PJ Masks: Race to the Moon! by Natalie Shaw

3 stars A nice, simple PJ Masks adventure. This is a Ready to Read Level One book, which uses simple stories and sight words. This book also incorporates many catchphrases from the show, which make it more familiar easier to read for young readers. Story-wise, this one was pretty good. Luna Girl goes to the…

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Neither by Airlie Anderson

5 stars I knew when I picked this book up that I would love it. And I did. Such a fantastic idea for a story. I really enjoyed the whimsical artwork. So much color, uniqueness, and beauty. Love it. This is a story of Neither, who isn’t a This and isn’t a That so he…

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Dave’s Cave by Frann Preston-Gannon

4 stars A very cute book. Simple text, great pictures, and a simply magnificent story. This book was a very good read. I really enjoyed the message of the book. Dave is an instantly likeable caveman who learns an important life lesson along with his adorable animal friends. Very nice book.   Goodreads

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Pretty Kitty by Karen Beaumont

5 stars Such a unique idea for a counting book. So cute. The story follows a grumpy old man who is hounded by some adorable kitties. I loved the illustrations. They are so adorable and the details in them were great. You can really see all of the subtle changes in the situation as the…

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Clark the Shark and the Big Book Report by Bruce Hale

3 stars A nice little book about public speaking and how to work through difficult situations. This is the first Clark the Shark book I have read. I enjoyed it and liked the characters. This is a level 1 book, which uses simple sentences, basic words, and easy concepts. I liked the illustrations. They are…

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The Secrets of Ninja School by Deb Pilutti

4 stars An adorable story about a young girl looking for her special skill. This is a nice story about sympathy and friendship. The story had nice development although it felt like it ended a bit abruptly. Everything tied up in the end, but there wasn’t a whole lot of resolution. It just kind of…

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Heal the Earth by Julian Lennon

4 stars I received a signed copy of this book through Goodreads in exchange for an honest review. I won this book back in March and I didn’t receive it until earlier this month (after contacting Goodreads to say it never arrived). I had pretty much given up on the book coming as I have…

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The Iron Trial (Magisterium #1) by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare

3 stars (reread 4 stars) Are there similarities between this and the Harry Potter series? Yes. Is it still a unique and entertaining read? Definitely. While the story and characters share some traits with Harry Potter, there is tons of new stuff going on and each character is dealing with their own unique struggles. So…

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That Fruit is Mine! by Anuska Allepuz

4 stars Looking at the cover, you pretty much know what is going to happen in this book, but it is an adorable story that I enjoyed reading anyway. While the base story is predictable, cute little details in the book make it worth the read. In the book, five elephants find a new kind…

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