book reviews

Emma’s Sunflower

#whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge Emma's Sunflower by Phillipa Warden illustrated by Grace Ward Emma’s Sunflower is a sweet picture book story about nature’s wonders and personal patience. Emma witnesses the drama and beauty of life in her own backyard. The friendly goldfinches enjoy the sunflower seeds she put out for them in her bird feeder. But a nasty… Continue reading Emma’s Sunflower

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Silly Picture Books With Purpose

#whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge Chicks Don't Eat Candy!  by Kelly Tills Chicks Don’t Eat Candy by Kelly Tills You are in for a sweet treat. This little book is #5 in Kelly Tills’ Awesome Animals series, but this is my first. What a HOOT! Did you know that the delightful thing about chicks is that they do not… Continue reading Silly Picture Books With Purpose

book reviews

The Kindness Machine Launches

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. The Kindness Machine The Kindness Machine by Christina Dankert, illustrated by Chad Dankert  I received The Kindness Machine ARC to offer my honest review.  Everyone’s favorite teacher, Mr. Wilson, invented the Kindness Machine. He frequently creates clever gadgets to teach math and… Continue reading The Kindness Machine Launches

Blogging AtoZ April 2022 Challenge, Grand Prompts

The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey

#whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey  by Pat Black-Gould illustrated by Katya Royz  Purple Butterfly Press I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey, is a Holocaust story—one that probably happened frequently during those dark years. But unlike many Holocaust accounts, this story is told… Continue reading The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey