Books – Page 3 – Book Reviews

Trust Me, You’re Really Going to Dig Holes

January 11, 2021

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

Bambi

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

Bambi

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

Bambi

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

Bambi

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

Bambi

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

Bambi

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

Bambi

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...

Criminals Cower From the Prowess of the Platypus Police Squad

Bambi

November 2, 2020

Children's, Fiction

Welcome to November! It’s hard to believe that with the passing of Halloween, we’re now officially entering the holiday season but here we are. Today’s entry was introduced to us by my son’s book buddy, a chil...

Creepy Kid Lit – Monsters Are Super Relatable in Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich

Bambi

October 25, 2020

Fiction, Non-Fiction

Halloween is less than 10 days away and we’ve been busy consuming spooky themed stories in our house. Today’s book is what I would call spooky-silly, as it’s a compilation of short stories, poems, songs and co...