Animals at Night Book Review

Animals at Night: A Glow-in-the-Dark Book

Anne Jankéliowitch (Author)

Delphine Chedru (Illustrator)

Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

Children’s Nonfiction, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary

Publication Date: October 3, 2017

The fact that this book glows-in-the-dark is what drew me to it. However, having an advanced digital copy means no glow-in-the-dark action for me. 

I was pleasantly surprised at how well this book stood on its own even without the glowing. It's chock full of interesting nocturnal animal facts and paired with engaging illustrations that will only be enhanced by the special glow-in-the-dark feature that is tied to scavenger hunt-like questions.

If you’re interested in reading Animals at Night: A Glow-in-the-Dark Book, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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

Nursery Rhyme Time Book Review

Nursery Rhyme Time

Mother Goose

Amy Mullen

Xist Publishing

Children’s Nursery Rhymes, Picture Book

Publication Date: February 2, 2016

This take on Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes includes really cute illustrations, perfect for babies and toddlers. The rhymes include common favorites as well as a few lesser known poems. It is a cute addition to any nursery library!

If you’re interested in reading Nursery Rhyme Time, 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 War I Finally Won Book Review

The War I Finally Won

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Dial Books

Historical Fiction, Middle Grades

Publication Date: October 3, 2017

If you haven't read The War that Saved My Life, start there! It's an amazing tale of Ada, a nine year old who has never left her apartment because her mother is too embarrassed by Ada's clubfoot. Her mother even locks her in the cabinet at times for punishment. When the war gets too close to London, Ada's brother Jamie is shipped off to stay safe from the bombings. What is Ada to do other than venture out of the apartment to join Jamie?

The War I Finally Won starts a week after The War That Saved My Life ends. Ada is in the hospital under Susan's care. She's just had surgery to fix her twisted foot. Something her mother would never approve of. Ada's mother always told her she was damaged, but she's not anymore. Ada's also just lost her mother to a bombing, and though she never had a good relationship with her mother, it's still her mother. As Ada and Jamie start their life with Susan seeking legal guardianship of them, the three chapter Sneak Peek ends! I can't wait to read the whole novel. October 3rd can't get here soon enough!

If you’re interested in reading The War I Finally Won, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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

I Am Bat Book Review

I Am Bat

Morag Hood

Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: September 5, 2017

A grumpy bat loves his cherries. They are juicy. They are delicious. And you better not take them! So what happens when someone does take his cherries?

Kids will love I Am Bat. From its opinionated main character to the illustrations to Bat talking directly at them - kids will laugh at this cherry obsessed bat's antics.

If you’re interested in reading I Am Bat, 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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Science Comics: Dogs From Predator to Protector Book Review

Science Comics: Dogs

From Predator to Protector

Andy Hirsch

First Second

Nonfiction, Graphic Novel, Upper Elementary, Middle Grades

Publication Date: October 31, 2017

Science Comics: Dogs is an entertaining way to learn a lot about dogs! The graphic novel style format combines with the delightful, time-travelling canine narrator Rudy. Rudy is full of dog and science facts, from classification to genetics to natural selection to domestication and more! Science Comics: Dogs is created in such a colorful and humorous way that the reader might not realize how densely packed the dog and science related facts are. You're just having too much fun learning and being entertained at the same time!

If you’re interested in reading Science Comics: Dogs, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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

The Survival Guide for Money Smarts Book Review

The Survival Guide for Money Smarts

Earn, Save, Spend, Give

Eric Braun (Author)

Sandy Donovan (Author)

Free Spirit Publishing

Upper Elementary, Middle Grades, Nonfiction

Publication Date: August 17, 2016

The Survival Guide for Money Smarts is a great starting book for upper elementary and middle school students to build their knowledge of what money is, how to earn it, save it, spend it and donate it wisely. The book starts by helping kids define their short term, long term, and really long term goals and prioritize them. Then, the book dives into ways to make money, how to budget, tips for being a smart and mindful consumer, and how to understand banking, borrowing, saving, and investing.

The Survival Guide for Money Smarts builds a solid foundation of financial literacy skills that will serve kids well into their future.

If you’re interested in reading The Survival Guide for Money Smarts, 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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Tricky Book Review

Tricky

Kari Rust

Owlkids

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: October 15, 2015

Everyone in town knows the Duke and Tricky. They cheat and steal. They are greedy and mean. They play unkind jokes on everyone in town.

When a new baker, Ms. Paisley, moves to town, she doesn't know to be wary of the two, so she gives Tricky a friendly pet and a special treat. Tricky has never known such kindness and it plants a happy feeling deep inside of him. That feeling grows and Tricky decides to change his ways. Tricky wants to make things right, but how can he when he only knows tricks?

With great illustrations and a delightful story of tricks, revenge, and change of hearts, Tricky will be an instant favorite!

If you’re interested in reading Tricky, 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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Where Are You, Wilbert? Book Review

Where Are You, Wilbert?

Bárdur Oskarsson

Owlkids

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: October 15, 2017

Rat is playing hide and seek with her friend Wilbert but is having a difficult time finding him. She teams up with a crocodile and they set out to spot Wilbert. Where could he be?

Where Are You, Wilbert? is a unique picture book that some will love and some will not get. It's peculiar tale and equally interesting illustrations are worth a try.

If you’re interested in reading Where Are You, Wilbert?, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

  

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