Emotional Explorers A Creative Approach to Managing Emotions Book Review

Emotional Explorers

A Creative Approach to Managing Emotions

Maria Mercè Conangla (Author)

Jaume Soler (Author)

Schiffer Kids

Children’s Books, Middle Grades, Self-Help

Publication Date: October 28, 2018

Emotional Explorers aims to help children between the ages of seven to “work in a responsible and decisive way to become more attuned to their emotional lives, leave a better world for those following them, and help those around them to grow.” Children will need help and guidance navigating the activities in the book which will create a great line of communication between child and adult.

Emotional Explorers is a much needed book that helps kids build deeper connections within themselves as well as the world around them. Following the activities in this book will help kids feel more anchored to their world and kids will walk away with a much fuller and richer understanding of themselves. I highly recommend it!

If you’re interested in reading Emotional Explorers, 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 Cow Said Neigh! A Farm Story Book Review

The Cow Said Neigh!

A Farm Story

Rory Feek (Author)

Bruno Robert (Illustrator)

Thomas Nelson

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: October 2, 2018

When a cow sees a horse running wild and free it lets out an envious “neigh.” That horse sees a duck. No one rides on a duck’s back, so the horse gives out an envious “quack.” On it goes through the farm with animals envying something about another until even the farmer gets involved.

Wonderfully illustrated and humorous and with rhythm, rhyme, and animal sounds, this book is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

If you’re interested in reading The Cow Said Neigh!, 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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Sleep, Sheep! Book Review

Sleep, Sheep!

Kerry Sparrow (Author)

Guillaume Perreault (Illustrator)

Kids Can Press

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: October 2, 2018

Duncan loves pretty much everything about bedtime except for actually going to sleep. While he has many, many strategies to avoid the sleeping aspect of bedtime, his mom has a few tricks up her sleeve too. When Duncan can’t think of another excuse, he decides to start counting sheep. In a clever twist, Sheep #68 has a lot of reasons why just can’t jump over the bed yet, and Duncan gets a taste of his own medicine.

Humorous, and very relatable. Kids will enjoy Duncan’s predicament while parents will delight in the irony.

If you’re interested in reading Sleep, Sheep!, 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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Edison The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure Book Review

Edison

The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure

Torben Kuhlmann

(Author, Illustrator)

North South Books Inc.

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book

Publication Date: October 2, 2018

If you like Lindbergh or Armstrong, then you’ll appreciate Kuhlmann’s latest mouse edition: Edison. 

Pete the mouse is on a quest to find more information about a mouse ancestor and possible missing treasure. An adventurous story and Kuhlmann’s intricate illustrations are sure to please!

If you’re interested in reading Edison, 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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Don't Let the Penguin Drive the Batmobile Book Review

Don't Let the Penguin Drive the Batmobile

Jacob Lambert (author)

Tom Richmond (Illustrator) 

MAD

Children’s Fiction, Picture Book, Parody

Publication Date: October 16, 2018

As a huge Mo Willems fan, I really didn’t want to like this parody, but I couldn’t help myself. It’s a fantastic mash-up of classic Batman tropes paired with Willem’s style in illustration, text, and voice.

It was a great shared reading experience for my son (who loves Batman) and myself (who loves Willems).

If you’re interested in reading Don't Let the Penguin Drive the Batmobile, 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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Otherwood Book Review

Otherwood

Pete Hautman

Candlewick

Fiction, Middle Grades

Publication Date: September 11, 2018

Stuey and his friend Elly Rose often play in a deadfall in the middle of an overgrown golf course that stretches between their two houses. One day when they play, reality splits. Grandpa Zach’s stories of lies, hatred, and people disappearing begin to make more sense. With a massive chasm between them, Stuey and Elly Rose need to repair what’s been broken.

Otherwood is a fascinating story that ignites wonder and awe with the world and stays with you long after you’re done reading.

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

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