What Should I Wear Now? (Mixed-Up Fashion)
by Jana Sedlackova, Alexandra Majova (Illustrator)

4 out of 5 stars

The characters in this book have gotten very confused about what to wear to their events. You can’t wear pajamas to school! You can’t wear an evening gown to play soccer! On each page, the character learn that their clothing is not the right thing for what they are doing, and then we learn the proper clothing and accessories for their event. You need a wedding dress and suit for your wedding, not swimwear. You need overalls for farm work, not a tennis outfit. You need hiking gear and boots to go on a hike, not a painter’s smock!

Science FACTopia!: Follow the trail of 400 STEM-tastic facts (FACTopia!, 6)
by Rose Davidson (Goodreads Author), Andy Smith (Illustrator)

4 out of 5 stars

This book gives random facts about science, the earth, the universe, animals, trees, and the ocean. We can learn about astronauts, sloths, weird plants, tennis, rabbits, polar bears, and new technology. The illustrations and photos are eye-catching and colorful. Each factoid is short; just one sentence that tantalizes your brain to learn more! The factoids are arranged so that each fact leads into the next with one small thing in common.

However, I have to wonder just how much of this book is true, and how much is just guess-work and theories. The book does not always make it clear which factoids are theories and which are backed up by empirical data.

Llamando a mamá (Spanish Edition) (Calling Mama)
by Anya Damirón, César Barceló (illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

Max calls for his mother every time he needs something. He screams out “Mama!” if he is hungry or can’t reach his toys or wants a glass of water. He yells for her so much that she tells him to only call for her if he really needs help. One day he screams for his mother, but she doesn’t respond. She waits to see what he will do without her. And he learns to be more independent and solve his own little problems by himself. His mother is still there to help him when he really needs it, but Max starts doing things on his own more and more. Until one day, his mother is the one to yell out “Max!” when he is making a mess in the kitchen!