I loved this title. I can not decide what I like more, the story and layout, or the illustrations. Its just wonderful. The lights went out and the Queen's shadow disappeared. But who stole it? It is a fiction story that helps explain the difference between how different animals see, all wrapped in a who-done-it mystery.

A fun picture book about a trio of animal friends who are very competitive with each other. Each tries to best the other to determine not only who is better but which species is superior.

Cute

This was a cute story about furniture. I even liked the illustrations. It was a different take on a pirate story, and it was very enjoyable.

This is a fun non-fiction book about spiders presented as a standard picture book. I really like the idea and concept. It's making kids learn while they think they are reading a story.

This is a fun non-fiction book about lice is presented as a standard picture book. I really like the idea and concept. It's making kids learn while they think they are reading a story. Plus in this title, the head Louse is pretty cheeky and even offers to give you the answers to your math test if you promise to let him stay on your head.

Abandoned NYC

I really, really liked this book. It grabbed you from the beginning and didn't let go. (Fair warning there is some teenage angst in the middle that is a little tiresome but ends quickly.) Jack the Ripper is at it again in the city of London but it is over 100 years later, and even with a city of CCTV cameras, there is no finding the villain. While all of this is going on Rory is a new Louisiana Southerner at a very British boarding school. Trying to fit in at home is a cake walk compared to a school that requires daily sports classes, tons of work, and even classes on Saturday. Plus the school is in the middle of the Ripper's play ground.

This book was nothing like I thought it would be, but I am not disappointed.

To me the best part of this book is the illustrations. A kid goes looking for his lost dragon, and finds lots of other things instead.