Just like the title says this was super cute.  Frankie is starting at a new fairy school but she is a little different.  Her wings are black and leathery and her new classmates call her scary.  But she is not scary at all.  She is an adventurous girls who wants to explore and learn about animals.  She takes us on her explorations to learn about snakes, bats, opossums, etc.  And in the end she shows her classmates her “scary” is for a good reason.  I think lots of early readers will love this series. 

 This was a wonderful read.  A new type of duck, a mandarin duck is all alone away from the pond.  Some kids are trying to help him find water and welcoming it to the community along the way.  My favorite thing about this book is that the kids welcome the duck in a variety of languages.  The words are not explained, or the cultures given (until the glossary at the end) but you know they are saying Hi and welcome.  It was a lovely story with lovely illustrations and it expresses different cultures without trying too hard. 

 This book was exactly what I wanted it to be.  Admittedly by page 80 I was wondering where the murdering clowns were, but by page 114 the gore started and barely stopped until the end and I LOVED every minute of it.  It was the perfect book for the October dark and creepy atmosphere.  I wanted a fun horror novel that didn’t take itself too seriously.  So many horror for YA books try to pack substance in instead of just a rollicking good time.  I don’t need substance in my horror, I need chainsaws, guns, explosions, blood, gore and a bit of a mystery.  It was pretty easy to figure out who/what the clowns were, but I didn't care.  The ride was awesome, and it left itself open to a sequel, that I really wish I had about now.  I do however have one question.  Matt and Ronnie?  That’s all I’m saying.  Read the book and you’ll have the same question.  Great read for October or any time.  More please. 

 This was a lovely little story about a bear who knows how to share.  He shares his warm clothes with his friends as they need it.  And they return the favor when needed.  The book is a fun read but a little wordy.  I like how the illustrator or print layer bolded all the words that were warm clothes.  Overall it works and could be used in story times for years to come. 

 This book was adorable.  I can see it being a favorite bedtime story, and a story that will get lots of use at story time.  I want to applaud this book for part of the bedtime routine of going pee so the bed stays dry.  The pillbug on the toilet is rather a fun illustration.  Overall this book is a success and should see lots of use at home and in libraries. 

 This must be a board book.  It points out all the ways a set of twins are the same and at the back of the galley is an ad for Mia and Molly Different.  It’s a simple book, but not very fascinating.  I think toddlers could enjoy it, but it seems more like a lesson book rather than a fun to read book. 

 This is a pretty typical christmas story of someone trying to get to a loved one, and obstacles being put in their path.  In a way this reminds me of the Hobbit.  That solo journey when Bilbo escaped and found the end with a bit of brains and a lot of luck.  Well, it’s the same plot, just not as many orks and no golem.  Overall the story is nice, but it’s long winded.  I think this would be better as a spoken word tale rather than a written one. 

 I love reading about people from other cultures and countries who have a recognizable name, but where most people don’t know a lot about them.  For me this is Pele.  I knew he had something to do with Soccer.  I love this story, and how the man never forgot his boyhood and used his sport for good rather than just to fill his pockets. 

 This is a super early chapter book at Camila who wants to be a star and be in a magazine.  She decides all she needs to do is set some sort of record.  Her record of choice: the youngest person to hit 1000 listens on Song Cloud.  She has moments of self doubt, but she succeeds in her goal and gets to be the star she always wanted. I can see girls getting into this story, and my nephew begging me not to have to read it.  But as an adult, I want to know who she got those 1200 downloads.  All in all, a nice read, but no real staying power. 

 This book has just the right amount of puns, including the title. The author and illustrator didn’t take it too far and make it farcical.  Donut has lots of worries and everyone telling her it will be okay isn’t helping.  Until she meets a crumbling cookie who tells her “It’s okay to not be okay”.  I think this is a lesson we need to teach children more.  So many people want happy healthy children, or make light of a child's worries and fears, it’s nice to have something, or someone says, It’s okay to not be okay.  This book works in all ways.  The illustrations are great with the puns and the topics.  It’s approachable without seeming like a lecture, and a fun to read book that isn’t just about it’s lesson.