Mermaid of Music (Junkyard Adventures 5) Written by Tevi Hansen If you have never read one of the Junkyard Adventure Books, you might want to start with this one. (Book 5) Eli and Grace are siblings who love to visit their Uncle Larry’s Antique and Junkyard Store. This is not an ordinary store. Each time the children visit, they discover a magic porthole that takes them on an adventure to a wonderful new world. In this offering, the children experience a trip on a submarine to an underwater adventure. Their teacher is a mermaid who exposes them to a world filled with musical instruments. Read ..read more

This post is sponsored by Charlotte Cheng. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. ABOUT THE BOOK Roar-Choo! Written by Charlotte Cheng Illustrated by Dan Santat Ages 4+ | 40 Pages Publisher: Rocky Pond Books | ISBN-13: 9780593531754 Publisher’s Synopsis: Patient, peaceful Phoenix tries to take care of rambunctious and cold-ridden Dragon, which leads to hilarious and sweet results (with vibrant illustrations by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Beekle). Everyone knows that dragons are fierce, capable of taking on the world! But this dragon can’t st ..read more

Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School: Sinead and Strawberry Written by Elaine Heney Sinead loves her pony, Strawberry. She experiences anquish when Strawberry throws her one day. Her parents want to get rid of the Connemara pony. Sinead cannot bear to be separated from her best friend. They find a possible solution. Sinead and her poney are enrolled in a special training school. Strawberry learns how to understand human emotions, while Sinead learns to understand animal behavior, pyschology, and the proper equipment. Each must learn step by step to grow, change, and adapt to each other ..read more

This post is sponsored by Kristina Tanso. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. ABOUT THE BOOK Milo and His Magic Skateboard Written by Kristina Tanso Illustrated by Sofie Engstrom Von Alten Ages 4+ | 36 Pages Publisher: Life Unfiltered Books | ISBN-13: 9781738414000 Publisher’s Book Summary: Join Milo – an adorable French Bulldog – as he embarks on his very first adventure! Simply by clapping his little paws together and jumping on his magic skateboard, Milo takes flight and explores Europe! This fun, heart-warming adventure will charm children and adu ..read more

This post is sponsored by Kat Chen. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. ABOUT THE BOOK Play with Me Written by Kat ChenIllustrated by Lorraine Nam Ages 1+ | 24 Pages Publisher: Rise x Penguin Workshop | ISBN-13: 9780593659717 Publisher’s Book Summary: This board book series invites young readers to take part in a playdate activity of their choice, thereby empowering them with autonomy and validation. The picnic playdate models balanced and shared play, creating a positive experience that will provide readers with a reference for what caring and consid ..read more

Get Out Your Paper Written by Renee Hayes Illustrated by Rochelle Steder An illustrated rhyming book with a twist. The protagonist, a young boy who hates writing, gets a writing assignment in class. He daydreams about the many activities he would prefer. While, he is a good student, he just cannot decide on a writing topic. Desperate, he scribbles all his ideas on paper in random fashion. When lunchtime arrives, the teacher collects all the papers. The boy assumes he will fail. What do you think will happen? The plot thickens. I especially appreciated the multicultural illustrations which als ..read more

This post is sponsored by Jill Rosen. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. ABOUT THE BOOK Ode to a Pug Written by Jill Rosen Illustrated by Stephanie Rohr Ages 4+ | 32 Pages Publisher: AM Ink Publishing (2024) ISBN-13: 978-1-958842-24-9 Publisher’s Book Summary: A precocious pug delights in shenanigans which drive her frazzled owner to declare she will give her pup away! Laugh along with the snorting, snoring, and gaseous clown of the canine world as its owner struggles to reign in the messes and mayhem of a new addition. But there is nothing that a few ..read more

Ocean Full of Wonder Written by Anna Smithers Illustrated by Nino Aptsiauri I love how this author presents the ocean topic. Children learn about twelve examples of sea creatures that inhabit the ocean, and the life cycle of plant life that interact with them. Then the author discusses the problems that modern-day life has imposed on the oceans and the life within them. The author uses crisp rhymes with challenging vocabulary that is highlighted in colors that pop off the page. Human characters represent the many cultures that inhabit our planet and how they can work together to sustain it. A ..read more

This post is sponsored by Maya Nurtures. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. ABOUT THE BOOK Guess How Marion Feels Written by Miss Kaye Illustrated by Miss Waitthk Ages 3+ | 34 Pages Publisher: ‎ Maya Nurtures (2024) | ISBN-13: 9781738593026 Publisher’s Book Summary: Marion is a kind, creative, and easy kid… but he’s faced with BIG emotions. Help Marion identify those BIG feelings in this interactive children’s picture book. Guess How Marion Feels is a transformative experience that lays the foundation for emotional intelligence and meaningful connect ..read more

A Home Can Be… Written by Stephanie Seidler Illustrated by Anastasia Sikilinda The author explores the different locations for homes that both humans and animal creatures inhabit. They could be underground, underwater, up in the trees, or under open skies. Some are found in cold climates, and others in warm areas. They might be built of different materials like ice, stone, wood, or even the shell on the animal’s back. Most important, a home can be found anywhere as along as there is a loving support group. The rhymes are crisp and sharp, the illustrations colorful and alluring. I highly recom ..read more