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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anantha Rusum

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat ThemHow to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a pretty cool retelling of Jack and the BeanStalk. This is told from the perspective of the giant.
The giant lures little children to come to his castle, and sells them the magic beans, the golden harp and golden eggs. When Jack comes up to the castle, the giant tries to play the same trick on Jack.
But Jack plays a counter trick on the giant. He offers to do an infomercial for the giant to lure more little boys to come up the castle. The giant believes him , oblivious of the tricks Jack has up his sleeve.

I thoroughly enjoyed this retelling of my favorite fairy tale with bright illustrations.

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 1) by K.L. Small – Review by Julie Johnson

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring #1)The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book in one sitting and I imagine many others will as well.

We meet Russell right away. He’s in the 5th grade, and well, it’s just not his year. So many changes have occurred over the past year that it’s really affected his performance in school. Grandpa moved in, resulting in his room to change, his dad starting drinking more, and Tyler became a bully. That’s a bit much for a young man to have to take on.

Grandpa loves going to the carousel everyday, much to Russell’s chagrin. One day, that all changes for both Rusty and Grandpa though. Things will never be the same again…and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

This book is pretty deep and one that teenagers could likely relate to. There are some intense topics covered and there are ways to help those issues throughout the story. I’ll also admit, I cried at the end!!! Have a box of tissues handy if you’re soft hearted!!

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adorable rhyming book that counts from 1 to 10. The illustrations fit the rhyme and adjectives can stretch your child’s brain (bashful, unique, majestic, and basking).

The only “complaint” about the book is I use the word sea star, instead of starfish, because they are not fish, but understand the term is widely used (and explained at the end). I did appreciate how it discusses not all have 5 arms. At the back of the book there are some search-and-find activities as well as a QR code to the song that corresponds to the text.

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Angela Plate, July 2023

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a sweet little book. It makes a great bedtime read for the tiny humans. It was original, well worded, and beautifully illustrated.

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Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Christina Ford

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Hole in the RockHole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As an animal lover, I enjoyed every page of this book. Liza hates that her father is a taxidermist and works behind the scenes to convince him to change career paths. But with every stunt she pulls the consequences get higher! When her family moves into a tourist trap she is horrified again with her family’s livelihood and only wants to live in a normal home! Every scheme she comes up with causes more and more problems and things just don’t ever seem to go right for Liza.
I rescue animals and had a start just like Liza, with dragging things home and exasperating my family. I loved Liza and enjoyed this story.

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Manda Kelly

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a cute little book! Love the bright colored illustrations. The story is great for small children, and the pictures make it easy to follow along. My 3 yr old nephew LOVED counting all the starfish. This is a book every teacher of younger kids should have in their library! Highly recommended!

Review by: Manda Kelly 2023

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Emily H

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story of ten little starfish that live in the ocean. This is a great counting book which you could easily engage your little readers to find the various starfish while learning to count. Beautiful illustrations.

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This beautifully illustrated and colourful book has a lovely lyrical nature to the words and is easy to read or read to children. The book is very interactive for young children. I would highly recommend this.

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Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Shannen Kern

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Hole in the RockHole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I think the author did an absolutely marvelous job capturing the middle-schooler mentality. My daughter is 11 years old, and she really related to Lizzie! Even though it was written with her age in mind, I definitely enjoyed it as well. I loved Lizzie’s fiery and passionate personality as well as her dedication to the animals she feels so strongly about. At times I thought, “What are these parents even doing?” but I feel that really ties into the mentality of a middle schooler. Again, I think the author did a spectacular job bringing that through process out for this age group. I highly recommend picking it up and giving it a go with the young one in your life!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute and entertaining story. Counting is not the only subject in this story. You get science, colors, as well as rhyming words. This story is easy to follow and it involves the children. Another great open ended story, to help grow our children’s minds. The author keeps her readers focused and opens up the little minds of children. I love that in a book as well as in the author. I am looking forward to reading more of these stories from this author. So are my grandchildren.

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ten little starfish is a brilliant little counting book where you can learn all about the numbers one to ten, while also learning about life under the sea, as you explore the world of ten colourful and cute little starfish.

You will dance under the waves, explore the tidepools, watch as the starfish play with their friends, all while counting their legs, looking at all the beautiful colours and spotting the other sea creatures who live around them.

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Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Jessie Hopkins

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I enjoyed this book. It was funny and entertaining gripping your attention and making you want to know what happens next.
Lizza is disgusted and embarrassed by everything her father is doing for their family. As a typical preteen girl, she would prefer to not have so many embarrassing things happening within her family to make them stand out.
She’s trying to help her family fly under the radar, despite her Dad’s business ventures but everything she tries continue to backfire. How many things can her dad do to embarrass her and how many ways can her ideas go wrong?

Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Tanya Wall, July 2023

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a beautiful children’s book! The illustrations are my favorite part of the book – the colorful starfish and the cool crabs that show up on every page. A counting book with information on starfish at the end – one you can read with your child, count the starfish and learn about them all at the same time. If I still had littles, I would have this one on my shelf.

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tanya Wall, July 2023

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat ThemHow to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a story all about Jack and how he outsmarts the giant in the sky. It is a very interesting take on Jack and the Beanstalk. The illustrations are cute. I enjoyed how Jack turned on the giant – by tricking him, using his problem solving abilities to get himself out of a sticky situation. Cute story to read a loud ot your littles – would prompt good discussion in a classroom about right vrs. wrong.

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book #1) by K.L. Small – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring #1)The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

The Magic Carousel is the first book in The Brass Ring Series by K.L. Small. It is a wonderful children’s chapter book- a fun fantasy adventure with action, carousel, horses, a brass ring, magic, time travel, history, challenges, imagination, drama, and learning.
The story is quite captivating with lovely illustrations sprinkled throughout, which really help to bring the story to life. I liked the notes provided for each chapter which was provided at the end of the book as they added extra insight and information that enhanced my appreciation of the adventure. There is also a helpful glossary of words at the end of the book.
Another fun read from this talented author. A story for the young- and the young at heart.
And… Can we take a moment to appreciate the fabulous cover!
Happy Reading…

Thank you K.L. Small!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Maikalani Alexander

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adorably vibrant, picturesque counting beach book. Enjoy exploring the marine life with your little one while teaching them to count.

My toddler and infant thoroughly enjoyed this book.

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Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Hole in the RockHole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hole in the Rock is a fast paced adventure book for children aged 8-12 but I thoroughly enjoyed the book . I think it has a message for adults as well. The story is centered around 12 year old Lizzy , an animal lover, whose ideals do not exactly match with her parents. She has her own share of adventures with her friends and does not like her father’s job. Things take a drastic turn when her father decides to move their home into a cave. Lizzy makes few choices and they do not always turn out right. Her parents set few expectations and that does not always turn out right.
The story is mainly about both Lizzy and her parents understanding that actions lead to consequences, which might cost us dearly, not everyone agrees to our actions and we all make mistakes.
There is a huge lesson to be learnt from this book for everyone and I highly recommend it.

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ten Little Starfish is a counting book written by Kim Ann. My daughter loves the beach so this was perfect for her. It kept her attention well and she said she likes the pictures. She liked counting the starfish on each page. I loved that there were a few starfish facts after the story and a few games too. It kept my little reader interested in the story and made it easier for her to want to read it again. I’m always a fan of stories where we can learn without trying too hard! I’d love to share more stories by this author with my kids!

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rayne East

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat ThemHow to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Imaginative retelling
This fun and clever story is a twist on the classic Jack and the Beanstalk. This will appeal to so many kids as it is told from the POV of the giant. This author, as with all her books, has cleverly interwoven educational aspects within the text. Another great addition to the bookshelf. Recommend.

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Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Melissa Fink

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Hole in the RockHole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hole in the Rock was the first book I have read by Rebecca. She did a really great job writing and describing the main characters, Lizza was one of my favorites in the book. She was cute, funny, and annoying all at the same time. The book alone was funny. I would say this book is more for middle school aged kids. I would definitely read more books written by her.

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 1) by K.L. Small – Review by Carrie Reed

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring #1)The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a fun book! Even as an adult, this was a great book of adventures I would be more than thrilled to go on. I also don’t care how old I get, the carousel will always be a fun ride. There are so many subjects touched upon in this book, that I think is very good for pre teens to learn about. Bullying, trouble with family members, health issues, etc. Each subject was nicely worked into the story and I was so pleased with the outcome involving Rusty’s grandfather, his dad and his friendship with Tyler. The end of the book has a list of different things mentioned in the book and their definitions or their explanations, which is a wonderful learning tool.

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Katie Matthews

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat ThemHow to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a very unique retelling of Jack and The Beanstalk and the author has written this one from the Giants perspective. She has tried to bring a modern twist to the story by using modern thing like televisions and the use of media – in this case television adverts. In all honesty this isn’t my favourite of her stories that I’ve read but it would have some great follow up activities for children – they could make their own adverts for tv like the giant and jack did in this story.
The illustrations were good – bright and colourful and the story is short so it would definitely hold a child’s attention.

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jules Herbert

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat ThemHow to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A fun and entertaining retelling or should I say new look at Jack and the Beanstalk from the giants point of view. I really enjoyed it and I know you will too!

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Jules Herbert

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a fun counting book filled with beautiful illustrations that any young child will absolutely love. I also really loved all the little facts about starfish at the end of the story.

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute little book that I think many children will enjoy. It is a fun way for teaching children how to count and give them a little information about starfish. The book flowed nicely and it was a fun read. I recommend it to anyone with young kids.

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Angela Hayes

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars

Ten Little Star Fish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann. It is a fun learn-to-count picture book that is accompanied by lovely, cute, interesting, and colourful illustrations that easily captures your attention, while bringing the whole story to life.
The rhyming verses that told the story are a great way to help teach young children to count. This also has the added interest of having some starfish ‘facts’ listed at the end of the book, as well as a ‘finder’ puzzle that made this storybook both educational and fun.
Highly recommended. An engaging, fun, imaginative, and enjoyable children’s picture book that helps them learn to count along the way.
Looking forward to whatever Kim Ann brings us next.
Happy Reading!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Julie Johnson

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute little book that will be great to teach a little one how to count. The illustrations are very vibrant and can help to teach colors as well. The story is narrated by a crab and tells about various aspects of starfish. At the end of the story, there is a brief activity to reinforce learning, as well as a song that can be downloaded to sing along.

This book would make a great gift, be an amazing find in a library (personal, public, school), or even in a daycare setting.

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fun book to encourage counting in young kids. Not only was the writing and story lovely, but the illustrations were also beautifully done. The rhyming was fun and the bright colours engaging for children.

I liked the small selection of starfish facts at the end, there was one that I didn’t know so I learnt something too!

I would recommend this book if you’re looking for a fun book to help young children count to ten.

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 1) by K.L. Small – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring #1)The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a brilliant start to a new series for pre-teens. It is fun, interesting and written in a way that will really grab their attention. This is such a heart warming story about a young boy and his grandad. The connection that builds between them as the book goes on is lovely to see.
This book is one of those that is engaging to both kids and adults. I read this to my daughter and it is one we both fully enjoyed. This was a new author for us and it won’t be the first book that we read from them. This is a great book and we are all looking forward to book 2.

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Kerry Baker

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a fun and entertaining counting book that is perfect for young children. It is probably the first book that is better suited to my younger child which was a nice change. It was lovely to see my daughter reading it to my son, teaching him the numbers.
The images in the books kept them both engaged from start to finish and I loved sharing the book with them both. The educational element is made fun for the family. This is a great book that all kids should read.

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