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…

4 stars An adorable story about being brave and making friends. I absolutely loved the illustrations. They are so cute, simple but engaging. Great use of color. I especially enjoyed Kangaroo’s and Koala’s bubble creations. A very nice book with soothing images and a wonderful story.   Goodreads

3 stars A nice adaptation of the MLP episode. As with any of the MLP stories, this one has some good messages about friendship and having fun. The writing is well-done and there is a nice flow to the story. Nice pictures. This one is especially fun because of all of the costumes.   Goodreads

3 stars Nice book about facing your fears and not being afraid to try something new. This is a Passport to Reading 1 book, for reading with an adult. It uses short words and simple sentences for beginning readers. Overall, this was a good book. The main thing I didn’t like (and what I don’t…

3 stars A nice book about being homesick and a reminder that home is where your friends and family are. I have not seen the show and have only read one other Vampirina book, but I could follow the story easily. In this one, Vee wants it to snow so that she will feel more…

2 stars Since this book was labeled as “A Math Tale”, I was expecting a little more. There really isn’t much math involved. Yes, the elephant counts up to 8 and shows that the tower is the same height as he is, but that’s about it. The narration didn’t even focus on the subtraction of…