5 stars This is such a fantastic book! I really enjoyed this one, because a) I’m a sucker for dragons and b) I love books that encourage the reader to engage with it, not just read but also participate. Very simple concept, but really well done. The book starts with an egg that hatches into…

2 stars Thoughts on Thomas in Africa: I’m really confused why this book was split into two books? I have read a lot of books with this set-up and they are always two separate stories or adventures. This one just ends in a cliffhanger setting up the other book. It’s a picture book. What kind…

4 stars For an introduction to the characters in the DC Super Hero Girls show, this is actually a pretty entertaining book. The book tells about the Hero of the Month award, which students at Super Hero High can earn for being helpful or doing good deeds. Then it goes through some of the past…

3 stars A good read. Kind of cool to see something what happens after the original story. I was a little disappointed that there wasn’t more air travel. Based on the title, I was pretty pumped about the steam balloon, but it doesn’t really stay in the air for very long. I guess the title…

3 stars Good story. I like the focus on taking time to stop and think before jumping into action. A nice book for fans of PJ Masks. The pictures appear to be taken directly from the show, but are nice clear images. Many books that utilize this technique look fuzzy or blurry but these ones…

2 stars Okay read. Definitely a weird one. I have not watched the show this book is based on, but I have watched the older movies and such so I know the characters. One of the kids I work with likes Alvin and the Chipmunks so I checked this book out at the library for…

4 stars A great Paw Patrol book about facing your fears. The story was very well set up with the pups facing their fears to encourage Alex to go to the dentist. Chase also has to go to the dentist, which is perfect for encouraging readers who themselves may not like to go. “Look, even…

5 stars Amazing non-fiction read. This is a Level Three book, which means it is a long story with a complex plot as well as challenging vocabulary. This was such a fascinating read. I really enjoyed it and actually learned a lot about some truly inspiring women. The book consists of five chapters that tell…

2 stars I don’t think I’ll ever like these books as much as I could. I always feel like they should rhyme. They always get 5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed stuck in my head and then feel lackluster against the fun rhymes. The story itself was okay. Definitely wouldn’t recommend letting monkeys (or…

4 stars A great beginning reader book starring Daniel Tiger. This is a Ready-To-Go! book meant for new readers. It uses sight words, repetition, rhyming, and simple language to help children who are learning to read. As with many beginning reader books, this one doesn’t really have a story, however it is set up like…