I really loved the humor in this one and while the moral lesson is a bit murky, I think many kids will simply think of it as funny because it's so obvI really loved the humor in this one and while the moral lesson is a bit murky, I think many kids will simply think of it as funny because it's so obvious how harmless Bunny & Clyde are and how guilty they feel about their missteps. Thankfully all ends well. Full review here -https:// instagram /p/C4sb8aPo8oB/...more
Akin to the Babysitters Little Sister books, this new series is perfect for younger readers who really want to read the Cupcake Diaries books but arenAkin to the Babysitters Little Sister books, this new series is perfect for younger readers who really want to read the Cupcake Diaries books but aren't quite ready. In this series opener, we follow Katie's little sister, Emily as she starts at a new school and finds friends with the help of some baked goods, all while figuring out how to get out of her loving stepsister's shadow. I loved the warm blended family dynamics and the support between the older members of the Cupcake Club and Emily's crew. Such a fun series starter that kids as young as the second grade can enjoy....more
This new chapter book follows six kids living in a seaside town in four acts showing a day in the lives. First we begin with Matteo whose dad runs theThis new chapter book follows six kids living in a seaside town in four acts showing a day in the lives. First we begin with Matteo whose dad runs the sand and sky shops. Matteo decides to start his own little shop to build unusual kites for tourists. Then Sophie and Sasha whose mom runs a sandwich shop but are twins different as night and day take a midday beach trip where they eat a SANDwich. Eli, Ezra and Elana live in a lighthouse and run a sham tour that ends when they introduce their grandma as ancient but not prehistoric. And finally all the kids meet and hang out in the fourth act. This was full of surprises, delightfully funny, unexpectedly weird in places (chomp chomp!), and full of seaside town coziness that makes for an engaging beginner chapter book....more