’s Oscar and Emmy series makes the reader take a step back and remember that as important as it is for you to have a plan for disasters it’s important to have them for your pets too. As the news showed in the book several abandon their pets out of the lack of a plan and preparation for what’s needed to take them. Added facts on details and more information on what’s needed for pet emergency kits is amazing. Also, this book teaches the reader to have empathy for those less fortunate in disasters and small ways they can help that leave big impacts like making cookies and teaching others how to make a kit for their pets.

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