Category: children

Author: Marta Arteaga
Illustrator: Zuzanna Celej
Publisher: Cuento de Luz
Genre: Children
ISBN: 978-84-15503-59-0
Pages: 24
Price: $15.95

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One day a young girl breathes in the words of her story and finds herself entering the world of her imagination. This wonderful paradise is full of unusual creatures like unicorns, elves and fairies. Clouds take shape, and letters jumble to form words that create more stories. This magical world of imagination is full of new ideas just waiting to be born.

Inside My Imagination is a fanciful journey through a girl’s thoughts, as she explores the many possibilities and opportunities that await her. Unique and interesting illustrations accompany the lyric text. This beautiful book is sure to stimulate a child’s own creativity, and help her to believe that she can be whoever she wants to be.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

Author: Andri Snær Magnason
Illustrator: Áslaug Jónsdóttir
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Genre: Children / Fables
ISBN: 978-1-60980-428-2
Pages: 96
Price: $12.99

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Many children live on the blue planet. None of them age, and there are no grown-ups. There is so much to see and do there, and the children are very happy. But one day a space-ship lands on the blue planet, and the children realize there is so much more that could make them happy – if they’re willing to pay for it.

As the children are offered more excitement and fun, they become more selfish and greedy. Consumed with their own needs, they think little of the effects of their actions on themselves and others. And when those consequences are brought to their attention, they don’t even care. Finally, the good will of others breaks through their selfishness, and they begin to realize all they gave up for what they have gained. And in their remorse, they discover a unique way to solve everyone’s problems all at once.

This modern-day fairy tale is a wake-up call for both children and adults to examine the far-reaching consequences of our actions. Told as a fable, The Story of the Blue Planet is a fun read with many layers of meaning. Kids will enjoy the story while also absorbing the deeper message. I highly recommend this eye-opening book.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

Title: Curious George’s First Day of School
Author: Margaret Rey
Illustrator: H.A. Rey
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Genre: Children
ISBN: 978-0-544-14855-0
Pages: 24
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Curious George visits Mr. Apple’s classroom on the first day of school. But George is curious, and mixes the paints to see what interesting colors he can create. Unfortunately, he makes a big mess. How will George solve the problem?

Title: Curious George and the Puppies
Author: Margaret Rey
Illustrator: H.A. Rey
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Genre: Children
ISBN: 978-0-544-14858-1
Pages: 24
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George and the man in the yellow hat visit the animal shelter. George is asked not to open any of the cages, since one puppy is on the loose and no one can find him. But he’s curious about the puppies, and sets them all free. Maybe they’ll find the missing pup while they’re rounding up the others.

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Reviewer:  Alice Berger

Author: Niki Masse Schoenfeldt
Illustrator: John Wes Thomas
Publisher: Shenanigan Books
Genre: Children
ISBN: 978-1-934860-13-7
Pages: 32
Price: $15.95

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When a little girl is tucked into bed and warned not to let the bedbugs bite, she suddenly becomes wary of any bug crawling near her. So when a robed and slippered ladybug gets her attention, out comes the bug spray. She soon realizes her mistake and allows the harmless and friendly aphid eater to sleep in her bed.

Told in rhyme, Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite! is a cute tale of girl meets bug. The illustrations perfectly accompany this poem, and the little ladybug is adorable. This sweet story would make a perfect read at bedtime, as parents remind their children not to let the bedbugs bite. I highly recommend it.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

Author & Illustrator: Nicholas Allan
Publisher: Red Fox
Genre: Children
ISBN: 978-1-782-95025-7
Pages: 32
Price: $10.99

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Royal babies need royal nappies, or diapers, for those of us on this side of the pond. But what kind of nappies would those be? Nanny has been keeping track of them for centuries, as each new king is born. Nappies come in lots of different styles. They can be printed with flag patterns for visiting foreign guests. Or parachutes, for when inside a helicopter. And they can even be super shiny for a slide along the palace floor.

A nappy emergency can happen when nappies are printed instead of money. Or if the nappies run completely out. Now that would be a royal stink! Good thing someone has a spare.

This cute book is perfect for children, who will be delighted by this lighthearted nappy humor. The Royal Nappy is fun and harmless, with no vulgarity. Despite the dirty nappies, this book is clean and a pure joy to read. And if you find Allan’s humor enjoyable, you might also like some of his other books poking fun at reproduction, bums, and the urge to use the bathroom quickly.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

Author: Joanna Rivard
Illustrator: Adam Larkum
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Genre: Children
ISBN: 978-1-61963-215-8
Pages: 32
Price: $16.99

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The wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton was the talk of the world in 2011. And their new baby sparked even more excitement, as the world waited to greet the royal heir. Now kids can enjoy their love story through A Real Prince Is Hard to Find.

Girls have dreamed of marrying princes for a very long time, and Kate was no exception. But she had the chance to meet her prince, who became her best friend and fell in love with her. This cute story of how Prince William and Kate met and courted provides girls an opportunity to experience the thrill of finding and marrying a prince, even if they may never have the chance in real life. After all, real princes are hard to find.

Reviewer: Alice Berger