Category: Book Reviews

Aunt Truly’s Tales by Laura McHale Holland | Review

Aunt Truly’s Tales by Laura McHale Holland | Review

Aunt Truly’s Tales by Laura McHale Holland | Review
The ten tales in this book present traditional and original stories Aunt Truly might tell you if you happened by her home, Windy Wood, where snow falls from November through April and reality is open to interpretation. In her tales, you’ll meet a determined frog, clever seamstress, wise handyman, stolen wife, and more unlikely heroes who face daunting trials. Some succeed; others do not. In the process, they are all transformed.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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