Maybe it’s the way the book is set up in the digital galley, and maybe that is different than how the print book will look, but I do not like this. First off, I wish the item they were talking about was next to the description, instead of one picture listing everything, and then the descriptions. Some are done this way, but not all. The information was good, but overall, not impressed with this book.

This is my new favorite Cat and Mouse duo. This time they are introducing readers to chapters. This is a fun and short way to get kids to read longer books. It relies heavy on graphics, and almost, but not quite straddles the graphic novel line. Think Elephant and Piggy, with more slapstick. Love these guys and can not wait to see what they get up to next.

This would be a nice fun board book. Detective Goat and Detective Fox are on the case of Emma’s missing bouncy ball. The illustrations are vibrant and a great match for this simple story.

Detectives Goat and Fox are at it again, but i must say, that Detective Fox must not be very bright. He keeps asking “Is that the car” for things that are clearly not a car. But that is part of what makes these books fun for the board book age.

I really enjoyed this book and found the information interesting. I think the chapters are well laid out and easy to understand. I do wish it had more actual pictures of the buildings and bridges that are mentioned. There are some pictures like the Gherkin building, but there are some interesting buildings mentioned that are only illustrations like the floating homes of Norway, or the hexagonal domes in Cornwall.

This book is beautiful, but the story not so much. It's a sad story. A giant panda lives in the bamboo forest. But a fire is set to the forest to make room for more housing. But the panda doesn't want to lose his home, so with the help of the big tree and the villages, the fire will be put out. Then panda meets back up with his missing brother. This part is not only incomplete, it pops in from nowhere.

A simple rhyme that is just beautiful. The illustrations are a perfect match. This book showcases two languages, English and plains Cree. I have no idea how to pronounce any of the Cree words, but it looks like a beautiful language I would love to learn.

This book was just not for me. I love all the artwork, but the story was long and drawn out. To me its a parable for being adopted or in the foster system. A little mermaid is left by her parents and learns nothing of society. Until she makes a new turtle friend who takes her into her family and teachers her the way of the sea. It wasn’t a bad book, just not one I will be buying.

I really hope this is only a partial book, because if this is the full thing, it sucks. The story ends with no warning, which is why I think it’s a sample galley. I can not decide if this is an adult parody book, or a kids picture book. I need an ending to tell me. It goes against what most books try to preach about pretty is on the inside, and be yourself. Once again, I need the ending to form a full picture. Until I get one, this is not a great review, but that’s because the 17 pages I have read so far, are not great.

If you were a fan of the picture puzzles in the Highlights for Kids magazines at the doctor's office then you are going to love this book. Simple seek and find that the reader can color, sure to bring memories to the parents buying then for their kids.