I Am Awesome by Patricia Brioux | Children’s Book Review – Excerpt – $10 Giveaway
I Am Awesome is a story that invites ALL children from ALL backgrounds to practice daily affirmations to promote positive thinking and recognize self-worth.
Bentley and the Magic Sticks | 5-Star Children’s Book Review
Bentley and the Magic Sticks follows an extra-large canine as he finds out that his favorite sticks have magical powers, thanks to a wonderful Fairy Dogmother called Tia! Because other dogs are afraid of his large size Bentley has no one to play with. However, with his magic sticks, he manages to make new friends
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon | Review
Evie Thomas doesn’t believe in love anymore. Especially after the strangest thing occurs one otherwise ordinary afternoon: She witnesses a couple kiss and is overcome with a vision of how their romance began . . . and how it will end. After all, even the greatest love stories end with a broken heart, eventually.
Can Evie overcome her cynicism, or will it cost her more than she can bear to pay?
Please read my review of this fabulous look at love, cynicism, and risk.
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.
The Problem With Poppy (The Sumatran Trilogy #1) by Emma Sandford | Children’s Book Review
Poppy the porcupine always wanted to make a friend, but her defensive nature stops her. #SelfEsteem #ChildrensConfidence #KidLit #GiftsforKids @rararesources @ESandfordAuthor @FullMediaLtd
The Mix-Up by Elizabeth Neep
What if you meet the love of your life, but he thinks you’re someone else? When Anna rings Marley, upset she has to miss a tour of an exclusive wedding venue, Marley goes in her friend’s place. Hilarity ensues!
Things to Do Before the End of the World by Emily Barr | Review
Can Olivia overcome her shyness and social reticence enough to enjoy the final days of planet Earth? As she gives it her best shot, she finds it’s not as easy as she hoped. Disaster ensues and mystery, intrigue, and family secrets abound. A story more about coming of age than the end of days.
Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli | Review
Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli is made for readers that enjoy theater, as well as high school love & drama. It’s a well-written tale of friendship.
Jam Sessions by Jerry Harwood | Review
Sometimes in Middle School, the best you can do is survive. Can Phillip not only survive but thrive? #MiddleGrade #Fiction #TeenAnxiety #Anxiety #Bullying #AntiBullying #Family #NewSchool
Nothing Man by R J Gould | Review | One man in need of an overhaul. Two women determined to drag him there. Neville will never be the same!
