The Homesick Kitten
by Holly Webb, Sophy Williams (Illustrator)

4 out of 5 stars

Harper’s grandmother is not able to live on her own anymore, so Harper’s family move in with her to take care of her. But Harper is worried that their new kitten Sammy will not adjust well to the move. Sammy is confused by the new house. His food bowl is in a different place, he can’t get out the cat door, and his litter box is nowhere to be found! Sammy is sure that if he could just get outside then he would be able to find their old home again. Will Harper be able to find a way to make Sammy accept their new home?

This book is so adorable! It reminded me of getting my cat, Jellybean, when she was a little kitten and she would sleep at the end of my bed. I love the way the writing describes feline behavior, so that the reader can really envision everything that is happening in the story.

I really loved the way Harper’s family bond together to care for the grandmother. It’s not an easy transition and there are some frayed nerves and disagreements, but ultimately the family support each other through those difficulties and they learn to adjust to their new living situation. Such a lovely character arc for a sweet family!

I enjoyed the simple writing style which is perfect for young readers. Every three or four pages there is a pencil illustration with soft lines. I liked the art work and how it enhanced the story!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

Little Owl Rescue (Little Animal Rescue, #5)
by Rachel Delahaye

3.5 out of 5 stars

Callie is magically transported to a woodland in Texas where she sees a baby barn owl in trouble. The owl family has lost their nest when their tree was cut down, and now the little owlets are hopping around on the ground. Some of the little owls are strong enough to fly, but one young owl is barely able to flap their tiny wings. Callie must find some way to feed the owlet and teach it to fly!

This chapter book is so sweet and fun! The writing is perfect for ages 8-11, as children start to read more on their own. The plot is fairly simple, but keeps things interesting. I liked learning all about barn owls and their habits in the wild.

Every three or four pages there is a pencil illustration. I liked the cute animal designs and soft art style.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

The Puppy Who Ran Away
by Holly Webb, Sophy Williams (Illustrator)

3.5 out of 5 stars
Isabella is moving in with her new stepfamily after her mother gets married. Her new stepbrother has a little puppy, Honey. It will be Isabella’s job to look after the puppy while her stepbrother is out of town, but does Isabella know what Honey really needs?

This is such a sweet story about a blended family learning to get along and build new habits together. I really liked the character arc for Isabella and her new stepbrother. They are kind of awkward around each other at first, but as they both care for Honey, they begin to bond.

I enjoyed the simple writing style which is perfect for young readers ages 7-10. Every three or four pages there is a pencil illustration with soft lines. I liked the art work and how it enhanced the story!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.