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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Jamie Burns

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“The moment that you stop believing in yourself, you give up on yourself” (Eeha Bhatt)

Moby Plays the Flute is an amazing book with a powerful message, do NOT stop believing in yourself, and do NOT give up when life gets tough, you CAN do hard things! This book spoke to my heart today because it reminded me of my childhood and how far I have come in life. I struggled with school from elementary through high school, especially with learning how to read and anything to do with math. Without the help of amazing teachers and professors, I would have given up. I am so happy that I did not give up on reading, even though it was hard. It is now one of my favorite pastimes and ended up becoming part of my profession as a school librarian. As much as the message of this book spoke to me as an adult, I wish I could have read it as a child. This is such a beautifully encouraging children’s book.

Hi-lights that I love from Moby Plays the Flute:
– There is a QR Code that enables you to access an exclusive reading of the book!
– The illustrations- Oh My Gosh! Eeha Bhatt did an amazing job creating the illustrations, and the attention to detail is amazing! I just love the illustrations- they are adorable!
– The messages within the book… There are SO many! Hard work pays off, persevere even if something is hard, believe in yourself, and put effort into everything you do. “Effort comes from strong determination, having a goal, and putting in hard work. All of this is ignited by believing in yourself” (Eeha Bhatt).
-The back matter of the book includes all of the messages found within the book and are great discussion points with children. There are a few fun facts and activities included in the back matter as well.

Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt – Review by Jamie Burns

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Amaleigha loves everything about nature, playing outside, exploring the wonderful world around her- even the tiniest parts (insects), and watching the seasons change. There are many things that I adore about this book! First, let’s start with the fact that I was Amaleigha… Growing up, I was always playing outside, going on adventures, and building things out of items I found outside. Secondly, I love the rich vocabulary that is used throughout the book. As a teacher, I could think of many ELA lessons that could be tied to this book. As a school librarian, I loved the detailed illustrations created by Alina Kralia. Kralia’s detailed illustrations ensure that children can see the wonderful world of nature that Amaleigha loves. Readers can see the changes in seasons throughout the book as they explore the world with Amaleigha. The thing that I love most is the message that even though you are young, you can still do great things like Amaleigha.

This is a delightful book for any nature lover, it makes me just want to get outside right now and explore! I think this book would be fantastic to share while on an adventure with your little one. Take a blanket and Amaleigha’s Big Idea outside to enjoy, then go on a mini adventure of your own. Build a love of nature and books within your child! 🙂

I would give this book more stars if I could because I absolutely loved it!

The Sneaky Kitten (Invisible Magic Wand Book 4) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jamie Burns

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The Sneaky Kitten by Lois Wickstrom is a cute book with a twist. You can tell that creativity and imagination were used when writing this book. I originally thought this book was going to be more about a kitten from space causing mischief on Earth. I was pleasantly surprised to see this book was more about Caspian helping the kitten after it gets into many challenging situations. The Sneaky Kitten is the perfect book for any cat lover or child who loves to use their imagination. Cuddle up with some cocoa and read this book today! You’ll thank me later for recommending the cocoa! 🙂

If I Had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi – Review by Jamie Burns

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Parents always want only the best for their children. If I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi is a heartwarming book about parents’ wishes, dreams, and hopes for their children. Lavi’s book captures the beautiful bond between parent and child. The illustrations by Ela Ward are simply enchanting and add a whimsical flair to the story. If I had a Magic Wand would be the perfect gift for a baby shower or to add to your child’s library! I look forward to reading this book to my own children as a bedtime story one day.

Gunner (Hollins & Haring Book 3) by T.J. Beach – Review by Jamie Burns

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Gunner is the third book in the Hollins & Haring Series by T.J. Beach. The book takes place during the COVID outbreak which forces Gary and Debbie to quarantine together. During this time, Gary takes Debbie on an adventure into his past. His past is not pretty, but it is filled with action that helps Debbie take her mind off of her mother who is struggling with her COVID battle. Beach does a great job of weaving the action into the story and gives breaks to the action in a manner that builds suspense and intrigue about Gary’s past. This series reminds me of old spy movies, and in my opinion, makes a great action-packed movie. Gunner is the perfect book for anyone wanting an action-packed read!

Painter of the Damned (Painted Souls Book 2) by Rob Samborn – Review by Jamie Burns

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Painter of the Damned is not the typical genre that I read. I was pleasantly surprised about how much I enjoyed the book. This is the second book in Rob Samborn’s series Painted Souls. I could not put this book down for fear of missing some amazing action. Samborn takes the reader on an action-packed adventure set in 1589 AD. Painter of the Damned includes historical aspects that draw the reader further into the story. If you are looking for a great action-packed adventure, look no further! I promise you will not regret reading the Painted Souls series.