Book Reviews by book.maddie

The Bright Promise is a heartwarming book about the world, animals, nature, and hope. The book takes readers on a journey with the animals of the world while they are on the Arc in the story from the Bible. Not only do readers see every animal prancing about, but readers learn about the fear from scary rainstorms and the hope of rainbows that follow storms. This book is an uplifting glimpse into nature and the hope that comes from creation.

Federico Exaggerated is a classic tale of The Boy Who Cried Wolf but instead of a boy, the main character is a bird! This story will take readers on a Spanish and nature-filled journey near the Rio Grande with a covey of quail and one specific bird, Federico, who is charismatic and full of exciting stories. While Federico is telling his covey about a riveting story, one of the quail announces that berries have been spotted. Next thing Federico hears is a loud stampede of hungry birds and no one to listen to his story. While Federico trails behind the group, he finds something unbelievable!

My Girly Unicorn is an adventure in the colorful sky on rainbows, under rain clouds, and running along with rowdy young unicorns. This story takes readers through the world of adolescent unicorns and their exciting games and antics. However, some unicorns do not treat a certain unicorn with kindness. When something dark interrupts their light-filled skies, a surprising character emerges as a resilient guide for hope and joy for the other children. Readers will ride along on a vibrant coaster of joy, determination, and confidence in My Girly Unicorn.

Your Body Rocks is a stellar educational children’s book for kids to learn about their bodies and others' bodies. The most important lesson expressed in the book is that every person’s body is special, and it rocks! This book touches on various topics related to anatomy, consent, gender, safety, and growth. It is perfect for readers of any age for them to read along with their parents, ask questions, and learn how special their bodies are!

Family Fun Day is a story set in a winter wonderland called Penguin World. The story follows a young and unique penguin named Tweet Tweet. While at Family Fun Day, Tweet Tweet is feeling somewhat anxious about returning to school. Her mother comforts her and reminds her to focus on the day in front of them and just have fun. After some reassurance, Tweet Tweet runs into her friend, Pegie. Tweet Tweet and Pegie have fun in the snow and ice and talk to many of their school friends; their teacher even shows up!

Isla Dilah’s Nursery Rhymes is written by Isla’s grandmother about the special times they spend together. Nana has incorporated their family animals into classic nursery rhymes and made each of them special for Isla. From Bah Bah Black Sheep to Itsy Bitsy Spider, Nana has created a world of rhyme around Isla Dilah, and readers get to be a part of it!



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