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Seriously, Snow White Was SO Forgetful!: The Story of Snow White as Told by the Dwarves by Nancy Loewen My rating: 3 of 5 stars Interesting Retelling I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the title of this book caught my attention. Reading it left me mixed, especially with the target age. The images work well for 4-8, but the
Read moreMonsters in the Midwest: The Complete Trilogy by Scott Burtness My rating: 5 of 5 stars Such A Fun Read! This was my first time reading Scott Burtness’ work, but it won’t be the last. He is a masterful storyteller. Things aren’t always plausible, and there are some plot holes, but none of that matters. The author gets you laughing
Read moreUndead Cheesehead by Scott Burtness My rating: 4 of 5 stars I Enjoyed This Story Immensely I’m not huge into zombies, and the premise, though fun, is not solid. Still, I enjoyed this story immensely. I felt it wrapped up the series well, too. What I liked was getting to know Stanley better. He’s such a kind, endearing character. His
Read moreBook Review by David Korson for Readers’ Favorite D.A. Northup shares the mechanics of an oil change thoroughly yet uncomplicatedly, always keeping safety at the forefront. Even though the characters’ descriptions are minimal, it is easy to picture them through the child’s curiosity and comprehension and through Grandpa’s wisdom and gentleness. Frequent images punctuate the narrative, offering glimpses of the tools and
Read moreBlack Vault: A Short Story by Alma Katsu My rating: 5 of 5 stars Unexpected & Interesting I wasn’t sure what I was getting into with this story, but I’ve read work from this author before and knew she was good. As anticipated, Alma Katsu didn’t disappoint. She penned an unexpected, engaging, and interesting tale that offered a new twist
Read morePerfectly Me by Mary Elizabeth Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read this charming story with my youngest granddaughter today and she absolutely loved it. She said the illustrations were “beautiful” and she remained highly engaged throughout the entire story. The only negative was that I had to decline when she asked me to sing the songs to
Read morePerfectly Me (Inspired Kids Book 1) Why does my mom think I’m perfect? Poohlicious, as his mom affectionately calls him, teaches us that love is forgiving, kind, and accepting. Our imperfections don’t matter when we are loved. Do you see how perfect and loved you are? ——- This book is for children ages 3 to 8. Rated at a Flesch-Kincaid
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