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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Mikaela Insinger

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This quirky and fun read was enjoyed by my 9 year old niece. There were plenty of face palms as we read along to Toby’s quarrels with the neighbourhood cat. The story provided laughs, moments of nervousness, and a happy ending! It was an enjoyable “tail” throughout and provided the opportunity to expand a child’s vocabulary as well. The biggest lesson we learned from this story is that all dogs are good dogs!

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Kerry Baker

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing book. I read this with my daughter and she loved it as well. It felt interactive and exciting to read together. I always know it is a success when we read it a few nights in a row and we have already read this multiple times. A great story and that the family will thoroughly enjoy.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Candice Estes

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute book about a dog who keeps listening to a cat that keeps getting him in trouble. It’s a good way to talk to kids about peer pressure and consequences. My 8 and 9 year olds liked it.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Angela Plate

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an incredibly cute story. Easy to read and entertaining from start to finish. This is a good book for all ages but especially for new readers.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Cindy Rushin

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was so cute. I think children just learning to read would enjoy reading about Toby and his constant struggle to be a good dog, even if the naughty cat won’t let him. It has some really funny points and the story was something kids would like. This is a cute little book and I think many young readers will enjoy it.

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Plate

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another story I read with my youngest son. This time he says 5 stars. It’s even better this time because he got 3 surprises instead of just 1. Plus, he likes turtles.

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The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Shelly Kittell

The Day the Librarian Saved the GalaxyThe Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of the cutest children’s books I’ve read this year. I don’t want to be spaghettified. Two elementary students and Mrs. Brooks, the elderly librarian (at least that’s what they thought) were trapped in the library when the Wartians attacked looking for glorp. Bubbles, ray guns, and secrets came out. Could old Mrs. Brooks save them? The adventures began…I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard. My grandson wanted to know what I was reading so I started reading this to him for bedtime. He’s loving hearing about kids like him helping to save the world. What little kids don’t like reading stories where they are the hero of big problems? I found the primary characters strong and brave. They had fear but worked through it. I loved how a little MIB attire was in there. I found the story fun because it reminds that somethings aren’t quite as they seem. You have to read the story to find out what I mean. This is a story that even adults will get a giggle out of. The plot is humorous. The characters can remind you of yourselves. Overall entertaining book. Loved it.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Carisa Saenz-Videtto

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love this story. I have a dog of my own his name is Sam and I completely relate to this story. When my dog hears something it’s like the look on his face I can tell what he is thinking. I can understand how the dog is feeling when he is being told “bad dog”. From the look on their face along with their body language, you can just tell that you hurt the dog’s feelings. I will definitely be sharing this book with others.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Angela Hayes

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson is a fun children’s chapter book. Toby, the dog, gets into a bit of mischief- along with the troublesome cat- which all results in a humorous story of their high-jinks and capers. A light-hearted, interesting, and fun story for all the family.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Stephanie Wilson Peterson!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Angela Hayes

The Day the Librarian Saved the GalaxyThe Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson is a children’s sci-fi chapter book where two children and their school librarian end up on quite a thrilling adventure- on a quest to save their school, and the planet, from invading aliens. It is a light, fun, and enjoyable adventure.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Stephenie Wilson Peterson!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Alison Risher

The Day the Librarian Saved the GalaxyThe Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am howling with laughter! Finally, I now know the meaning behind school lunches that are called something like “cafeteria manager’s surprise” and what they are truly used for! As a teacher who eats the cafeteria lunch at least once a week, I am grateful for my newfound knowledge. As a book lover, I am pleased to find a book that features a librarian. As an educator, I now have a new must-have for my classroom.

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Bake Off (Bake Believe Series Book 2) by Cori Cooper – Review by Shea Gilkerson

Bake OffBake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In book 2, we again catch up with Cat, Robyn, Tobey, and friends. In this round, Cat has managed to talk her parents into going to meet her GG and aunt Jojo, and learn about why her cooking magic works the way that it does.

Cat learns so much about her family history, but all of it seems to just make things more confusing instead of answering any questions. To make it worse, her being in Arizona, haing to get up at 5 AM to practice baking with GG, and listening to everyone fight all the time keeps her away from Tobey. Can her family heal? Can Cat learn why her cooking works the way that it does? Will her mom and Jojo ever get along again?

This series is imaginative, magical, endearing, and a lot of fun – plus it offers tasty recipes!

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Bake Believe (Bake Believe Series Book 1) by Cori Cooper – Review by Shea Gilkerson

Bake BelieveBake Believe by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was cute, fun, has recipes included, and offers a glimpse of life through a teenagers eyes. Imaginative, fun, and not another dystopian-like-all-the-others YA novel.

All Cat wants is for her last day of summer to be the most epically awesome day EVER. This means getting to the pool early with her best friend/cousin, get the perfect amount of blond in her hair, thanks to lemon juice and sunshine, and boys to flirt with. Everything is going great, and she even meets a NEW cute boy and tries the best soft pretzel she has ever had in her life!

Why can’t Cat get this pretzel out of her head? Now that she thinks about it…why does her mom hate cooking so much? Why don’t they ever have anything that isn’t carry out or delivery? Cat is about to set out on a very interesting journey in learning about magic and her family secret.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a cute and funny book about Toby the dog and his antics because of a cat. My 8 year old liked it and was able to read it with no issues. Easy to follow and lots of mischief.

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The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Jenna Knee

The Day the Librarian Saved the GalaxyThe Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What could you not like about this cute little book? It took me back to my elementary school days in the library, but not with this much excitement. I mean how could aliens in a school not be exciting. I can’t wait to introduce this little book of magic to niece. Little bit Sci-Fi mixed in with a Men in Black vibe! Can’t go wrong with this gem!

The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Packard

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really love this series of books. Unbirthday gifts should be a normal thing. I read this book with my 6 year old and I truly enjoy the conversations that it opens between us. I like to ask her what would she be afraid to hear if she could hear others thoughts. What kind of problems would her rock help her solve. This is a great story to read with your child and explore ideas that may not normally just come to us.

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The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Day the Librarian Saved the GalaxyThe Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this children’s book. This is a science fiction story that is fun and entertaining to read. I found this book to be fast paced and any child would enjoy reading it. It keeps the reader engaged and pulls them into the story. This is a great story that takes you on an adventure of aliens, two students and a librarian. Their quest is to save the school and the goo from the aliens that invade the school. It is a great read that I highly recommend.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Shai Flores

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a cute story about a dog and the cat that lives next door. Toby is a good dog until the cat next door tricks him into misbehaving and getting into trouble around the neighborhood while his humans are away. I thought Toby was an adorable character and I liked the idea of the cat and dog interactions. The ending was a little open-ended for my preferences, but maybe this means there will be a whole series about Toby. I have to warn you that if your child is sensitive like mine was, or some of my students are, this book is a little harsh with some of the things the cat does and the repetitive use of “bad dog” for Toby. I would definitely recommend this book for upper elementary students rather than younger ones.

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The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Day the Librarian Saved the GalaxyThe Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy is a fun children’s sci fi story. It is a fast-paced tale that will keep kids interested rather than losing interest. The story is rounded off nicely with the illustrations.

Thoughts of being in the boring library soon change to being frightened as the stinking aliens invade. With the school under attack, although scared Sophia and Aidan help Mrs. Booker the librarian, who is much more than she looks, to save them all.

Children and adults of all ages will enjoy this fun adventure story.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Here is another UnBirthday for Caspian, this time he gets a special hat and stone, and no I won’t ruin how these work.
Very cute and quick read! But my favorite thing of this whole book is the wonderful illustrations!

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Bake Off (Bake Believe Trilogy Book 2) by Cori Cooper – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Bake OffBake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cat returns in the next instalment of this series and now she has found out about what her family can do, she now sets off on a family road trip to find out the why and the how, so after the longest car ride in the world and a much needed power nap, they all arrive in the town in Arizona just in time for Thanksgiving, but there is still a week until then for Cat to get some answers to her all important questions.

However, these answers are not going to be as easy to get as Cat had hoped, but there is one good thing about having to work for her answers, she gets to bake! What she doesn’t enjoy is getting up before dawn to do it, though spending time with family, learning about new edible treats and honing her baking skills keep her going, especially when she hears about a bake off as the local bakeries in town have a showdown the day before thanksgiving, however things don’t go smoothly as suspicion abounds and emotions are flying all over the place, which adding in a reckless baking spree, Cat and Robyn discover that when baking and magic combine, it can have consequences nobody would expect.

Will Cat be able to get the answers to the bazillion questions rolling around in her head, or will this bake off become more of a recipe for disaster? This is a fun filled fantasy where magic and confectionary combine to provide some high jinx and low blows keep you hooked throughout, as do the characters and ideas inside.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Bake Off (Bake Believe Series Book 2) by Cori Cooper – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

Bake OffBake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such an awesome book, I truly enjoyed reading it. Bake off is the second book in the series and continues to give insight to cat and Robyn. There’s adventure and I believe a little bit of magic. I loved reading this to my girls. The humor and recipes are perfect. Definitely read Bake Believe before reading this book.

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Bake Believe (Bake Believe Series Book 1) by Cori Cooper – Review by La Toya Lewis

Bake BelieveBake Believe by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bake Believe by Cori Cooper is such a fun, original book. I sat down with my son and we devoured the first book in the Bake Believe series. Cat is your typical teen. All she wants is a simple, fun last day of summer. She was very relatable to my middle son, who is the same age. The magic infused into the story was so fun and whimsical. We both got a kick out of the recipes included in the story. This is a great book for all ages. With a fun plot and well-written characters, we both greatly enjoyed this book.

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Bake Off (Bake Believe Series Book 2) by Cori Cooper – Review by La Toya Lewis

Bake OffBake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Cameron learned that we were reading the second book in the series, he was very excited. Bake Off is a wonderful YA read that once again is enjoyable for all ages. Laughs, twists, and a bit of good old teenage angst are the perfect combination. It was great to delve further into Cat’s family and friend relationships. These books took me back to my distant teen years. My son and I once again got to share our time with the wonderful characters in this series.

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Bake Off (Bake Believe Series Book 2) by Cori Cooper – Review by Ashley Hasting

Bake OffBake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the first book, Cat discovered something with baking. Now she’s on a mission to learn more. She goes to the source of her family’s bakery that consist of her Great Grammy and Aunt Jojo. During this time, she has to help with many tasks and learn what baking with magic can really do. It was a fun read!

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The Mind Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom. Reviewed by Tabitha Montero

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caspian gets a special gift from his grandpa every year on his unbirthday. It’s always an unexpected usual gift. This year, he gets 2 special gifts. One from grandpa and one from his mother. The special gift from his grandpa reads minds! With the mind reading hat, he navigates avoiding surprises on his unbirthday and helps save someone in the process!

Very cute read for the kiddos and my 8 year old really enjoyed it. He thought it was funny and had some unexpected surprises in it!

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just loved this one too! I have grown to love this little guy and his relationship with his grandfather. This book is easy to read to children, great adventure and will catch their attention. Looking forward to reading more from this author. Recommend to all reader young and old. Great way to connect the older generation to the younger one.

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The bonds between grandparents are super special and Caspian is no exception! It’s his un-birthday and he gets not one, but two, special gifts!! The first is a hat that once belonged to his grandpa. The other is a very uniquely shaped stone. Caspian learns really quickly that when he’s wearing the hat, he can hear the thoughts of others in their own voices! The rock gives him great ideas and helps him to solve problems.

What I wouldn’t give for a hat like Caspian’s! That would make life interesting for sure!

This is a super cute book and I wish I had a little one to read it with. This book would be enjoyable for those early readers. The illustrations are very bright and vibrant. The story is one that children would be able to easily enjoy.

Reviewed by: @faithfulgirl4

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Stephanie Robb

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caspian gets a hat and a stone from his Grandpa for his unbirthday. He puts the hat on and can hear voices. He rubs the stone and he gets a good idea. As his day progresses he goes on an adventure to find out how he can use these gifts for his special day.

I loved this short but sweet picture book about Caspian and his adventure and think it would be perfect for children aged 4-8.

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorrene Huisman

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a sweet, and wonderful children’s story that I got to be very much engaged in as I read! I found the story was beautiful wit h its illustrations as well as cute in how the story went and that the story flowed very nicely. Caspian was a wonderful character who was sweet, and very relatable I found. I enjoyed his adventure with the mind reading hat, and how he was able to listen in on conversations that he did! The story was wonderfully done, and was a perfectly written children’s book. Highly enjoyable and I highly recommend!

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