3 stars Nice read. A little choppy, but that is understandable considering it is a Step 1 reader. This book uses simple sentences and repetition for beginning readers (preschool and kindergarten). This is a cute little story about how Tiana turns an undesirable situation into a fun one. Overall, I liked it. The simplicity of…

3 stars Overall, a good story featuring Biggie from Trolls. In it, Biggie seeks help from the Bizzy Buzzer Bugs to make cupcakes for a party. I was a little disappointed that the Bugs didn’t really receive anything in return for their work. They could have at least been invited to the party. Instead they…

5 stars Great book. I love the mash-up of fiction and non-fiction. Last month I had the privilege of seeing Stef Wade speak at an author event at the library. It was really interesting to hear the journey of this book, from idea to published book. Once I heard about it, I had to give…

5 stars I figured I would enjoy this book, because I am a huge fan of dragons, but it really exceeded my expectations. The book is beautifully written with great descriptions. It is a rhyming book that has some truly fantastic rhymes. It’s not all “you” and “too” as so many other children’s books are….

4 stars This is actually one of the better Step 1 books I have read. The plot had a good flow and wasn’t too choppy. It is a quick summary of the Paw Patrol episode, but it is easy to understand. I have found many early readers are difficult to follow because they are so…

3 stars Nice adaptation of the short film, Frozen Fever. I haven’t seen the film, but this appears to be a good summary of it from what I do know. Good story with a focus on sisterhood. I enjoyed the silliness and especially liked the ending. The pictures were good. They appear to be taken…

3 stars A nice intro to the characters and basic plot of the new Small Foot movie. I really enjoyed the cartoon-y illustrations. The resolution of the book was a little rushed and vague for my taste, but overall the book was entertaining. It may have been stronger if they had not included the ending…

4 stars A very nice dinosaur book that is perfect for young dino fans. I really liked the colorful illustrations and rhythmic rhymes in this book. It is also perfect for teaching/reviewing opposites. I think the author’s own story is also very interesting. Volpin is dyslexic and never thought she’d illustrate and write her own…

4 stars This book is so ridiculous… and I loved ever page of it. A perfect book for fans of Mo Willems and the like, this is a wonderfully entertaining read. As the title states, Ginny Goblin is not allowed to open this box. But she really, really wants to and will do just about…