Books read Oct 19

 

Too Many Socks by Kerry Del Giudice

Colorful children's story about Junior and his dad has asked if he has cleaned his room because his mother will be home soon.

He has tried his best but he's only a little kid. What the dad sees is amazing LOL.

Dad has a good idea as they make a pile then decide what to do next. When mom comes home she is so happy so they go out for dinner and she hopes they can work on the yard which we are shown a picture of that.

Very cute story, I love socks and mittens, cuz they come in pairs and the colors and patterns are so varied.

Halloween 10 scary stories for kids by Arnie Lightning

Full series is highlighted to check out.

 Audiobook and paperback are also offered.

Really fun stories for kids, not too scary, just in time for Halloween. Would be great if one could recite it to their friends on Zoom.

Free ebook gift offer, about the author.

 

Yogi Superhero by Anna Smithers

Words are hard to read when they are black on a dark background but you are able to enlarge the font size.

Rhyming colorful children's book and they are all about yoga and being a superhero.

Love how the words show you in the pictures the pose they are taking on and what the pose means.

Love the animal poses, so cute and strength comes in the words also.

Love all the positiveness that this story generates.

Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.

You Are Kind by Michael Gordon

Book starts with offer of a free ebook and a nameplate.

Story starts out with Josh and his mom and she's told him no park today, she has many errands to do. He will help her.

He asks his mom what kind is all about and she explains to him and then he is able to show her when he helps her with all the errands.

When other events occur she explains a new word for him to learn about.

Love the idea of the sticky notes on the board as an encouragement.

Free coloring pages are also attached at the end.

About the author is included.

Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.

 

The Elf who Couldn't Read by Sonica Ellis

Story starts with North Pole and Santa and his eyes are just tired, he can't read his wish list...

Words for me are tiny, 12 point? and not able to enlarge the letters on the screen.

Jingles starts to help as he knows all his letters but he's not quite sure how to put them all together into words.

When he gives up Santa comes to the rescue...

It will be a nice Christmas for all.

 

Lulu the Tiger goes to the grocery store by Ann Lee

Story starts out with Lulu and she's gotten out of bed and wants pancakes. She and her grandfather open the fridge and do not find anything they can eat.

Colorful children's story but words are hard to read as they are small for me.

They decide on what to get and how healthy it will be for them.

Like counting they do while shopping, very educational and fun book.

Coloring pages are included, second part of the story: Baking the pancakes is another book.

About the author is included.

The Tantrum Monster by Michael Gordon

Story starts with Dewy a monster who is very moody.

Dewy sister Polly got a reward for being good, he got nothing.

He gets upset and his mom is able to calm him down, he dances away saying his numbers in order.

When he gets upset again he counts to 10 til he calms down. He doesn't always get his way.

About the author and his other works are highlighted at the end. 

The Fairy Who Sings by Cheryl Davies

Dedication page and then the story. Colorful rhyming children's story about a flower that blooms that turns into a fairy.

Others tell her she is hopeless she can't even fly.

She finds out what she is good at and tackles it head on.

 

Little Bluebird by Erin Murphy Welch

Colorful children's story about Emmi the little bluebird. We learn how she was born.

Her siblings play with her and love how this shows how it's not a problem with her disability.

I Feel Angry by Aleks Harrison

Colorful children's rhyming story about Max and he and his dad have to leave the park to head home for dinner.

Max is not too happy. Monday is a school day and he's able to pick out his clothes but has a problem with a shoe. He gets angry so his dad steps in to help.

When things don't go so good at school they know how to calm him down. Like the ideas there!

Where is My Little Elephant

Colorful children's story where Daisy is her missing elephant.

Find and seek book. The pictures show every place they have looked for her.

Silly book of finding Daisy in each of the places listed.

Free ebook offer, coloring pages are also included.