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The 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 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
Read moreDinorella: A Prehistoric Fairy Tale by Pamela Duncan Edwards My rating: 3 of 5 stars A Cute Retelling of Cinderella I read this book with my granddaughters. The older of the two selected it from her school library and brought it along on her visit, asking me to read it. Though cute and engaging, I am not sure this story
Read moreSeriously, 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 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 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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