Category: Children’s

The Frights of Fiji by Sunayna Prasad | Review

The Frights of Fiji by Sunayna Prasad | Review

The Frights of Fiji (Alyssa McCarthy’s Magical Missions) by Sunayna Prasad | Review
A world of magic and adventure awaits… Sent to live with her strict, aloof, and uncaring uncle after her parents are killed in a car accident, twelve-year-old orphan Alyssa McCarthy longs for the life she used to have—one filled with fun and love.

Alyssa is kidnapped by Master Beau, a banished sorcerer with a mysterious connection to her who can only regain his power by weakening hers. She is hurled into a world of wizardry filled with fantastical beasts and marvelous technology beyond her wildest imagination.

Read More »
Kayla: Modern-Day Princess: Tough as Tulle | Review

Kayla: Modern-Day Princess: Tough as Tulle | Review

Kayla: Modern-Day Princess: Tough as Tulle by Deedee Cummings | Children’s Book Review

This beautiful diverse picture book is a heartwarming story about family matters, role models, dreams, gender diversity, and discovering a determination for growth. As the third book in a five-book #OWNVOICES series, Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess shines the spotlight on the evolving life of a little Brown girl who loves musical theatre and never lets anything get in the way of her dreams. The Kayla series was inspired by the author’s own daughter and Broadway actress, Kayla Pecchioni.

Read More »
Bobos Babes Adventures: The Missing Egg | Review

Bobos Babes Adventures: The Missing Egg | Review

Bobos Babes Adventures: The Missing Egg by Karen M Bobos | Review
Young readers and their families will enjoy the return of the Bobos Babes and their animal friends in this second title in the fanciful read-aloud picture book series. The Bobos Babes Adventures collection brings families stories of exciting exploits, magical missions, and caring friendships, showcasing that kindness, generosity, and thoughtfulness always win.

Read More »
The Mostly Invisible Boy by AJ Vanderhorst | Review

The Mostly Invisible Boy by AJ Vanderhorst | Review

The Mostly Invisible Boy by AJ Vanderhorst | Review
Eleven-year-old Casey is stubbornly friendly, but he’s eternally the new kid at Vintage Woods Middle School. Students look right through him—and they’re not faking. Casey doesn’t know why he’s mostly invisible, but when he scales a colossal oak, he discovers a fortress in its branches. The forgotten sentry tree marks the border between his safe, suburban life and a fierce frontier.

Read More »