Sweet Dreams, Supergirl Book Review

Sweet Dreams, Supergirl

Michael Dahl

Omar Lozano

Capstone

Children’s Fiction, Comic Book

Publication Date: February 1, 2018

Sweet Dreams, Supergirl is a great addition to Michael Dahl's DC Super Heroes collection (other titles include Bedtime for Batman, GoodMorning, Superman, and Be a Star, Wonder Woman). Supergirl and the protagonist in the book have action-packed days that use up their energy. To get ready for another day, they must stay brave and dream big.

Sweet dream, Supergirl is a great before bedtime read to help get any superhero-loving child into a nighttime routine that helps them rest up for another exciting day.

If you’re interested in reading Sweet Dreams, Supergirl, 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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A Stegosaurus Would NOT Make a Good Pirate Book Review

A Stegosaurus Would NOT Make a Good Pirate

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (Author)

Steph Calvert (Illustrator)

Capstone

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: February 1, 2018

Gary the stegosaurus was just fired from this pirate job. But it was *not* his fault! From mis-sized clothes to almost sinking the boat from his weight, Gary has a tough go at being a pirate. Gary tries his best, but how was he supposed to know the poop deck isn't a bathroom?!

Kids who like dinosaurs or pirates will enjoy Gary's fairly amusing mishaps.

If you’re interested in reading A Stegosaurus Would NOT Make a Good Pirate, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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

Uniquely Wired A book about autism and its gifts Book Review

Uniquely Wired

A book about autism and its gifts

Julia Cook (Author)

Anita DuFalla (Illustrator)

Boys Town Press

Children’s Book, Fiction

Publication Date: February 1, 2018

Autism is a wide spectrum and every person on the Autism spectrum (and every person in the world) is different than everyone else. Uniquely Wired introduces us to Zak who has Autism but doesn't see himself as having a "disability." Instead, he sees himself as uniquely wired and having gifts to share with those around him. From learning that fair doesn't mean equal to knowing that everyone hears and views things differently and that's okay to learning patience and more, Zak has many gifts to share.

In Uniquely Wired, we get to see life through Zak's eyes and learn what life feels like for him. It's a great read aloud for any teacher or parent who would like to introduce the idea that different doesn't mean bad, and that while we all think and act differently, we all have a lot in common and we all have gifts to share with one another.

One book cannot encapsulate everything there is to life with Autism, but Uniquely Wired gives an honest look at one experience and is a great tool for children to better understand how life is for someone else.

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

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

Batman is Trustworthy Book Review

Batman is Trustworthy

Chris Harbo (Author)

Otis Frampton (Illustrator) 

Capstone

Children’s Books, Fiction, Comics

Publication Date: February 1, 2018

This series of superhero books highlights positive qualities of each hero. In this book, Batman's trustworthiness is in the spotlight. Through examples in typical comic book fashion, we see how a variety of Batman's friends and enemies (from Commissioner Gordon to the Joker to Batgirl and more) trust him to do his job, help others, and tell the truth. 

This book and others in the series are great for teaching positive attributes we'd like to instill in our children and students. It's perfect for any superhero loving kid!

If you’re interested in reading Batman is Trustworthy, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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

What Do Animals Do All Day? Book Review

What Do Animals Do All Day?

Wendy Hunt (Author)

Studio Muti (Illustrator)

Wide Eyed Editions

Children’s Nonfiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: February 1, 2018

Children who love animals will love this book! What Do Animals Do All Day? explores animals grouped by their habitat and the jobs they do within their natural environment. From a coral reef to a desert to the North Pole to your own backyard and more, kids will learn a lot about a variety of animals!

If you’re interested in reading What Do Animals Do All Day?, 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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Honk! Splat! Vroom! Book Review

Honk! Splat! Vroom!

Barry Gott

(Author & Illustrator)

Carolrhoda Books

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: February 1, 2018

Five mice race down a track speeding around turns, cruising over jumps, and running into a few obstacles. They will need more than just speed to become the winner of this race! With minimal words and lively illustrations Honk! Splat! Vroom! is an easy and fun story to read. My toddler loves it!

If you’re interested in reading Honk! Splat! Vroom!, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

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

Little Sid The Tiny Prince Who Became Buddha Book Review

Little Sid

The Tiny Prince Who Became Buddha

Ian Lendler (Author)

Xanthe Bouma (Illustrator)

First Second

Children’s Fiction

Publication Date: January 23, 2018

As a prince, Little Sid can have anything he wants--feasts, cakes, presents, parades, entertainment of all kinds--but what he really wants is to be happy. Since Little Sid can't find happiness in his castle, he sets out to discover it himself. His journey leads him to a mountain in search of three wise men and after several encounters along the way, Little Sid learns that to be happy, he wants to be present: be here now.

Little Sid is both a simplified version of the Buddha's tale and an introduction to mindfulness. It's a great way to present the idea that happiness comes from being present in the moment rather than from material objects.

If you’re interested in reading Little Sid The Tiny Prince Who Became Buddha, 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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