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Fakespeare: Something Stinks in Hamlet Book Review

Fakespeare: Something Stinks in Hamlet

M.E. Castle (Author)

Daniel Jennewein (Illustrator)

Macmillan Children's Publishing Group

Middle Grades, Upper Elementary, Fiction

Publication Date: May 23, 2017

Fakespeare opens the door to Shakespeare's worlds using his settings and characters in unique ways. Something Stinks in Hamlet, for instance, transports Halley, Kyle, and Kyle's young brother Gabe to Elsinore where the adventure begins. The gang must help Hamlet before they can get back home.

If you're looking for a retelling of Hamlet at an upper elementary reading level, this is not it. However, if you're looking for a funny book about being sucked into Hamlet's world with humor for an eight or nine year old, then Fakespeare is just what you need.

If you’re interested in reading Fakespeare: Something Stinks in Hamlet, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

*A copy of this book was provided free of charge for an honest review.

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The Forest Sleeps Book Review

The Forest Sleeps

Calee M. Lee (Author)

Erin Kenna (Illustrator)

Xist Publishing

Children’s Fiction

Publication Date: March 2, 2017

The Forest Sleeps will help your child fall asleep by saying "sleep tight" to a wide range of forest animals. Children who love animals will love seeing where each animal sleeps. A great bedtime read!

If you’re interested in reading The Forest Sleeps, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

*A copy of this book was provided free of charge for an honest review.

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Questions Asked Book Review

Questions Asked

Jostein Gaarder (Author)

Akin Duzakin (Illustrator)

Elsewhere Editions

Children’s Nonfiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: May 9, 2017

An interesting mix of philosophical questions paired with an illustrated journey. Questions Asked asks questions that we don't easily have answers to. It's an engaging book that will spur deep conversation. Make sure you're ready for it.

If you’re interested in reading Questions Asked, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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My Good Morning Book Review

My Good Morning

Kim Crockett-Corson (author)

Jelena Brezovec (illustrator)

Clavis

Children’s Fiction, Picture Books

Publication Date: May 16, 2017

A funny picture book about a little girl’s morning routines.  She’s up, ready to go, and can do every task herself without any help from her parents! Parents will laugh as they recognize themselves and their children in this story.

If you’re interested in reading My Good Morning, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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