I guarantee you, I would have just loved My Merry Christmas Journal by Diana Zourelias when I was a kid. It's pretty typical for what you might find in a Christmas activity book for kids, of course, but that doesn't take away from how much fun I'm sure a bunch of children are going to have…
Clarence's Big Secret by Christine Mac and illustrated by Mathilde Cenq-Mars is one of those books that I immediately couldn't help myself with because it involves teaching someone who struggled with reading how to read. One of the more important messages I believe in with my whole heart, I couldn't wait to see where this book…
A Pocketful of Stars by Aisha Bushby has one of the most beautiful covers I've ever seen. I just love how the colors are all blended together. I'd be lying if I said the cover hadn't motived me somewhat to request this book. The story itself is one that I was only a little interested in.…
Trending by Kira Vermond and illustrated by Clayton Hanmer is just a book I couldn't help feeling somewhat curious about. I can say probably never would have picked this book up several years ago, but now I definitely think it has some merits. Fads and trends: How do they start? Why do they spread? And…
Golden Threads by Suzanne Del Rizzo and illustrated by Miki Sato is one book that I'm sure you all can easily guess why I requested it. In truth, it was not the plot that motivated me but rather it was the adorable fox stuffie there on the cover. When a storm sweeps Emi’s beloved stuffed fox…
William's Getaway by Annika Dunklee and illustrated by Yong Ling Kong seems like a cute story about the frustrations of siblings. I'm honestly not sure, at this point, what motivated me in particular to pick this one up. But I'm sure it will have a great message to send. William’s little brother, Edgar, always wants to…
And I'm back with yet another 2019 YA release that I've already read! All Eyes on Us by Kit Frick is one of those books that I wouldn't have minded not reading. I don't feel I really got anything out of having read it and I think that is my biggest problem. With only so much…