3 stars Aesthetically, this books is absolutely gorgeous. Julia Iredale knocked it out of the park with those illustrations and, let’s be real, that cover is perfection. Overall, the stories were good. What Chainani did well, he did very well. The diversity of the characters is splendid. Loved the cultural elements woven in. Not just giving us…
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Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton 5 stars An absolutely stunning book about the first day of kindergarten. I really liked the emphasis on confidence and enjoying the experience. Understandably many children’s books on this topic focus on the more negative aspects of fear, worry, and anxiety. This was a fresh perspective of tackling the day as…
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5 stars A fantastic read, start to finish. I didn’t really know what to expect going in to this, but I am always interested in fairy tale retellings. This one has the unique premise of telling the “real” story of Hansel and Gretel by reworking multiple Grimm stories such as “Faithful Johannes”, “The Seven Ravens”,…
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5 stars I loved this series growing up. It was probably the series I re-read the most after Harry Potter. Hilariously funny, great story, humorous characters. I just recently saw the movie adaptation and was pleasantly surprised. After much searching, I finally found my old copies of the books in my mom’s attic and thought…
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5 stars A quick fun read that is very humorous. I loved these books growing up and love them just as much rereading them today. Great, timeless story. It’s silly and weird and perfect. Classic Dav Pilkey. A wonderful read for reluctant readers or anyone who likes not taking life so seriously. Love, love, love.
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5 stars I love this book series so much. I have re-read the books countless times. Very funny. A nice easy read with a hilarious adventure. The book uses a lot of the same patterns and jokes as the first two books in the series, but it is still a fun, interesting, and unpredictable read….
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4 stars A fun book filled with jokes, comic tutorials, stickers, puzzles, and more. This activity book is based on the first four Captain Underpants books. Revisit classic villains like Dr. Diaper, Zorx, Klax, Jennifer, and Professor Poopypants. A very fun activity book for fans of Captain Underpants young and old.
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4 stars A very funny book for fans of Captain Underpants. A nice continuation of the series. This is a great book for reluctant readers to show them that sometimes you just have to find the right book for you. I have loved the Captain Underpants series since I was a kid and enjoy them…
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4 stars A quick read packed with facts. This is a nice little book for inquisitive kids, especially those interested in science and nature. There are a lot of cool facts in this book, many focusing on animals. It is written in a simple way, making it fairly easy for young readers to understand. A…
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