en-US Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:44:08 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Review7472833501 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:44:08 -0700 /review/show/7472833501 Marin gave 4 stars to My First Bilingual Activity Book: English-Spanish Workbook for Kids 4-6 Years Old (Paperback) by Anna Blankenship
All children's books help young readers develop early reading skills and critical thinking.
Activity books - in this case, MY FIRST BILINGUAL ACTIVITY BOOK - enhance focus and mental abilities, increase attention span, and boost kids' confidence.
Apart from strengthening bonds and fostering communication, the author developed many pages that allow children to explore concepts through engaging activities and boost their comprehension skills.
There is no need to mention the wide range of critical thinking activities - there are more than 100 black-and-white pages of fun.
The illustrations and layout are also fabulous and professionally executed.
And the best?
The publication - written in English and Spanish - nurtures linguistic skills and helps multilingual kids develop problem-solving competency.
]]> Review7467787246 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 13:44:59 -0700 /review/show/7467787246 Marin gave 4 stars to My Pig Thinks He's a Panda: A Rhyming Children’s Picture Book for Kids Ages 4 - 8 (My Pet!) by Patricia Allieri
MY PIG THINKS HE'S A PANDA is an unpretentious yet lovely and educational book about a little pig with a dream to be a panda.
The storyline follows the pig's adventures, including climbing a tree, eating bamboo leaves, taking three naps a day, and catching fish.
The author wrote the story in rhymes, and the pleasant sounds make the book engaging, as young readers learn about syllables and are drawn to the rhythm of the words and their patterns.
Many of the words are emphasized with colours and font sizes, which adds additional playfulness to the pages.
The illustrations are colourful, eye-catching, and professionally executed.
Recommended. ]]> Review7458912659 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:31:57 -0700 /review/show/7458912659 Marin gave 4 stars to Counting Monster Chefs: Numbers in the Kitchen (Little Monster Learners) by Ameliessa Richardson
The advantage of a good counting book is that it boosts literacy skills, helps readers learn about numbers, and introduces a fun element to the process. COUNTING MONSTER CHEFS belongs to this category.
Something more: The author is also the book's illustrator, who manages to create adorable settings and characters that elicit giggles.
The narrative is both uncomplicated and meaningful, making it perfect for the age group. The words chosen are easy to understand, the significant ones have colour, size, and font emphasis, and are positioned playfully and prominently on the pages. The questions at the bottom of the spreads encourage young readers to stop, think, and find the correct answer.
Language/number association is ideal for young children - it encourages kids to read and count. The publication is a small platform that provides a good learning environment, offering early academic and mathematics concepts while providing an opportunity for authentic interaction between children and parents. ]]> Review7450189551 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:18:08 -0700 /review/show/7450189551 Marin gave 4 stars to When I Grow Up, I Want to be a Song! (Maggie's Bookshelf) by Danielle LaRosa
WHEN I GROW UP, I WANT TO BE A SONG is a cute book written in rhymes.
Rhymes are well-chosen, adding musicality to the story, and the words are uncomplicated.
The cadence does not lead the story, which is perfect.
The emphasis on many songs is directed at parents and caregivers, as children may not be familiar with the tunes.
People's thoughts are often chaotic, but the storyline is a bit fragmented.
The visuals are a great map of the narrative; they add joy to the pages, effectively illustrate the actions, and are full of details that young readers will love to explore.
The list of contemporary pop, country, and hard rock songs at the end of the publication adds value to the publication; it could take hours to study. ]]> Review7444998783 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 10:05:44 -0700 /review/show/7444998783 Marin gave 4 stars to A Little Labradoodle Christmas (The Little Labradoodle 4) by April M. Cox
A LITTLE LABRADOODLE CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY BOOK is a black-and-white, simple but full-of-fun activity book.
Although there is no spectacular storyline, the author created a publication that will keep young readers entertained and satisfied - the pages are peppered with mazes, crosswords, matching games, word searches, and more.
The visuals effectively depict the cute characters ; the illustrator's excellent work can encourage children's appreciation for art.
The book contains more than 30 pages of activities that can capture children's attention for hours, apart from developing and enhancing their reading skills.
The range of the book's critical thinking activities is wide enough to help youngsters develop concentration and learn to focus for extended periods, sharpening their skills while working independently. ]]> Review7436697128 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:10:50 -0700 /review/show/7436697128 Marin gave 4 stars to A Little Labradoodle Christmas Activity Book: For Kids Ages 4-8 About Spreading Holiday Cheer with Festive Activities, Coloring, Mazes, and Puzzles (The Little Labradoodle) by April Cox
A LITTLE LABRADOODLE CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY BOOK is a black-and-white, simple but full-of-fun activity book.
Although there is no spectacular storyline, the author created a publication that will keep young readers entertained and satisfied - the pages are peppered with mazes, crosswords, matching games, word searches, and more.
The visuals effectively depict the cute characters ; the illustrator's excellent work can encourage children's appreciation for art.
The book contains more than 30 pages of activities that can capture children's attention for hours, apart from developing and enhancing their reading skills.
The range of the book's critical thinking activities is wide enough to help youngsters develop concentration and learn to focus for extended periods, sharpening their skills while working independently. ]]> Review7436470695 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:29:22 -0700 /review/show/7436470695 Marin gave 3 stars to The Adventures of Tally Ho (Paperback) by A.K. Frailey
THE ADVENTURES OF TALLY HO contains a name that is an insulting word for a woman. Young readers may not be familiar with the word 'ho', but the author should have chosen something else.
The book consists of three stories observing the lives of a large Christian family.
The storylines lack cause-and-effect situations that transport readers to magical new worlds and immerse them in new realities, fostering imagination.
The good thing?
The three little stories teach moral lessons and can enhance children's vocabularies. ]]> Review7430783534 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:39:50 -0700 /review/show/7430783534 Marin gave 3 stars to Nite Nite, Kitty Cats Buenas noches, gatitos (Nite Nite series Book 2) by Jane E. Ruth
NITE NITE, KITTY CATS is a simple yet very calming bedtime story that will bring the day to a close and lull a child to sleep.
Although the book has no spectacular narrative, it will ask you to read it repeatedly.
The author created a bonding family atmosphere and an uncomplicated felinology lesson, fostering enhanced sleepiness with just a few repetitive words.
The book may not trigger imagination and creativity, but it may become a part of a bedtime ritual that helps kids cope with the stress and anxiety that long days offer.
The visuals are pleasant, professionally done, and innocently childish. ]]> Review7422185071 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:05:10 -0700 /review/show/7422185071 Marin gave 4 stars to Tomorrow's Trailblazer: A Story of Change and Growth (Trailblazers Book 2) by Carolyn Watkins
Although linked to ancient Greece, the phrase "change is the only constant", has been valid for thousands of years.
TOMORROW's TRAILBLAZER is a small proof that the expression will continue to be part of our human lives.
Change is hard, but the author shows that children (and adults) must learn to navigate difficulties, establish critical thinking, and grow emotionally.
The storyline is uncomplicated and easy to understand, the words are unpretentious, and the publication is well-edited.
The mother/child situational similarities are a simple but strong foundation that can teach kids to transfer knowledge between the story and the real world.
The visuals are also a strong match to the narrative. ]]> Review7418043192 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:36:28 -0700 /review/show/7418043192 Marin gave 3 stars to Bacon Loves Everyone!: A book about the true meaning of belonging and unconditional love. (It's Bacon's World! 1) by Tina Neely
It has a simple storyline, simple visuals, and a simple but important message - "You are loved!"
The cover is not attractive at all - in fact, it could even confuse young readers.
The visuals are not professional but rather childish and innocently cute.
Kids love the excitement of repetitive phrases, so "Oink Diddy, Cluck Diddy, Ruff Diddy, Twitch Diddy, Glub Diddy" will help them engage with the story - they add rhythm to the reading process.
The emphasis on some words and the appearance of a heart's shape encourages readers to pay close attention to the text and look for visual fun. ]]>