No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
No one could see the Flea is an incredibly cute book, but it also teaches a lesson on how we can’t just assume that we know what’s what, in a kid friendly way. Does Shank have a Flea, or doesn’t he? Maybe he’s just itchy. Give this book a read to find out what happens.
Word Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This a cute story! I would have read this with my son when he was little as it targeted for smaller children. The story is engaging and so are the illustrations. I would probably recommend this for 4 as some of the passages are for longer attention spans than some toddlers have. Overall, cute book.
Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method book by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book, teaching children science in a fun and approachable way. The story was engaging with lovely illustrations to accompany it. Highly recommended for parents and children to enjoy!
No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella. This is such a cute read for kids around 3 to 9 or so. My 6 year old nephew loved it. Its the story of a boy and a dog and when the dog scratches his ear the boy thinks he has fleas. He looks the dog over but can’t find any flea but he still believes he has them. The boy and his friends come up with all kinds of remedies for the fleas and they try them on poor Shank the dog. They have doused this dog in all kinds of potions and nothing works. Its a great lesson of sometimes there is nothing when you think there is. The whole neighborhood came together to try to help Shank the dog even when he didn’t really need their help. Finally giving up they take Shank to the Vet who confirms there is no flea! Such a fun book for all the kids in your life!
No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a cute story that younger kids will enjoy. It helps teach problem solving and how not to jump to conclusions. Sometimes an itch is just an itch. This book is beautifully illustrated and the storyline well thought out.
Word Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Joe was excited to learn how to read. But when he went to school, his teacher didn’t teach him to read. So Joe left in search of someone to teach him how to read. In the end, Joe was reminded that sometimes we have to slow down and learn patience.
Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister
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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
My 6 year old grandson read this one with me and we enjoyed the story. Jack was trying to be a good dog owner to shank but, he was a bit over the top when he let his friends in on the action of “finding the flea”. This book shows kids different ways to perhaps solve a problem. Also, teaches good pet ownership. I would recommend this book to other grands and parents alike. I will be looking into this authors other childrens’ books.
G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3 – 3.5 Stars
G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker is an ABC book for young readers who want a little bit of a challenge.
This picturebook is not only pretty, but also educational- offering something more stimulating for the eager learner reader. With beautiful pictures to inspire and capture the imagination- making for stimulating reading.
I thought the illustrations were very beautiful, and looked to see who the artist was- but there is no acknowledgement of an artist- so I have to assume that they are AI generated (and forgive me if I am wrong here), but I really found that to be disappointing, and it’s a real pity, as there are sooo many very talented ‘human’ artists out there that would have done this book justice. I guess I am just ‘old-school’ when it comes down to it…
Happy Reading.
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun! by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My 7 year old son and I love reading the Oscar and Emmy series. We have read quite a few of them now. There are always some great lessons included in the cute story. This story is packed full of great information about cats and how to take care of them. It also has some great information about what vets do to help cats stay healthy. I love how at the end of each book, there is useful guides about cats and what to do with them.
Oscar and Emmy Visit Grandma by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oscar and Emmy go on an adventure to Grandma’s house when Abby and Charlie go on vacation with their parents. I read this with my 7 year old and he liked learning about how cats can be nervous and unsure in new surroundings just like people can. We see what Oscar, Emmy and Grandma get up to while their family is gone. We also see something serious happen. What are grandma and the kitties wearing when the family comes back to pick up the kitties? Read to find out!
No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a cute story about kids who misunderstand something. I read this with my 7 year old and we both enjoyed it. A boy sees his dog scratch himself and instantly think his pup has fleas. Despite not being able to see any fleas, he still thinks he has one. He tries everything he can think of to get rid of the fleas. As friends come along, they also try to help. Did the pup really have fleas? Find out if any of these crazy ways the kids come up with helps the dog stop scratching.
Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun! by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Oscar and Emmy get taking to the vet for a checkup, with their owners helping them through the visit each cat acts differently to the exam. I really enjoy these books I think they are great for children and engages them into having a dialogue about pet care. Another great book in this series.
G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a cute little book for kids to learn unique words. It is not your typical alphabet book because the words she used are words you don’t normally use every day. I loved the pictures as well. They will get a child’s attention as you turn the pages for them.
A book I will be getting for my grand baby.
Word Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I think this was a really good book. This little boy set out on an adventure. He wanted to learn how to read. Im glad he finally got to see how reading works.
No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Never having read a book by this author Tricia Gardella, I wasn’t expecting it to be so good and such a cute read. With Eye catching colors and cute dialog and an adorable stinking dog lol. also with a couple way to help with fleas lol I know I’ve tried the vinegar one. It was a great read with my little ones tonight, they loved it a lot. And the little twist at the end was funny. I look forward to reading more of these stories from this Author.
Word Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a fun book. Great for kids just starting school or first libraries. In this book you meet Joe. He can’t wait to go to school and learn how to read. Each morning her spells his name with his alphabet cereal. He can’t wait to learn more words. Joe goes to school and is super excited. The teacher shows the kids around the room. After they learn where things go they start with colors. But what about reading? When will she show him that? He goes one an adventure to find someone to teach him to read. He learns a big lesson about learning taking time.
G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The illustrations in this book are absolutely breathtaking! The colors are very vibrant and the pictures look like they could pop off the page!
I also love how this isn’t a typical ABC book. The words….they are long and beautiful and can be used to teach new vocabulary! I was trying to pick a favorite letter but I love them all in this book! Actually, I really like “H”, “I”, and “P”. There is a listing of definitions in the end for those words that might be difficult. I had to look to be sure I understood a couple of them.
This is a must-have for your home library. Homeschooling families will especially appreciate the depth of the vocabulary!
No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was cute. I loved the story and the illustrations. I have a nine year old, but I think that this book can be read by younger kids. This book is about a dog that scratched behind his ear. One by one, the children, starting with the dog’s owner start doing things to help with fleas that they learned from their parents. If they didn’t have an item they just used something else. To say things got a bit crazy is an understatement. Vinegar! Yuck. Poor dog! Lol. Funny and cute. The dog ends up hiding from the kids! Great for first libraries and elementary children. We really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read more!!
Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun! by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This cute book teaches kids all about taking their pets to the vet. Charlie and Abby help get Oscar and Emmy to the vet where they learn about keepingd their pets healthy and why they need to have an annual checkup. At the end of the book, there are many tips for keeping your pet healthy at home!!
G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
G is for Gossamer is a unique children’s ABC picture book as it uses words that most young children do not. The pictures are beautifully done, and the words are challenging but I am sure little minds will soak it up and if they read it repeatedly, they will learn the words quickly. You can tell Miss Whitaker has a love of finer things and she has encompassed it all in a unique book to pass on new words to not only children but adults as well.
Reviewed by @jennadb
G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
As an avid reader I found this children’s book refreshing and awesome. So many times are the most common used words are used on a daily basis that the younger generation don’t have a clue about the meaning of some words. Used to in school there was a class called vocabulary where you had to learn new words. While my littles didn’t understand all the words I did enjoy explaining new things to them. I just love that the meanings to the words are included in this. The illustrations are beautiful.
G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
First, I want to say that these are beautifully done illustrations. I would like to put them all up as pictures in my house. The alphabet chosen for this book seems a wee bit large for young ones but, hey, it’s all good. It’s an awesome book for parents to read with their wee ones. I loved the whole look and feel to this book. A beautiful addition to any family libary.
G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
“G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book” by Miss Whitaker is a charming and innovative alphabet book designed to introduce young children to a more sophisticated vocabulary. With its elegant presentation and whimsical illustrations, it aims to enrich early language development by moving beyond the usual basic words. The illustrations were a little too whimsical for my taste, but appreciated the distinctness of this alphabet book.
Word Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a cute book for young readers, with cute illustrations throughout. Joe finds the letters to spell his own name every morning in his cereal bowl. He’s excited to get to start school, so he can learn how to spell other words and start to find them in the letters of his cereal as well. When Joe finally starts school, he discovers that he doesn’t immediately start learning new words and how to spell them, but starts with other skills instead. At lunch, Joe wanders off to try and find someone and somewhere that will teach him how to write and read other words. Joe wanders from place to place on the main road of his town, from business to business trying to find help, until someone contacts the school, and they come to get him.
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Miss Whitaker is a mother who has been a word nerd since she was a kid and who has been filling her child up with beautiful words since he was born. She is the founder of Big Words, Little Kids and is passionate about the nuances of early language development. For more, visit her online at BigWordsLittleKids.
No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
No One Could See the Flea is a cute children’s book that children of any age can enjoy. My son is six and got a big kick out of all the kids and their ideas on how to get rid of the Flea they couldn’t see. The illustrations were fun and colorful and helped bring the story to life. We loved how all Jacks friends tried helping with getting rid of the flea. They all worked together to try and help shank. Did he have a flea or just an itch? We highly recommend reading this book and look forward to reading more from this Author.
Word Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
“Word Play” by Tricia Gardella is a heartwarming and humorous children’s picture book that effectively addresses the anxieties and misunderstandings associated with starting school. The story captures the excitement and challenges young children face as they navigate the world of words, letters, and friendships. Tricia Gardella’s storytelling is likely to resonate with both young readers and their parents, making it a valuable addition to early childhood literature1.
If you’re looking for a delightful read that celebrates the magic of language and learning, “Word Play” is definitely worth exploring!
Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
Another great children’s read from Tricia Gardella. The art in this book is beautiful, I love how the children are drawn, their faces looks so sweet and innocent. All the grandkids go out looking for Gramma only to discover her doing something new and fun such as, climbing a tree, swimming, collecting bugs and other fun things kids love to do. This Gramma really seems like she likes to play with her grandchildren and giving long lasting memories.
Another great book by this author. Word Play is about Joe wanting to learn to read and about impatience. Cute little book and the illustrations are fantastic!
“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Mouse is an adventurer and he wants to go to the moon, he has heard it is made of cheese and wants to go and get some.
Mouse has an idea and he asks the other animals on the farm where he lives to help him, he promises them some moon cheese if they will help him to build an aeroplane!
So they all band together to help Mouse, but Bird thinks that Mouse’s plan is absurd, but who will be right, Mouse or Bird? This is a charming story of imagination, determination and perseverance for all ages, while also teaching about teamwork and kindness all at the same time.
Reviewed by @roxsannel