Albertine's Got Talent - The Review

• Format: Hardcover
• Author: Shena Power  Illustrated by: Madeline Valentine
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
• ISBN: 978-0-8050-8177-0

Dad is a prize winning gardener, Mom can speedily sew complicated outfits, and brother Sam is an expert at soccer, but Albertine needs help uncovering her hidden talents.


Review: Poor Albertine. She can't tumble, can't swim, and just stinks at woodworking. I rather enjoyed the story as a whole. I liked how Albertine's Parents introduced her to new things to help her find her talent.  The Great-Aunt Sophie sequence was fantastic! The illustrations really compliment the story and bring it to life. Other than the font, this is a fantastic read. I'm not a fan of Comic Sans, but that's just me.  A great idea for parents with kids who haven't found their "thing" yet.  I hope you enjoy, Albertine's Got Talent.

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Paulie Pastrami Achieves World Peace - The Review

• Format: Hardcover
• Author: James Proimos
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• ISBN: 978-0-316-03292-6

Seven year-old Paulie, an ordinary boy, brings peace to his home and school through small acts of kindness, but needs help to achieve his goal of world peace.

Review: I love Paulie Pastrami! His idea of making the world a better place one person, animal, or plant, at a time is incredible.  Paulie finally achieves world peace with the help of his father, the family 68 VW Bug, and a heaping helping of cupcakes.  The only thing that could make this book better? A cupcake!  I highly recommend this book for parents that want to teach their kids a little something about generosity and good will.

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Buffalo Wings: The Review

• Format: Hardcover
• Author: Aaron Reynolds, Illustrator: Paulette Bogan
• Publisher: Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
• ISBN: 978-1-59990-062-9

While searching for the perfect Super Bowl snack, Rooster comes across a recipe for buffalo wings and, before reading it completely, goes in search of what he believes is the missing ingredient.


Review: Just in time for the season! I found this treasure of a book while perusing the shelves at the Rochester Hills Public Library. I love how the animals on the farm come together to throw a spectacular viewing party, referring to Mrs. Nuthatcher's cookbook for the best recipes.  I thought it was a very funny tale, not many places you see a rooster driving a truck. The illustrations in this story are just what it needs to put it over the top! A must read for any child!

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It's Sunday Sunday Sunday

     Today is a big day all across the country.  Some will be cheering on their favorite NFL teams, or reading a good book with Jenn, while I brave the cold and scrub the ick of winter from the car.  If you feel like reading a good short story to your kids today, check out the short story tab located at the top of the page.  I am also going to start doing reviews of the fantastic children's picture books that I find on my visits to the local Public Library.  What are some of your favorite children's picture books? Comment below and you just might see your favorite featured!

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I've been trying to find new ways to make my blog a bit more user-friendly. Please be patient while I iron out all the kinks and try to make it awesome, just for you.

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