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The Nighttime is the Right Time to Meet The Nocturnals

Daisy
February 25, 2021
Children's, Fiction
Today we have yet another book that my son initially turned his nose up at but ultimately really ended up enjoying. The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions has quickly proven itself to be a hit! A true myste...

The Wild & Wacky Wayside School Series Scores an A+

Daisy
February 8, 2021
Children's, Fiction
Sometimes I’ll suggest a book to my son that I’m sure will be a hit. But for some reason, it just doesn’t land the way I thought it would. I don’t often make a second attempt, since there are so many options f...

Trust Me, You’re Really Going to Dig Holes

Daisy
January 11, 2021
Children's, Fiction
As a child of the 80s and 90s, I was really excited to share today’s book with my son. I had never read the book but was a big fan of the movie adaptation. As we all know, though, sometimes movies based on boo...

Wonder & Whimsy Abound in the Classic Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Daisy
January 5, 2021
Children's, Fiction
Every now and then, it’s fun to share a book with your child that is just completely silly and unbelievable. This week’s entry is a classic tale of whimsy and what if. What if a penguin from the South Pole end...

From Bully to Buddy, Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen is a Story of Redemption

Daisy
January 4, 2021
Children's, Fiction
It’s been a hot minute since my last review. Turns out it’s tricky to keep up the pace of reviewing children’s books when the child you read them to is home for winter break! We’ve been incredibly fortunate th...

Allow Your Heartstrings To Be Pulled By The One and Only Bob

Daisy
December 14, 2020
Children's, Fiction
I love it when a sequel is just as good as the original, don’t you? It’s a rarity, for sure. But when you stumble on a follow up to a favorite book or movie that captures the charm or thrill of the original yo...

You’ll Relish the Fast and Fun Adventures of Frankie Pickle

Daisy
December 7, 2020
Children's, Fiction
Today’s recommendation lingered on the shelf for years before finally being read last week! My husband bought this trio of books way back when our son was maybe 5, so at least 3 years ago. I brought them to my...

Time Traveling Siblings Make History in The Magic Treehouse Series

Daisy
November 30, 2020
Children's, Fiction
Today’s selection seems like an obvious choice and it might seem odd that it didn’t make the list sooner. The Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osborne often shows up on top ten lists for young readers and i...

Alvin Ho Series Does Childhood Anxiety and Inclusivity Right

Daisy
November 16, 2020
Children's, Fiction
It’s rare that you encounter a character in a children’s book who struggles with anxiety. It’s even more rare to see that child’s challenges presented in such a matter-of-fact way that you can see yourself or ...

A Sweet Little Tractor Proves His Mettle in the Otis Collection

Daisy
November 9, 2020
Children's, Fiction
Every now and then, you come across a picture book character that is almost too cute. One that your child will still indulge when they’re feeling especially nostalgic. One whose books you only pull out on spec...
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