2 stars This book was okay. I have seen videos of a few of Melissa Lozada-Oliva’s poems and liked them so I couldn’t wait to read these. However, I think many of them work better as spoken poetry rather than in written form. The format of the poems were kind of weird and it was…

5 stars This is a phenomenal collection of essays.I loved it. I have only read one other book by Luiselli (Faces in the Crowd) and loved it as well. I would really like to read more by her. She has a very unique and imaginative way of describing things and expressing her insight into various…

3 stars Overall, a good story. I liked that this book included Wonder Woman and she actually had a role in the defeat of Starro. Kind of an advanced read for children. The pictures are pretty simple and not super-cartoony so probably better for older children who are interested in superheroes. For younger superhero-enthusiast, I…

3 stars Thoughts on Batter Up! Nice story about trying and doing your best. Silly and funny like the show, but without any of the controversial humor. Overall, a fun read, especially for fans of SpongeBob. Thoughts on Soccer Star! Another silly SpongeBob sports story. It is a fun, simple story, filled with funny moments.

3 stars Cute story. A nice adaptation of the TV show. Good for fans of Team Umizoomi. There are a lot of learning exercises, as in the show, to test shapes, patterns, and counting. A nice read for kids.

2 stars I found this in the Little Lending Library by my house and thought it looked right up my alley. I love zombies and gross-out books like Captain Underpants and The Day My Butt Went Psycho. Unfortunately, this one did not live up to my expectations. This is the first book I have read…