Gillbert: The Curious Mysterious by Art Baltazar My rating: 3 of 5 stars Okay, so Matilda is adorable and definitely makes life for Gillbert more exciting and difficult. The whole story is great with some new friends and an adventure none of them saw coming. Art Baltazar found a way to add in the new … Continue reading Gillbert: The Curious Mysterious
Hello Lighthouse
Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall My rating: 3 of 5 stars For a little kid's book, this is an unexpected story. I thought it was going to be just a light-hearted read, but it had depth. This seems like the kind of story parents would enjoy reading to their children. The story is simple, but … Continue reading Hello Lighthouse
Chavo the Invisible
Chavo the Invisible by Lee Nordling My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is a cute picture book that shows just how vivid a child's imagination can be. Chavo is playing capture the flag, but everything is more dramatic through his eyes. He has to use all of his ability to keep his flag safe … Continue reading Chavo the Invisible
Zeke Meeks Vs The Annoying Princess Sing-Along
Zeke Meeks Vs the Annoying Princess Sing-Along by D.L. Green My rating: 2 of 5 stars This was kind of a cute story. Zeke wants to be seen as cool, he is a kid after all, but it seems like he is always in competition with others in his class. Even though he is still … Continue reading Zeke Meeks Vs The Annoying Princess Sing-Along
The Fowl Twins
The Fowl Twins by Eoin Colfer My rating: 3 of 5 stars I am a fan of the Artemis Fowl series, so I was excited to see that Eoin Colfer decided to expand the world he had built. The twins were still pretty little in the last book of the previous series, so they hadn't … Continue reading The Fowl Twins
Cam Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries
Cam Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries: A Super Special by David A. Adler My rating: 2 of 5 stars The Cam Jansen books are good for kids that like mystery, they just don't give enough detail for me. I like to try and solve the mystery before everything is uncovered, and this series doesn't … Continue reading Cam Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney My rating: 2 of 5 stars I understand why these books have been so popular with kids in elementary school, but I have to admit, the main character really annoyed me. I'm hoping since this is a series that there is some character development along the way, … Continue reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library
Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library by Julie Gassman My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book uses the fun of dragons to explain the proper manners to be used in the library. I like the fact that while the dragon is not ready to go visit the library, he can still enjoy … Continue reading Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library
Inkling
Inkling by Kenneth Oppel My rating: 3 of 5 stars This story shows the dangers of taking the easy way out and how the things you let into your life affect it. Inkling is a character with tons of personality, especially for a splotch of ink. He cares deeply for his family and does what … Continue reading Inkling
A Little Bit Different
A Little Bit Different by Claire Alexander My rating: 3 of 5 stars I thought this book was really cute. The illustrations made me happy, and made me wish there was more to the story. The message of the book comes across without any words, but I do wish there had been some, just to … Continue reading A Little Bit Different
The Furious Reader 