1 star I was pretty disappointed with this one.  I’ll start off by saying that I really enjoy fairy tale retellings and read quite a few ( Wicked, TaleSpins, Ever After High, Wolves and Witches). I love when people put their own twist on a classic, when they recreate a well-known character or completely reimagine a story. However, I…

4 stars Everything you loved about book number one now in a completely new adventure. This series is so amazing. I love the whole concept. And the magic trick how-tos are such a fun way for readers to really engage with the book.  I was slightly disappointed that the audiobook wasn’t fully read by Neil…

3 stars Cute book with a unique concept centering around trying to determine whether the creature shown is a unicorn or just a horse. I loved the ambiguity of the illustrations. I found the text a little dry, but the illustrations were fun and adorable. The book focuses on the belief in unicorns making them…

4 stars A simply gorgeous book, perfect for bedtime.  I loved the concept of this book. The text is so simple, yet poetic, and I love the sleep-themed world created in the illustrations.  The story itself is so simple, but the execution is lovely. Great visuals that are calming and beautiful.  I also liked the…

3 stars A very cute picture book about a new pet dinosaur that is reminiscent of Clifford the Big Red Dog.  This was a fun book to read. I enjoyed the red-and-blue pictures. They are a mishmash of illustrations and real-life objects, which adds a nice contrast. It was fun to see the pros and…

5 stars I just love this series so much! It is perfection. Ostertag does a great job continuing where the first book left off as well as incorporating new issues into the story. Really well-done. I love everything about this book. The characters, the universe, the story.  I feel like this is going to be…

4 stars Walking through the aisles of the library, I was intrigued by the title of this book and decided to check it out. So glad I did. This book was fantastic.  Seemingly geared toward high school (possibly middle school) and college-aged girls and women, this book is honestly helpful for women in all stages…

4 stars I have always been a fan of Roald Dahl. Sadly, up to this point I had never read Fantastic Mr. Fox or The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me. This is a shame, because these were my two favorites in this collection. So glad I rectified that tragedy. Anyway, this collection contains Fantastic…

2 stars Okay read. It would make a good gift for fans of Happiness Is… It’s mostly just a coffee table book filled with tips on living a creative life. Most of these tips are pretty obvious and not all that insightful. Also, many are repeated in various different ways (working as a team, opening…

4 stars Such an odd premise for a book that turns into a lovely and adorable story.  Sick of boring stories about bunnies being cute and cuddly, a group of strange animals band together to write their own exciting stories. When a bunny wants to join they group, they are quick to refuse. A very…