4 stars One thing that I really enjoy about this series is how seamlessly Korman works in various facts and educational tidbits. The adventure and survival aspects of the story are so exciting to read that you don’t even realize you are learning as well (mostly thanks to Ian, the information-packed TV-addict). It was interesting…

5 stars An absolutely adorable tale that is a silly twist on children not wanting to eat their veggies. In this one, Little Pea dislikes eating his dinner: candy. But if he eats five bites, he gets his favorite dessert: spinach. Is it worth the struggle? This is such a cute book with beautiful illustrations….

4 stars Adorable book that is a great introduction to opposite pairs. This is a simple book with one opposite pair per page with a cute accompanying illustration. A great book for showing opposites, especially for kids who already know and love Duck and Goose. Good representative pictures for difficult pairs such as loud/quiet and…

4 stars Another hilarious collection filled with cats, odd relationship moments, and of course, fart jokes. This is such a fun, lighthearted collection. The artwork is adorable as usual. I found this book highly relatable in terms of sharing a home with a cat and being a complete goofball around my significant other. There were…

5 stars I was beyond thrilled when I found out I won a copy of this book from This Book That Book. The Paper Bag Princess is one of my favorite books. It is such a simple story that is so splendidly told. The 40th anniversary edition is absolutely beautiful, complete with a double-sided jacket…

4 stars Another fun adventure on Space Station 9. In this one, Zenon deals with someone who’s being a not-so-good friend. Well-written, exciting, and entertaining, this is a great short chapter book. As with the previous book, the illustrations are wonderful and pair nicely with the text. It was also helpful to have the updated…

5 stars After the unsettling ending of Hilda and the Stone Forest, I couldn’t wait to find out what happened. I finally got to read this book and, of course, I loved it. As with the other books in the series, the story is awesome, the artwork is superb, and everything about it is just fantastic….

5 stars I stumbled across a copy of this book in a Lending Library and thought it would be an interesting, quick read. From the start, I was instantly swept up in the story. The premise of the book is that a group of kids are put into a reform program in which they work…

4 stars A remarkably written book with a powerful story. The book was oddly beautiful in its telling of such a dangerous, terrifying journey. There are many descriptions that are just so well-written. It still gets across the fear and disgust experienced by the characters, but also provides a positive, hopeful light in all the…

4 stars I went from having no idea that one of my favorite Disney Channel Original movies growing up was based on a book to being slightly obsessed with this series. Recently, I enjoyed reading the original picture book and was excited to see there was also a chapter book series. This is the second…