4 stars A cute story about a picky duck and his helpful friends. The best part of the book is the illustrations. I love all of the colors and details. The writing starts off with a very soothing flow, but that flow isn’t consistent throughout the book. It is still a nice read though. A…

3 stars This is the first book I have read by Patton Oswalt. Overall a pretty good book. The book reads like part-memoir, part-stand up comedy. Sometimes it works better than at others, but for the most part it’s a funny book. It’s a bit disjointed and sporadic, but it works. There are weird sections…

4 stars This is a great adventure story. I loved the silliness and excitement of the plot. The characters are fairly simple, but it works for young readers. I did like Emma’s character. It’s a quick read, but a lot of fun. Great descriptions. Also, the audiobook is read by Cornelia Funke, which makes listening…

3 stars This is a great non-fiction book for young readers. I think it is easy for the reader to connect and relate to. This book focuses mostly on Wilbur and Orville Wright’s childhood and young adulthood. The authors bring up many relatable topics such as toys, school, and friends. The book is very easy…

5 stars This was an amazingly phenomenal book. I couldn’t remember if I had read this growing up or not. I distinctly remember the movie, but I don’t think I ever read the actual book. So I picked up a copy of the audiobook from the library to listen to while driving for work. This…

2 stars This book was okay. I found it in the Little Free Lending Library, was drawn in by the interesting cover and cool diary-like book design, and figured, “Worth a shot”. At first I thought it was a work of fiction as many “diary” books directed to young girls are. Then I actually read…

3 stars It’s a pretty simple story with cute characters. I really liked the labeled tractor diagrams on the inside covers of the book (it’s the reason I picked it up from the Little Free Lending Library in the first place). A nice book, especially for fans of vehicles and tractors.

3 stars A cute book about having a very, very messy sister. The book isn’t really a story with a traditional plot, more of a collection of anecdotes and observations about Sophie and her messiness. But it is still a nice, funny book with great illustrations.I work with a kid who loves commenting on pictures…

3 stars I definitely did not know that The Pirate Pig and Ruffleclaw were two separate stories when I checked this audiobook out from the library. Not that it is a bad thing at all, but I spent the first half of The Pirate Pig waiting for Julie to meet someone named Ruffleclaw. It honestly…

2 stars This reads like a hilariously bad ghost story. I am such a wimp when it comes to scary stuff. I’m the person who thinks there’s a zombie in the closet and that something hairy is going to grab my foot when it hangs off the bed (other than my cat). I appreciate well-told…