Very Very Very Long Dog Book Review

The Very Very Very Long Dog

Julia Patton

Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: December 5, 2017

Bartelby is a very, very, very long dog, and I'm a bit jealous of his life! He lives in a beautiful old bookstore, reads books every morning while eating his breakfast, and goes on a daily morning walk around town with his friends.

His life seems perfect, but Bartelby is so long that his backside sometimes causes trouble on his walks. His rear regularly knocks into things or people and causes traffic accidents. Bartelby's friends normally help fix the mess, but what happens when the chaos is too much?

The Very Very Very Long Dog is a cute, humorous story that kids will enjoy.

If you’re interested in reading Very Very Very Long Dog, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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

Mr. Owliver’s Magic at the Museum Book Review

Mr. Owliver’s Magic at the Museum

Carolyn Bracken

(Author & Illustrator)

Schiffer Kids

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: November 28, 2017

Mr. Owliver is a night watchman at the Animaltown Art Museum. He loves his job and loves spending time with the famous masterpieces, especially since there are no lines to see the paintings at night. On his birthday, Mr. Owliver discovers something shocking - the animals in the paintings are missing! Where could they have gone? Mr. Owliver must find out!

Kids will love seeing all of the animals in Animaltown and adults will chuckle at clever recreations of famous paintings in the museum's collection: Henry the Ape, Mona Lizard, as well as works by Jan Van Duck and Vincent Van Goat.

If you’re interested in reading Mr. Owliver’s Magic at the Museum, 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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If My Moon Was Your Sun Book Review

If My Moon Was Your Sun

Andreas Steinhöfel (Author)

Nele Palmtag (Illustrator)

Plough Publishing House

Children’s Fiction

Publication Date: November 1, 2017

If My Moon Was Your Sun is a heartwarming yet poignant story about Max who doesn't want "The Great Forgetting" to take his grandfather away from him. As his grandfather's memory is slipping more and more, Max devises a plan to steal away his grandfather from his nursing home to a place his grandfather loves, a meadow in Blossom Valley. Max knows his well-intentioned kidnapping will come to an end, so he enjoys his time and his memories with his grandfather (and another escapee from the nursing home) while the time lasts.

It is a great read for anyone, child or adult, who is struggling with a loved one's memory failing them. If My Moon Was Your Sun reminds us to cherish the time we do have while knowing we'll always have deep rooted memories that will not be forgotten.

If you’re interested in reading If My Moon Was Your Sun, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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

The Know-Nonsense Guide to Money: An Awesomely Fun Guide to the Way We Use Currency Book Review

The Know-Nonsense Guide to Money

An Awesomely Fun Guide to the Way We Use Currency

Heidi Fiedler (Author)

Brendan Kearney (Illustrator)

Walter Foster Jr

Children’s Nonfiction, Upper Elementary, Middle Grades

Publication Date: December 5, 2017

The Know-Nonsense Guide to Money is a great starting point for basic financial literacy. The book gives an overview of what money is, different kinds of earnings, savings, spending, and borrowing. The colorful illustrations are engaging and will help hold a reader's attention. Overall, The Know-Nonsense Guide to Money can help lay solid foundational knowledge of basic financial terms and concepts and get a conversation started about smart money decisions.

If you’re interested in reading The Know-Nonsense Guide to Money, 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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365 Weird & Wonderful Science Experiments Book Review

365 Weird & Wonderful Science Experiments

An experiment for every day of the year

Elizabeth Snoke Harris

Moondance Press

Children’s Nonfiction, Upper Elementary, Middle Grades

Publication Date: November 7, 2017

From mouse trap cars to hot air balloons, dragon fly helicopters to underwater volcanoes, 365 Weird & Wonderful Science Experiments offers so many fun, hands-on experiments and challenges that will keep kids (and you) busy all year long!

It's great to have on hand for parents and teachers for those days you need an activity to keep the kids entertained.

If you’re interested in reading 365 Weird & Wonderful Science Experiments, you can purchase a copy here onAmazon. 

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

Polar Bear Postman Book Review

Polar Bear Postman

Seigo Kijima

Museyon

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: November 1, 2017

Milk, the postmaster at the Polar Bear Post Office, is known far and wide for his dependability. So when Milk receives a postcard addressed to him asking for help, he springs into action. The Red-Crowned Cranes in District 1 lost their baby in the marsh and need help finding him. Milk spreads the word far and near to many creatures of the forest. Has anyone seen the baby Red-Crowned Crane? Will they be able to find him?

The Polar Bear Post Man is a story about helping others in need. It's thick, black-lined illustrations are eye catching, but the story overall leaves me wanting a little more.

If you’re interested in reading Polar Bear Postman, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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