A fun take on the Tooth Fairy idea, known in other parts of the world as the "Tooth Mouse."
What happens when the Tooth Mouse is ready to retire? She A fun take on the Tooth Fairy idea, known in other parts of the world as the "Tooth Mouse."
What happens when the Tooth Mouse is ready to retire? She holds a competition to see who will be her replacement, of course! Sophie, the littlest mouse of all is determined to win, but will she have what it takes to compete against older, stronger mice?...more
I enjoyed this book and learned quite a bit, but there were parts that felt very repetitive. I think that's because it's organized by topic instead ofI enjoyed this book and learned quite a bit, but there were parts that felt very repetitive. I think that's because it's organized by topic instead of chronologically. I have immense respect for Emma and how gracefully she handled all she had to endure. This book will give you a good overview, and the footnotes and sources will give you a place to research further if you're interested. 3 solid stars...more
If you're interested in Asian kites, their history, uses, and construction, this is the book for you. It has clear directions and diagrams with some iIf you're interested in Asian kites, their history, uses, and construction, this is the book for you. It has clear directions and diagrams with some interesting history thrown in to peak the interest of the reader....more
I'm not giving a star rating because I didn't finish the book. I finished the first three stories and half of the fourth one, and I'm bored out of my I'm not giving a star rating because I didn't finish the book. I finished the first three stories and half of the fourth one, and I'm bored out of my mind. The writing is just so dry. So, I'm going to DNF this one. There's too many good books out there to waste my time being bored....more
This is a clever little story with fun illustrations. A group of aliens lands on earth looking for humans. Sadly for them, they've landed in a zoo so This is a clever little story with fun illustrations. A group of aliens lands on earth looking for humans. Sadly for them, they've landed in a zoo so they keep finding creatures that they know aren't humans because humans walk on two feet not four. Humans have arms, not wings, etc. etc. Eventually they find what they're looking for, or do they??
Daddy Lion just wants to have a quiet tea party with his cubs, but they would prefer to invite ALL the animals. Daddy doesn't want the chimps monkeyinDaddy Lion just wants to have a quiet tea party with his cubs, but they would prefer to invite ALL the animals. Daddy doesn't want the chimps monkeying around or the pot-bellied pigs hogging the cream cakes, and certainly not the sloth who shows up when everything is finally over and cleaned up! They decide to have a small party, but the elephant overhears they're plans and tells the ostrich, who can't hear well because his head is buried in the sand. This mistake leads to some hilarity and a great twist at the end. A fun group read aloud!...more
I appreciated the focus on teens relating to political events that effect them, even when they're still to young to vote and this book was entertaininI appreciated the focus on teens relating to political events that effect them, even when they're still to young to vote and this book was entertaining enough to finish. But, the religious portrayal of both characters (one Jewish, one Muslim) felt forced to me. Neither of them seemed to be particularly devout so the relibion felt tossed in to up the stakes for the political story line.
I did feel like the portrayal of Jamie's insecurities and Maya's dependence on just one friend were both realistic and well done. The angst was real! I was very disappointed in the ending (view spoiler)[especially in the non-resolution of Maya's parents' separation as well as how they react to her dating Jamie (hide spoiler)] because we didn't get enough resolution.
Overall, this was just a 3 star read for me, I enjoyed it while I was reading, but wasn't super impressed with it, and I won't remember it by next week. :)...more
Sun and Moon are having a tea party and get into an argument because they each think the other is lying. Luckily, Cloud comes along and helps them seeSun and Moon are having a tea party and get into an argument because they each think the other is lying. Luckily, Cloud comes along and helps them see each other's perspectives. A nice read aloud about diversity and perspective and friendship....more
Stella goes to the museum to visit Sue, the T-Rex and runs into her friend Owen. Owen can't stay and hang out because he lost his tooth! Stella misundStella goes to the museum to visit Sue, the T-Rex and runs into her friend Owen. Owen can't stay and hang out because he lost his tooth! Stella misunderstands and goes on a quest to find his missing tooth. A cute story that would make a fun read aloud for kids who are old enough to start losing their teeth....more
Fun concept, the execution was just meh for me. The pictures were too busy and there's too many quote bubbles to make a good group read aloud.Fun concept, the execution was just meh for me. The pictures were too busy and there's too many quote bubbles to make a good group read aloud....more
Rhyming text with a LOT of Spanish words thrown in, this is the story of a little girl who is desperate to get her father a birthday gift. It's sweet Rhyming text with a LOT of Spanish words thrown in, this is the story of a little girl who is desperate to get her father a birthday gift. It's sweet but really needs either a bilingual audience, or an audience of kids a little older who can infer from context what the Spanish words mean....more
This is a solid adaptation of the original work, but it also reconfirmed to me why I don't enjoy manga. I'm not a fan of the abstract art and there waThis is a solid adaptation of the original work, but it also reconfirmed to me why I don't enjoy manga. I'm not a fan of the abstract art and there wasn't enough dialogue for me to really know what was happening if I hadn't read the original story. 3 stars instead of 2 because it's not the book's fault that I don't enjoy manga....more
Full of twists and turns, most of which I saw coming, this was a fun little thriller full of absolutely despicable characters with way too much money Full of twists and turns, most of which I saw coming, this was a fun little thriller full of absolutely despicable characters with way too much money who wasted their lives getting drunk, sleeping around, and swearing so much you couldn't figure out what they were actually trying to communicate. Total brain candy, but it kept me turning pages....more
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