★★★ There was a cold wind. It smelled like snow. Bernie and his wife Marion have a tendency to take in anything that needs a home. Whether it be a duck, goose, goat or horse...if some poor soul needs a place to be, they will be that place. Enter Whittington, a cat with a chip on his shoulder… Continue reading Whittington – Alan Armstrong
Let’s Be Kind – Ekaterina Trukhan (Illustrations), Amy Pixton (Creator)
★★★★ How can we be kind today? This short and sweet book focuses on all the manners. The baby in this book wakes up and spends all day with the family - and helps out with every task. Let's share our toys. Overall, this was a cute, little book. It is extremely short but the words are really… Continue reading Let’s Be Kind – Ekaterina Trukhan (Illustrations), Amy Pixton (Creator)
Strong Women – Kari Koeppel
I learned from these 15 women is that ordinary women are extraordinary, and they always have been. I really enjoyed this book! I loved that Koeppel chose women who truly were forgotten (or at least overlooked) by history. Out of the fifteen women, I had only heard of two before (and didn't quite know them… Continue reading Strong Women – Kari Koeppel
Fables – Arnold Lobel
★★★ ½ Arnold Lobel - most famous for his Frog and Toad series - has also written a series of fables centered around lively animals, whimsical moments and crazy situations. For the most part, I really enjoyed it. There's only 48 pages but wow - he certainly crammed a LOT of content in there. Twenty stories and plenty… Continue reading Fables – Arnold Lobel
The Crew Goes Coconuts!- Carole P. Roman
★★★★ ½ ...they couldn't find anything, not a river or a pond on the island. It was hot, and they were thirsty. The crew is not having a good day - they are parched, they're out of juice boxes and worst of all - there's a new crew member. Matie the goat is much loved by… Continue reading The Crew Goes Coconuts!- Carole P. Roman
Conceal, Don’t Feel – Jen Calonita
★★★★ "Princess Elsa...you are a threat to Arendelle. You are going nowhere." Frozen - the quintessential childhood movie - is back again, but this time with a BIG twist. Elsa racked her brain, trying to think of who the truck could belong to. A name was rolling around in her head...A...A...A...it was stuck. In this… Continue reading Conceal, Don’t Feel – Jen Calonita
The Story of Jane Goodall – Susan B. Katz
★★★★★ When she was just one and a half, Jane took a handful of earthworms to bed with her. As soon as Jane's mom explained that worms need soil to live, Jane ran outside and returned the worms to their garden. Jane Goodall has always loved animals - she would watch them for hours and learn as much… Continue reading The Story of Jane Goodall – Susan B. Katz
How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems by Randall Munroe
★★★ ½ If you’re worried that the house will blow away, or that some prankster will attach jet engines and send it blasting off into the distance... Then this is the book for you! If you have ever been curious about how to dig a hole, how to cross a river or how to jump really… Continue reading How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems by Randall Munroe
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark -Michelle McNamara
CLICK HERE for a Booktube Video about: Ten Fabulous Book Reviews and One That Will Make You Go - doesn't that belong to Miranda Reads? Now that you know this one made the list check the video review to see the rest (and find the stolen surprise)! The Written Review ★★★★★ Open the door. Show us your… Continue reading I’ll Be Gone in the Dark -Michelle McNamara
Princesses Behaving Badly – Linda Rodríguez McRobbie
★★★ Nevertheless, here are the stories of real princesses and real women. We all know the stories of Ariel, Belle, Cinderella and Snow White...but their fluffy stories aren't nearly close to the truth. What about the Warrior princesses? The Usurpers? The Schemers and the Survivors? What about their stories? Glad you asked. If you have ever been curious… Continue reading Princesses Behaving Badly – Linda Rodríguez McRobbie
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