Cu's Junior Reviews: May 2013

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Waffles and Pancakes: A Lesson in Bullying by Cindy Springsteen

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This is a Libboo Copy. I do not have an Amazon or B&N or even a print copy of this book. Recieved this copy through Libboo and thus any errors found are in reference to THIS edition only.

As always, with children's books we start with Junior Reviewer Gallataea (Age 6)
"I liked this book. My mom says it's always better to get animals in pairs so they never have to be lonely when their humans are too busy to play with them. Oscar learned a real good lesson and I hope he remembers it the next time he sees Waffles and Pancakes."

My Thoughts
There is a section where a line repeats itself, but I assume that's simply because I have a copy from Libboo and there's a libboo page in the middle of the pages the repeat is on.
I also spied a page with the words overlapping the illustrations making it difficult to read but again that's probably just due the copy I have. I really with I had a normal ecopy of this x.X

Anyway the story itself is a good one. It shows children how verbal bullying.. or being picked on.. Affects the people it's done to. It's definitely a life lesson every child should learn along with other forms of bullying.

I give this book 4 of 5 paws

Reviewed by

S.Cu'Anam Policar
Freaky Fiction Writing Author
Around the Universe Book Tours Apprentice
Fae Books Tour Host/Reviewer
Girls <3 Books Tours Host
LadyAmber's Book Tours Host
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I Am A Reader Not A Writer Blog Tour Host

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Professor Lightfoot's Mushroom Expedition by Laurel Heger

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Junior Reviewer Taea will be up first with her thoughts

"I liked Truffles. I didn't know there so many different kinds of mushrooms!" - Gallataea (age 6)

This is a very good book. Professor Lightfoot and Truffles (which is a great name considering Truffles are the most expensive kind of mushroom ever) take the reader on a mushrooming expedition. While they explore Professor Lightfoot explains different kinds of mushrooms and whether or not they are edible and what they look like.
This book is most definitely more aimed at older children. Younger kids may get distracted and not pay attention. Taea's rare she likes books and the more advanced they are they more she'll pay attention. The book is written from a professional angel like a professor would talk to his students, which is adorable considering who the students are meant to be.
I give this book 4 of 5 paws

Reviewed by
S.Cu'Anam Policar
Freaky Fiction Writing Author
Around the Universe Book Tours Apprentice
Fae Books Tour Host/Reviewer
Girls <3 Books Tours Host
LadyAmber's Book Tours Host
B3 Book Tours Host
I Am A Reader Not A Writer Blog Tour Host

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Savannah's Story by Jodi Stone

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This is the book we chose for day 2 of Childrens Book Week. Gallataea really liked Lily's Easter Bonnet so she just had to read more about Savannah >^.^<

"I liked it all. I liked the ending and I liked how Savannah got to dance on bubbles and have a tea party with her dolls" - Taea (age 6)

I think this is a cute story. The way it all rhymes will keep young readers enthralled and help them better understand the story as well as learn some new words. Little girls especially will enjoy going on all of Savannah's adventures. Jodi Stone has a way with words that will have all children (more so girls than boys) wanting to see more of their new favorite character Savannah and hopefully Jodi will heed the call and come out with even more adventures for Savannah and her friends to go on.
I give this book 4 of 5 paws

Monday, May 13, 2013

James Saves The Moon by Wendy Nystrom

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As usual with children's books we start with Junior Reviewer Gallataea (age 6) and her thoughts on the book.

"I liked all of the story. Especially when Jmes got to touch the moon. He's so lucky he got to meet a fairy and ride a dragon! Can we go to Iceland so I can meet Matthias and Syvok?"

That was pretty much said in one string of nonsense mind you lol.

Anyway, James Saves the Moon is about a little boy named James who moves from America to a little town in Iceland. The first time he sees the moon it's so big he believes if he climbs the mountain near his home, he'll be able to touch it. Along the way to the top of the mountain, he meets an Icelandic Fairy named Syvok, and the infamous blue dragon on the cover (as well as the bookplates, bookmarks, and all things Wendy), Matthias.
This was by far the cutest story I've read in awhile. It's a bit long for the really small (Micah the junior junior reviewer gave up around page 5 lol) but for kindergarteners till about third or fourth grade will enjoy this story a lot.
It's definitely a wonderful introduction into the wonderful world of the Icelandic myths and lores.

Until tomorrow my junior reviewer and I say Bless Bless to you all >^.^<
I give this book 5 of 5 stars