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A bit of everything today…literary fiction, inspiration, women’s fiction and mystery/thriller. Enjoy.

This activity book is for children ages 3-5.  I think that it will be enjoyed by them.  There are lots of pictures to color, spot the difference puzzles, dot to dots, mazes and more.  There are many brightly colored illustrations throughout.  I found this to be an appealing title that will be fun for its intended audience.

Many thanks to Callisto for this title in exchange for an honest review.

I still remember the excitement of learning to read when I was five…all this adult book love began there.  So, I wish that for all children.  This title should help.  The stories are simple, repetitive and have colorful illustrations that give context for the words.  Little ones will, I think, be so excited when they can read this one on their own.

Also included are fun activities that reinforce the learning.  Children can trace words, find the word in a word search, find the letters for a word and more.

Many thanks to Callisto publishers for this title in exchange for an honest review.  I can’t wait to share this book with a child I know.

A mix but maybe something for you…the Anne Perry is the first in her Thomas and Charlotte Pitt series.  I love Mary Oliver and just bought that one!

Do you know a girl aged seven to nine who is fascinated by gymnastics? If you do, this book will be perfect for them. Beautifully illustrated with many photos and diagrams, this title is comprehensive. There are sections on different types of gymnastics, the various pieces of equipment, the role of teamwork, star gymnasts, a quiz and more. For those who dream of, or just watch, the Olympics, this one is for you.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

This is a cute title that has rhyming text and brightly colored, engaging illustrations. Young children learn that Nate does not like to nap…will he fall asleep or won’t he? Little ones will enjoy seeing what Nate would like to do instead and discovering if he does indeed have that nap.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

Pub Date 01 Sep 2020

Sweet Cherry is a publishing company that issues many classics for elementary school aged children. The books are well written and include the most important elements and a flavor of the original. The stories are also illustrated which I think helps young readers to engage.
This time, it is Pride and Prejudice. The story is well told, the characters and humor are there and the pages turn. I thnk that the book helps early readers appreciate Jane Austen. Hopefully, in time, readers of this book will move on to the story in its entirety as written by the author.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

Pub Date 09 Jul 2020  

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I knew who Billy Collins was before receiving this most welcome e galley. As many are aware, he was an American poet laureate. As this year I am trying to read more poetry, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to savor the works in this collection.
What strikes me about the poet and his poems is how accessible and relatable they are and he is. There were so many times when reading this volume that I found myself nodding my head and wanting to share lines with others. Many of the poems relate day to day universal experiences. Throughout, the poet’s sensibility, sensitivity and humor are present.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review. It is a special.

Pub Date 29 Sep 2020

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This is a very cute title for very young children.  The pets are hungry and in need of treats.  A child can pick a treat for each of them.  Will it be a dog treat for a dog or…would the child like to give the dog a parrot treat?  Anything is possible. 

I read an e galley of this vibrantly illustrated title.  The actual book will be much more fun with its dangling treats and pop ups.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

A couple of novels and lots of classics.  The ones in the larger pictures are 99 cents.  The ones that have small covers are free.