Picture Books

Book Review: How to Be a Lion

Author
Vere, Ed
Rating
4 stars = Really Good
Review

Leonard was a gentle lion and all the other lions tried to bully him into being fierce. But Leonard and his duck friend, Marianne, have other plans on how to live their lives. How to be a Lion by Ed Vere is a delightful picture book about being OK with being different. For ages 4 - 8.

Reviewer's Name
Barbara

Book Review: Still Stuck

Author
Yoshitake, Shinsuke
Rating
4 stars = Really Good
Review

While getting ready to take a bath, a little person gets stuck in their shirt and then imagines all the things that will happen if they never get out. Kids and adults will love the humor of Still Stuck, by Shinsuke Yoshitake, and it will certainly spark some creativity of their own on how to get unstuck! This is a crowd-pleaser for kids age 2 - 7.

Reviewer's Name
Barbara

Book Review: Stack the Cats

Author
Ghahremani, Susie
Rating
4 stars = Really Good
Review

This is the perfect counting book for young cat lovers! It doesn’t stop with just counting the cats, but also incorporates simple addition and multiplication, arrays, and equality. It also encourages creative thinking as readers decide how to next stack the cats. The simple text and colorful illustrations make this a great book for all.

Reviewer's Name
Carol S.

Book Review: It’s Tough to Lose Your Balloon

Author
Krosoczka, Jarrett J.
Rating
4 stars = Really Good
Review

Things don’t always go your way. Sometimes you lose your balloon or your ice cream melts. What can you do when things don’t go right? This book helps you figure out how to look on the bright side of things and turn challenges into opportunities.

Reviewer's Name
Carol

Book Review: An Eagle's Feather: Based on a Story by the Philippine Eagle Foundation

Author
Ho, Minfong
Rating
4 stars = Really Good
Review

This book tells the story of Kalayaan, a young Philippine eagle and his experiences in the forest of Tambala. Throughout Kalayaan’s journey, we learn about conservation and the impact that people can have on animals and the environment. Kalayaan’s story reminds us that we are all neighbors in the world and that caring for our neighbors and our home is important. This is a great pick for young readers who want to learn more about eagles and the environment.

Reviewer's Name
Jordana

Book Review: Dive In! A Topsy-Turvy-Say-It-Out-Loud Underwater Adventure

Author
Recess Monkey
Rating
5 stars = Bohemian Rhapsody Awesome!
Review

I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of fun and laughter we had with this book. I expected it to be lame, but it was a fun read-aloud. It's an interactive book where you end up sounding like you're an undersea explorer, holding you breath as you dive in, and participating in silly shenanigans. We had a great time with it.

Reviewer's Name
Carol

Book Review: How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth

Author
Robinson, Michelle
Rating
4 stars = Really Good
Review

Michelle Robinson has created a step by step guide to help you wash a woolly mammoth. There are some tricky parts to beware of such as the fact that woolly mammoths have terribly tickly tummies. The illustrations are wonderful and help you imagine the perils of washing a mammoth. Great fun for young readers!

Reviewer's Name
Carol

Book Review: Night Owl

Author
Yuly, Toni
Rating
4 stars = Really Good
Review

Night Owl loves staying up late. As he says goodbye to the daytime, he realizes that he can’t see Mommy Owl. He listens closely and hears different things, but not Mommy Owl. Finally, he hears the nicest sound of all – Mommy Owl. Using onomatopoeia and simple pictures, this delightful picture book encourages language and listening skills.

Reviewer's Name
Carol