Llama Llama Loves to Read by Anna Dewdney

4 stars A wonderful book for young book-lovers. I’ll admit, I was a little disappointed that there wasn’t really a story in this one. The book touches on various aspects of Llama Llama learning to read (sight words, alphabet, getting books at the library), but does not have a real plot. There is a point…

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Doomsday

As a contributor to this anthology, I don’t think it is fair for me to put a star rating on it, but I wanted to write a review nonetheless. A wonderfully diverse collection of stories that center around the end of the world. From vampires and zombies to blights and droughts, this is a great…

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I Don’t Want to Be a Pea! by Ann Bonwill

4 stars A fantastic book about friendship, falling out, and figuring it all out in the end. A great, simple story that is very fun to read. I loved the simplicity of the illustrations. The story itself was well-told. It was similar in style to Mo Willems’ Elephant & Piggie series. I really liked the twist of…

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A Pet for Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold

4 stars This is the first Fly Guy book I have read, although I do enjoy some of Tedd Arnold’s other books. A very cute story about Fly Guy’s search for a pet. It is a simple story that has been told many times over, but with a fresh new twist. Loved the ending and…

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The Monster in the Backpack by Lisa Moser

3 stars A pretty good book overall. I liked all of the silliness and mayhem that starts off the book. The monster is an adorable little troublemaker. It reminds me of Cornelia Funke’s Ruffleclaw. The only thing I didn’t like about the book was the ending. The monster is kind of a jerk throughout the book,…

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Circle Rolls by Barbara Kanninen

2 stars Well that was kind of terrifying. What starts out as a clever rhyming book about shapes takes a pretty dark turn. It all works itself out in the end, but the details were a bit creepy. [ In the book, circle rolls until it lands on the top of a very sharp triangle…

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I Am Pusheen the Cat by Claire Belton

3 stars An adorable book featuring Pusheen. Great book for cat lovers or fans of Pusheen. This book consists of various lists, pictures, and characteristic cat qualities that are humorous as well as adorable. I’ll admit the book gets kind of repetitive after a while. It is probably best read in increments to space out…

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Goodnight, Daniel Tiger by Angela C. Santomero

3 stars A nice little bedtime story featuring Daniel Tiger. Daniel does not want to go to sleep, but with some creative songs from his parents, he finally realized the importance of sleep. It is a simple book with great illustrations. Reading the book aloud is a little awkward because it includes many song lyrics…

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