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Book Review: Ivy Lost and Found

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Ivy Lost and Found by Cynthia Lord

Ivy Lost and Found
by Cynthia Lord, Stephanie Graegin (Goodreads Author) (Illustrations)

5 out of 5 stars

Ivy used to be the favorite toy, but she was forgotten in a box in the attic for a long time. Now she has been added to the Book Buddies at the library, where children can check out a toy the way they would check out a book. Ivy is not sure she is ready for new adventures with new children, and she worries that she won’t make friends with the other toys. She learns that if you are lost, it just means you can be found again.

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Board Book Review: Lit for Little Hands Jane Eyre

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Lit for Little Hands by Brooke Jorden

Lit for Little Hands: Jane Eyre
by Brooke Jorden, Olga Skomorokhova (Illustrations)

5 out of 5 stars

This board book tells the story of Jane Eyre, simplified for little readers. It has interactive pull tabs and flaps to reveal the mysteries surrounding Thornfield Manor! Some of the story is told with quotes from the original novel and includes original dialogue as well.

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Klutz Craft Sets Review

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My Cat Mermaid & Friends by Klutz

My Cat Mermaid & Friends
by Klutz (Creator)

5 out of 5 stars

This craft set has everything you need to sew your own felt toys! The instruction book includes step-by-step activities that help little readers to practice their sewing skills.

There are two practice projects for sewing on paper before you try sewing the felt toys. There is plenty of yarn in different colors to choose from, and 3 different designs of toys. The glitter stickers and decorations make this project extra special!

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Picture Book Review: Adventure Kitty

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Adventure Kitty by James Hemingway

Adventure Kitty
by James Hemingway, FolksnFables (Illustrator)

4 out of 5 stars

Adventure Kitty goes exploring in the woods, looking for someone to play with. He asks the goose, the raccoon, the possum, and a frog, but no one wants to play with him. He befriends a little beaver, but he avoids the skunk. He gets into a rough fight with a coyote. When he is lost, the Adventure Kitty asks an owl for directions.

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Picture Book Review: The Melody

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The Melody by Oded Burla

The Melody
by Oded Burla

4 out of 5 stars

A melody is searching for someone who will listen to it and sing it. The melody asks the mountains, the trees, and the river if they are hoping for a song. But they either won’t listen or already have their own songs. The melody asks the animals and birds if they need a song to sing, but no one wants the melody. Finally the melody finds a mother who needs to soothe her baby with a song.

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Candlewick Picture Book Reviews Batch

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I'll Go and Come Back by Rajani LaRocca

I’ll Go and Come Back
by Rajani LaRocca (Goodreads Author), Sara Palacios (Illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

A little girl visits her grandmother in India, but they only speak a few words in each other’s language. They learn to bond through books, playing games, and eating good food. They shop together in the market, and dress in the same colors. Their love grows and keeps them strong even when they are apart.

This is such a sweet book! I actually cried at the end, because it made me think of my own grandmother. The bond between grandmother and granddaughter is so strong and special, and that is celebrated beautifully in this book.

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Book Review: Aunt Jane’s Nieces Out West

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Aunt Jane's Nieces Out West by Edith Van Dyne

Aunt Jane’s Nieces Out West (Aunt Jane’s Nieces, #9)
by Edith Van Dyne

4 out of 5 stars

Uncle John and his nieces discover the delights and dangers of the motion picture business when they befriend two young actresses. When a mysterious young man makes their acquaintance, the group are puzzled to explain what he is doing in California.

This penultimate book in the series is so much fun! It has mystery and stolen jewels, a daring rescue, and all the intrigues of the early days of silent films. It was really interesting to see how the girls and their Uncle John got entangled in the lives of these two actresses and the mysterious young man. I loved learning more about the motion picture business in its early days. It’s like a little snippet of history.

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Picture Book Review: This is a School

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This Is a School by John Schu

This Is a School
by John Schu (Goodreads Author), Veronica Miller Jamison(illustrator)

4 out of 5 stars

School is not just a place for learning. Children grow and change as their teachers help them to see their potential. The children discover their love of art and music. They make friends and help each other. They make mistakes and try to make amends. They fail at some things and try again. School is a place for exploration and community.

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Children’s Book Review: Marco Polo Brave Explorer

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Marco Polo Brave Explorer by Cynthia Lord

Marco Polo Brave Explorer
by Cynthia Lord, Stephanie Graegin

5 out of 5 stars

Marco Polo is a small toy mouse, who can be checked out from the library just like a book. But he is so small that he never gets borrowed by any of the children, because they are afraid he will get lost. Seth visits the library, looking for something to help him be braver, and he discovers that Marco Polo is just the adventurous mouse to help.

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