What does it mean to be a queen? Is it just the crown upon your head, or is it making everyone else work while you take the biggest lily pad and the juiciest flies? What happens when you lose that crown? Are you still queen? An appropriate story for our times that is beautifully illustrated.

Ned loves to knit. He is the only pirate who does. Even the Captain thinks its a waste of time. That is until Ned’s knitting skills come in handy. This book is wonderfully illustrated, and told in sing-song rhyme. I like that it show males doing a traditionally female activity. Knitting is an art, not a stereotype.

This was a really inventive way to teach kids about germs. It’s told from the perspective of Salmonella (also known as Sam). He tells us about his family, his travels, and even his evil uncles and cousins. I think this is a fabulous book that will be easier for kids to remember. Help them learn why washing hands can be important, but also that germs are nothing of which to be afraid. This husband and wife teams turned out a great book.

This Easter Otter has to lean to share. This book focuses more on eggs and sharing then the easter story, which is fine for this reader, by may not be fine for other. The illustrations, as always, are on point and enjoyable. Next please.

A rhyming little book about Pete and his ducky friends. They spend the day playing in the sun, but not in the rain. A fine addition to the collection.

This appears to be the last Gronk. Which makes me sad. I even checked the website and there has been nothing new since April 2015. So no more Gronk for me. No more cuddly monster that can not stay out of trouble. Gronk, I am sad to see you go.

Another fun one in this series. I do think there may be some strips out of order. Because in one stirp Gronk is in trouble for breaking Dale’s phone, then pages later, you see how he breaks it. A fun series for young and old alike.

I really like this series. It has heart. It’s good for all ages. And Gronk is like a two year old who is really 129.

Oh my Goodness, I LOVE THIS BOOK! Its colorful, the monsters are adorable, and it really gets at the heart of being a friend. It may be a valentine book, but it can be read any time. I hope there are more!!