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Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite Babies are all perfectly made and who better to recognize that simple fact than a loving parent, grandparent, or guardian? One baby is lovingly called Poohlicious by his mother: “I am perfectly precious./ Mommy’s little Poohlicious!” Don’t we all love those endearing names given to us through love? This little Poohlicious is perfect because
Read moreA Rhyme In Time by Simon MacDonald My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Charming Blend of Old And New The moment I heard my first poem from this book, I was smitten. It enchanted me with the pleasure of the Scottish grandma reading The Wonky Donkey to her grands while wrapping me in my own memories. Reminiscent of my
Read moreWhiskey on Our Shoes by Tonya Preece My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m impressed What a lovely tale of growth and love. It’s a coming-of-age romance with emotion and grit. I was impressed by the story, characters, and message. Romances have a formula. The author did a wonderful job honoring the trope. There was wooing, steam, romance, heartbreak, and
Read moreLook At Me by Mary Elizabeth Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Endearing and Encouraging Inspired Kids is an appropriate name for this book and series. It is lovely in how it encourages kids to explore their world and who they are. I like the empowerment it gives to kids to be independent and adventurous while being mindful of
Read moreThe Best Nest by P.D. Eastman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Cute Story My granddaughter read this to me. We enjoyed the story and illustrations, but we both questioned a few of the birds’ actions. I was pleased to see how engaged my grandchild was with the tale and how the message landed with her. I liked the lesson
Read moreArtie and the Wolf Moon by Olivia Stephens My rating: 5 of 5 stars Great Story! I was drawn in by the blurb, though I’m not a big fan of graphic novels or comic books per se. However, this was a great story, and I loved it. It’s the best I’ve read in this genre yet! I loved the message
Read moreDo Not Wish for a Birthday Unicorn!: A silly story about teamwork, empathy, compassion, and kindness by Sarina Siebenaler My rating: 5 of 5 stars Love This Book/Collection Great story of support and friendship. It does a lovely job teaching kids not to walk away from uncomfortable things but to think them out so you can help improve conditions. A
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