Blended by Sharon M. Draper

2 stars I picked up this audiobook from the library to listen to on my way to work. I thought it sounded interesting based on the blurb on the back. However, I found it anything but. Honestly, this book was just boring. I didn’t connect with the main character and frankly, I couldn’t stand her….

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Lord of the Butterflies by Andrea Gibson

5 stars Gorgeous. Amazing. Heart wrenching. Eye opening. Gibson definitely has a way with words. This collection is amazing. I have been meaning to get around to reading their work for a while now and I am so glad I finally did. I absolutely loved this book. Each poem is unique and wonderful. Gibson reaches…

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Ninja Camp by Sue Fliess

4 stars A fast-paced book about some young ninja learning the way of the ninja at camp. Cute book with great illustrations. The coloring was just gorgeous. I especially enjoyed the rhyming and pacing of the book. While it appears kind of long at first glance, it actually goes by very quickly because it is…

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Pete the Cat: Three Bite Rule by Anne Lamb

3 stars Cute book about the idea of trying something three times before deciding if you don’t like it.  This book is based off of the Prime episode. It is much more of an actual story rather than the fun, catchy songs from the original books. I would recommend this book to fans of the…

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Even Monsters Go to School by Lisa Wheeler

5 stars An adorably awesome picture book about a monster parent telling their reluctant monster child about various well-known creatures who go to school. A very fun read, especially for young monster fans.  The illustrations are very colorful, detailed, and just adorable. I especially liked the scenes in which famous “villains” go to school with…

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There Are No Bears in This Bakery by Julia Sarcone-Roach

3 stars A cute story told by a feline detective who makes sure there are no bears in Little Bear Bakery. I enjoyed the artsy style of the illustrations and the sleuth-y little cat, Muffin. This is a good book for teaching similes because of the sheer volume of them, but I think sometimes the…

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Unicorn Day by Diana Murray

3 stars This colorful and cutesy book quickly caught my eye at the library.  A cute, silly, and super sweet book all about Unicorn Day. While this one doesn’t really have a set plot, it’s a nice rhyming book about how unicorns celebrate and accept everyone. Especially in the first half of the book, it…

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The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 2: Dallas by Gerard Way

2 stars So I made the mistake of reading this one after having watched the first season of the Netflix show, not realizing that the show was based on the first two books (I read the first volume before watching the show). Therefore, I feel that my review may be a bit skewed.  This one…

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