I used to wake up to the screech of peacocks outside my window, so I feel this kids pain.  But his adventure in silencing a magpie is a fun silly read. 

 A group of school kids help Mila miss her mommy a little less as the school day wears on.  The story works, it’s approachable, and a feeling most readers will understand. 

 Usually I’m into potty humor books, but this one…. Uh.  Bunny has lost her potty.  But her friends are all using a real potty and maybe it’s Bunny’s time too.  I think for me what is odd, is everyone being okay with others interrupting their potty time and coming into the bathroom.  That is just such an odd thing. 

 This is a rebus reader and an activity all in one.  It was lots of fun and reminded me of Highlights magazine.  Very nostalgic. 

 This is an adorable story of a sheep who becomes a family member, and helps others along the way.  I really like the illustration style, and while the story is a bit long, I love knowing it was based on a true story. 

 I think there are some parents that find this book is great for their kids, but overall i am not a fan.  It pays way more attention to the “mindful” and it’s more like a workbook for working through anger and other issues. 

 Wow.  The first time I heard of Black Wall Street was when a kids asked me about it for a school report a few years ago. It was never taught in my school.  Then Watchmen (the series) came out and lots of people were asking if it was a real event.  Yes, it was real and it is history we should be learning.  This book is a great first step.  The story was told succinctly.  It was captivating and devastating.  THe real pictures and the information the authors included about their connection to this historical event were much appreciated.  This book should be recommended reading for everyone, no matter the age. 

 Wow, these illustrations are perfect, and amazing.  Caldecott - you better be looking at this book.  And the story.  It is not one I had heard before.  It’s about the deity Kuan Yin, and how she comes to be.  She is found in many traditions and stories, and this is just one, but it is so lovely. 

 This book flows like most books in the series.  It’s an enjoyable read and most of the questions I had about the main story were cleared up in the biography note at then end.  Another great book in a great Series. 

 

I’m glad I was too lazy to get up and turn this audiobook off. At first I was not impressed and I still really don’t like the main character.  She's snotty, and doesn’t give other people or ideas a chance.  This book felt like it started in the middle and left a little to be desired.  But once through the first two hours or so the book gets interesting and enjoyable.  However, it seems to never end.  When you think you have come to the perfect end, it goes on more.  For example the mystery of the money, totally had the one figured out.  But on a 14 hour audiobook it only came in to play the last 2-3 hours and then it was mostly the main characters mad at each other, one for being accused, and one for theft.  Overall I did enjoy the book, but it is not one I would read/listen to over and over again.  Like I said at the beginning, it’s a fluke. I even finished it.

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