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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Hannah Porter

Loris Opens Up His HeartLoris Opens Up His Heart by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first time reading Dagmara Sitek. I’m sooo happy I did. It has great artwork, the colors really contrast perfectly together and the visual of the main characters’ feelings was excellently done. This book was a great match for tonight’s read as my nephew was in foster care. It was a good representation to show him that he wasn’t alone and not to hold his emotions in, and that it’s okay to let people in. you could he that he was really intrigued while we were reading I look forward to reading more work from this author 😀

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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

I absolutely adored this cute book and had fun reading it with my nephew who is a toddler. We loved that not only did it teach counting, but all of the fun information about sea turtles! The author did it in a way that made learning fun and interactive for him. We also enjoyed the smooth rhyming rhythm of the book; it made reading it out loud fun and enjoyable. The author did a great job of bringing marine life to life in this cute tale. We have already read the story 3 times and he keeps repeating certain phases he learned from the story. Definitely a great book and I can’t wait to see what else the author has written.

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Dinopotamus Goes to School (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Natalia Gonzales Castrejon

Dinopotamus Goes to SchoolDinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story! I love how the Dinopotamus did everything and wanted to do everything the kids did! This is definitely a fun story I’m gonna have to show my 3 year old! I really think he would enjoy it!

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Mandy Ott

Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kathryn Dodson’s Five Tries to Get It Right is not my typical read of spice, fantasy, or mystery. But, it did not disappoint in the journey. Hitting rather close to home, the story begins when Kate ends up in the hospital after attempting suicide. Her best friend, Lydia, is there to pick up the pieces. A crazy idea surfaces and they begin a journey to five different countries they traveled to in their twenties. The world building in this book is amazing! I felt all of the emotions coursing through me and saw (in my mind) all the wonderful places they visited. The characters are perfectly imperfect and tragically believable. There is so much going on in this story; there’s love, friendship, heartbreak, loss, romance, and mental illness. I love how Dodson explores sensitive topics and urges those who are struggling to seek help. Overall, a great read that will have you turning pages quickly. I can’t wait to read more by Kathryn Dodson.

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Dinopotamus Goes to School (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rita White

This is such a great book for young children. I have read several of this authors books and they have all been fantastic to read to my granddaughter. The illustrations are fabulous as always. I really loved how the illustrations in the whole book were all in color crayons. This book teaches some lessons as do her other books. In this book, the dinosaur goes to school with the children and does everything that they do. Some of the things the children do, but the dinosaur can not because of size or other differences. Great read and vibrant colors.

One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper – Review by Lucy Machard

One-Quarter VillainOne-Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Honestly, this book took me a second to get into. I found it hard to connect with the FMC, but I was solidly invested into the plot. It’s a pretty solid YA read, and I found myself laughing along with the characters as they navigated through the story. I did enjoy it, and I would 100% recommend it to others!

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Rita White

This is the first book in the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries. We are introduced to Madame Chalamet, she is a proper, well versed, medium. She can communicate with the dead. The sooner they are dead the better she is able to communicate. She has inherented this trade from her father who was also a jewelry maker. He was murdered and she has been looking into who actually murdered her father. I can’t wait for the next book in the series to go deeper into the characters and more background of Madame Chalamet.

Dinopotamus Goes to School (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Saxton

Dinopotamus Goes to SchoolDinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Follow the story or Dinopotamus who goes to school! He is nervous as he looks different and is a different size. He watches what the other kids do and does what they do. Sometimes he can’t always do the same things due to his size but finds he has fun anyway.
My 6 year old enjoyed reading this along with me, it was a great lesson about inclusion even when someone looks different. Also the illustrations were done in crayon which I actually found charming. Well done!

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Kelli Harper

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

FUN FUN FUN. Adorable illustrations, fun rhyming words. This will have your kids very engaged and excited to read. Learning is made fun with this series.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Rita White

This is such a great book for young children. I have read several of this authors books and they have all been fantastic to read to my granddaughter. The illustrations are fabulous as always. The story is so heart felt and genuine and told in such a great way for children to understand.

Ten Little Sandpipers (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Kelli Harper

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

A fun counting book. Engaging and fun, this book will have many children counting along. Fantastic illustrations make this book all the more entertaining. Highly recommend all the books in this series of Ocean and Marine Life books.

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The Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Gabrielle

The Big Book of Booper SnootsThe Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A fun and engaging read. This book gives readers of all ages interesting facts about animals. We are treated to twenty-six different animals and facts on each one. I enjoyed getting to see the picture of each animal’s nose first and then getting some facts about the animal. It was nice to see different animals for each letter and not just the usual ones that are used in these types of books. The animal facts are interesting and I loved the added weird facts. This is a good book for all animal lovers, young and old.

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Productivity is Power II: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig – Review by Kristin Boutelle

Productivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other ProfessionalsProductivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love how the author explains concepts in a very simple way for all to understand the concept of how to not be unproductive and how to beat procrastination and perfectionism. The reading material is very well thought out and uses sources to provide evidence to support her concepts. What I like most is how she provides simple steps for the reader to follow to improve upon their bad habits.

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Murder A La Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter June 2024

Murder a la Christie (Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub Book 1)Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rosie talks her friend Lexie into hosting a murder mystery book club. She agrees and they decide to read a few books by Agatha Christie to start. She prepares what she wants to say at the club and is looking forward to. Then the night of the first meeting her best friend Sylvia is murdered.

The Sheriff and everyone knows that Sylvia has a heart condition so they think it was a natural death. Lexie feels that Sylvia was murdered and expresses her concern to the Sheriff. Everyone in the club is upset with Lexie because she thinks one of them did it.

I enjoyed reading this book but not sure if I want to join any book clubs in the process. Check out the story I think you will enjoy it as much as I did.

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Dinopotamus Goes to School (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Felicia Bates

Dinopotamus Goes to SchoolDinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dinopotamus Goes To School is the first Lois Wickstrom book I “wasn’t sure of”. My daughter will be 8 in a couple months and I thought the story might be a little “young” for her but being a big fan of the author, we gave it a try. She loved the story and had a lot of fun reading it to me. The illustrations were adorable and as always, there was a subtle lesson while having fun reading along. Another great children’s book!

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The Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter June 2024

The Big Book of Booper SnootsThe Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I found this book to be interesting and informative. This is a cute book that shows you a snoot and asks you to guess whose it is. Of course, I guessed a few right but not all of them.”. On the next page it tells you the animal it goes too.

I may get this book for my grandson to read to his sister. I think they will both enjoy it.

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

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

This delightful counting book is a perfect addition to any child’s book collection. The story follows ten adorable sandpipers as they explore the sunny shores, searching for tasty treats and encountering various seaside creatures. The rhythmic text and engaging illustrations will captivate young readers, making learning to count from one to ten a fun and interactive experience.

I highly recommend this book to parents, educators, and caregivers who want to encourage a love for coastal wildlife and early learning concepts. The book’s engaging storyline and educational value make it an excellent addition to any child’s book collection.

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter June 2024

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

I have a grandbaby coming and thought this book would be a cute book for her brother or me to read to her. She should be here soon.

I think you will enjoy it for your little one or maybe a grandbaby.

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One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper – Review by Jessica Stone

One Quarter VillainOne Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper – Review by Jessica Stone

Wow, what an interesting book. Kudos to the Author Cori Cooper, for this interesting read.

First off, when I started reading I decided pretty much right away that Maddy, the main female character was not my favorite, I couldn’t understand these weird ticks that she had and her critical eye and quickness to aggravate and be on the offensive. But as the book went on I realized that all these things that I originally found unappealing set the character up for what her main story would be, the reveal of her character and who she really is. All these quirks that seemed weird to me suddenly became who she was and endearing qualities. And it’s wild how the author set the book up to work like that. I think the same goes for the male main character Leo, except I found him endearing, goofy, sweet, all the things I felt missing in Maddy I found in Leo, her best friend, the yin to her yang.

Her character work in this book is amazing, her focus on the main characters and making them relatable without making them predictable and the story predictable is what made reading this book so awesome. I honestly did not see where this book was going but I greatly enjoyed when I got there.

This book is part of a five part series but I read can be devoured as a standalone, the author has stated though that the main characters from this story will make an appearance in later installments in the series. I can’t wait for the next book to come out, this was such a fun, laugh out loud, sweet read.

One Quarter Villain, Cori Cooper, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, YA, Fantasy, Jessica Stone, May 2024

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Ten Little Starfish (A Counting Collection) Kim Ann Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter June 2024

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

I have a grandbaby coming and thought this book would be a cute book for her brother or me to read to her. She should be here soon.

I think you will enjoy it for your little one or maybe a grandbaby.

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

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

“Ten Little Sea Turtles” by Kim Ann is a charming and engaging non-fiction counting book that will transport young readers to the vibrant world beneath the waves. This delightful book is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, or children of any age who are eager to learn about sea turtles and marine life.

What makes “Ten Little Sea Turtles” stand out is its unique combination of educational fun and ocean exploration. Children will learn to count from one to ten while discovering fascinating marine life, and the book also introduces them to the importance of ocean conservation. Additionally, the QR code in the book invites children to listen and sing along with a custom song, making it a fun and engaging experience.

This picture book is not only entertaining but also educational, encouraging a love for marine life and reinforcing early learning concepts. The inclusion of sea turtle facts adds an extra layer of interest and fun for young readers.

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Ten Little Sandpipers ( A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter June2024

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

I have a grandbaby coming and thought this book would be a cute book for her brother or me to read to her. She should be here soon.

I think you will enjoy it for your little one or maybe a grandbaby.

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Finding Love (The Oath Series) by Lacey Furr – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Finding Love (The Oath Series)Finding Love by Lacey Furr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finding love was a good book. Both main characters know what it feels like to lose someone close to them. Loch is in a band and has been having problems writing any new music since the devastating loss of his sister. His manager decides to rent out an entire B&B to give Loch privacy and time to grieve which will hopefully get him back where he was before tragically losing his sister.
Hailey has one guest at her B&B and devotes all her time to him. They become friendly and spend some afternoons together. She knows how it feels to lose someone close to her and she tries to help him with his grief. The two of them start to have a mutual attraction to eachother which cannot be avoided. Right away I thought they acted much closer then two complete strangers but, this is a book so anything is possible. Will Loch and Hailey be able to be together or is this just a stepping stone in Loch’s healing? Hailey knows she will end up broken hearted when Loch leaves but she decides to take a chance anyway and enjoy the time they have.
I thought this was a very emotional read with some heat and healing. After everything that happens will Loch and Hailey remain friends, lovers or just people who once knew eachother. I loved how the book ended. Just perfect! I love the friendships between the characters. Nola is a perfect best friend for Hailey. Besties always do things together and this was no different.

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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

Toasted was a very good read. I like my books with more steam in them but this was a good book. I loved the characters.
Libby had just moved into a new place she isn’t familiar with. It’s a small town where everyone knows eachother and gossip is at an all time high. Libby’s toaster decided it was going to malfunction while she’s in her tiny Disney pjs. The fire department came and right away Zach checked Libby out to
Make sure she wasn’t injured. They were talking and the chemistry was immediate. Libby wasn’t looking for a relationship but Zach wasn’t looking for a one night stand. Zach kept fighting for Libby but she kept pushing him away. This was a sweet wholesome read with lots of banter and cute moments. Will Libby ever give in to her feelings and give a relationship a shot with Zach or will she lose him for good. She wants friends with benefits but he wants a full blown relationship. Good read. Looking forward to more in this series but hope there’s a bit more heat in the other books.

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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

Toasted is the first book in the Love Burns series, and I am totally hooked. It was a pretty short book, which was good, because I didn’t want to put it down. I don’t know what it was about the author’s writing, but it pulled me right in. The characters Libby and Zach are both strong characters, with good sense of humor and are relatable. The book starts off with Libby calling 911 for her toaster catching fire, and Zach is one of the responding firefighters. That is the start of their friendship, instantly teasing each other. I enjoyed reading the development of their relationship, and can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

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The Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

The Big Book of Booper SnootsThe Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Big Book of Booper Snoots is a non-fiction children’s picture book. It could be enjoyed for younger children learning their alphabet and animals, as each page contains an animal starting with that letter. However, it also would be great for older readers, as it is full of fun facts about said animals. I am an adult, and learned soooo much from this book. My 8 year old enjoyed it too. It is quite long, so we didn’t read it in one setting- which is unusual for a children’s book. However, we still loved it and would be a great book to have in any personal of class/school library. It was not bad as an e-book either, with good sizing and picture clarity.

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Emily H

Toasted (Love Burns #1)Toasted by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Libby inherits her Aunt’s house in Woodvalley Pines, she takes it and is not sure what to expect in the small town. Her toaster starting a fire was not it though, nor was Firefighter Zach part of the plan. Zach makes his interest known from the beginning, but the feisty Libby makes it clear she doesn’t date. Zach decides to woo her friend style hoping she will eventually fall as hard for him as he is falling for her.

Delightfully fun. Libby was hilarious, she has a habit of speaking her thoughts and often times it has you laughing while you read. Loved Zach, he is determined to win Libby’s heart. Great beginning to new series.

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The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill MysteryThe Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sparky of Bunker Hill is back along with the crazy cast from the Creepy House mansion. This fun cosy mystery is an historical tale is set in the 1930’s in the Great Depression era.
Monkey Island Murder is full of chills, thrills, mayhem and laughter. What lengths would you go to, to help a friend?
Sparky our amateur sleuth is willing to do anything to help her friend and Boss who has been implicated in a murder. She sets about to prove his innocence but in doing so she has to wade through many twists and turns and ups and downs to get there. Unfortunately for street-smart Sparky trouble is her middle name. She is one character that you will fall In love with.
Rosalind’s narrative lends to a vivid insight of the times and troubles of Sparky’s world. I enjoyed the wit and banter infused in the story.
Dig into the mayhem and madness.

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Whiskey Throttle (Moto X Series Book 6) by Brooke May – Review by Jenni Bishop

Whiskey Throttle (Moto X #6)Whiskey Throttle by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Parker was a legend, until he wasn’t. He was once at the top of his game, until he wasn’t. He might look like he was dealing with his past, but he wasn’t. He is a hot mess.
In Brooke’s typical way Whiskey Throttle explodes onto the scene. I have fallen in love with the Moto X series. It is full of drama and angst. It is hot, steamy and sexy. The characters are complex bad boys and sassy girls, all love the same thing, fast bikes in the Motorcross world. Characters that make you hope beyond all hope and fall in love with them.
Brooke weaves a mean tale on and off the bikes that starts from the word go and nothing is off limits right through out. Even by the time you finish you want more.
Definitely a roller-coaster ride of emotions going on in this tale.
Can Parker pull himself together? I’m not going to say, that’s for you to find out.

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Jenni Bishop

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

I just finished reading Ten Little Sandpipers to my grandboys and they wanted to start reading this one straightaway.
As with the other wonderful books Ten Little Sea Turtles is one of the Marine Life Counting Collection. Doesn’t matter what young age the kids are they will be enchanted when they see the little Sea Turtles and learn all about them, where they are found and other things about Marine life.
This counting book it is full of fun facts and educational information. The bright and colourful pictures help the story along and which is told in an interactive and rhyming way.
With a bright spark in their eyes, I could see their little imaginations working as they learned about life under the sea by counting. The added bonus that Kim has included is for you to download a song that makes it even more fun to learn.
As with the others this adorable adventure story helps bring the sea to life for little ones.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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