This book is amazingly weird (in a good way)! Max is the dog and Charlie is the boy. We start of in space, take a trip in the subway, through NYC (I think), visit Times Square, and end up in the park. All because Max wanted to take his own adventure. Throughout this adventure Charlie is supposed to learn lessons on chivalry, authority, respect for fear, to not fear, etc. What I think this books actually teaches is chaos theory. Because you stepped of the subway, you met a tall bearded man, etc. This is a groovy book that is wonderfully illustrated. The colors are lush and vibrant and you want to delve in. Overall an enjoyable read.

We all know a so-so cook. Someone's whose pancakes taste more like drywall. Elephant is just such a cook. Let’s not talk about his glue like lemon pudding, or his cannonball muffins. They are a disaster, literally. Now it is up to the monkey to save the day with his trusty tool belt. A ridiculous story that kids will find appealing (no banana pun intended) and be pleased to read over and over again.

Phenomenal. This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. To describe it, take the Westing Game, throw in some Hunger Games, add a dash of the movie Pixels, give Ender the controls, and then like a Goonie NEVER SAY DIE! Most of us should recognize the name Mark Zuckerberg. Well Mr. Halliday is more reclusive then him, and built the ultimate social platform, and video game, and library, and ... but Mr. Halliday has died with no family. The OASIS, a massive multiplayer virtual reality life, and the biggest cash cow in the universe now has no leader. Mr. Halliday didn't want just some big money hungry conglomeration to take control in his passing. He wanted someone as devoted to the OASIS as he was to lead it into the future. On his death a game started. The winner of the game would get control of the company and the fortune that come with it. But to play the game you had to geek all things 80's.

Wade is a gunter. He spends his life in the OASIS. He spends his life searching for the three digital keys that will allow him to pass through the gates of the OASIS and grant him control. But it is a dangerous journey, both online and in life. To say any more is to give too much away. So go READ this. But before you start ask yourself, are you READY PLAYER ONE?

It may seem funny to review a dictionary, but when it is put out by Roald Dahl it is a must read. This is a dictionary like no other. It includes real words, Dahl special invented words, characters, you name it. It is laid out in a fun way and includes illustrations. There are actually instructions in the beginning of the book that tell you how to use a dictionary, plus “did you know” facts and “look it up” clues for various words. A very well done dictionary.

There is actually three stores in this book. Each could be a stand alone. Even grouped together, they are not too long to read at storytime. A little girls constantly makes friends with the woodland creatures. Making friends are great, and so is helping others.

Here comes trouble in this quiet neighborhood. It consists of tigers, alligators, elephants, and more. You just have to know where to look. And if you use your imagination, you too can find trouble. An endearing story of a boy and his knitting happy next door neighbor. A story that should be shared for years to come.

I take this book to be a travel curiosity book for kids. Each city it gives you the County, the language, and the population. Then it has colorful illustrations of the various places to see in that city. The idea is nice, but it’s missing lots of information.For example when you are in Buenos Aires, why should you visit the Floralis Generica sculpture? What is so special about “The Gherkin” in London. And who in the world is Pippi Longtocking? (Okay this one I know, but the kids reading the book may not.) The book does contain a small glossary for words that it uses in other languages which is nice, and so is the world map on the inside covers that tells you the location of each city. That being said, this is probably a book that a school library could use, but not much else.

Wonderful story and wonderfully illustrated. A little boy sits on a swing. In the woods nearby a monster awakes. This monster is hungry and only likes to eat little children. But can the now awake monster find his feast, or will he find defeat?

If this is the finished edition of this books it leaves blank spots. As the reader I can not understand if they expect me to fill in the squiggly part of the story, draw the illustrations , etc. In this galley edition there are either white blank speech boxes, or blue blank squares. There is a page that looks like a white notebook and under that blank green boxes titled Written by, and Illustrated by. If these spots are just unfinished parts of the book, that is great and I can not wait to see them. If this is how it is to go out, then I think there needs to be a short introduction, or maybe Brother asks the audience to write along with him every time they see some symbol. The idea is there, but I can not see the full concept yet. Brother wants to write a story but needs helps. His sister tells him all he needs to start with is a letter and then add another letter, til you get to The End. There is, on by book jacket, Sister with a word bubble that says “It’s your story. You’re the Boss”. But if that is true then it is located a part of the book that many parents take off for safe keeping.

This is an animal book done right. Information is done in “Animal Bites”, small tid bits just perfect for kids with wandering minds. That being said the graphics and page layouts are intriguing and make someone want to see the next page. Since this is about farms we look at farm animals and their various varieties. A favorite thing is the “worthy” sections. Are they Selfie Worthy? Besty Worthy? Very well done Animal Planet.