My Review of the Candy Cane Fiasco by Rachel Hilz

 

“The Candy Cane Fiasco” is a cute, amusing tale of a little girl who gets a candy cane from Grandma and that starts a chain of sticky catastrophies. When the little girl eats the candy cane, it creates a sticky mess. A cat, a Chiristmas Tree, and even, Santa get stuck together. The illustrations are engaging and entertaining. At first, grandma doesnn’t have a solution to the situation. She thinks Santa can help when he comes on Christmas Eve.But he arrives and has no idea what to do. In fact, he gets stuck as well. And in the end, everyone in the family gets a special surprise, courtesy of Santa himself. I believe very young children will enjoy this silly tale.
I would have enjoyed it even more if everyone in the famly had names and each of them helped solve the problem.

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New book review for Wanda the Wandering Wand by Joe Borda

 

"Wanda the Wandering Wand" is a creative tale, about Wanda the wand who loses her witch, Gertrude. 

Sawyer is a little boy who loves playing fetch with his dog, Luna. One day, while he is playing with his dog, Sawyer discovers a wand sticking up out of a tree stump. Wanda tries various spells on Sawyer and Luna, but she notices the spells are confused and puzzling things are happening. For example, Wanda intends to turn Luna into a feather, but the little dog becomes a giant dog, with feathered wings instead.

Lots of entertaining antics occur in ths story and the illustrations are cute and fitting. However, I thought the ending was abrupt, although it does peak the reader's curiosity. It doesn't show an outcome so I imagine there will be a sequel soon.

At the end of the book there are discussons that are good topics to encourage children to use their imagination.

Review by children's author Deanie Humphrys-Dunne

Review of Rooty the Rutabaga by Steven Megson

 Rooty the Rutabaga lived in his own corner of the garden. When he heard other vegetables dancing and laughing, he assumed the potato, broccoli, peppers and their friends were laughing at him because he looked different.  Rooty sat in his corner feeling angry. One day two peppers were playing catch, tossing a nut. When the nut hit Rooty in the head, he was upset, but he asked the peppers if they were looking for the nut. Soon the peppers introduced Rooty to thier friends. At first, the other veggies were curious becaue they had never seen a rutabaga. But eventually, Rooty makes new friends and learns no one  was laughing at him after all. 

The illustratons are adorable and I think children and famiies will love this book. In addition, they will enjoy the questions and activities at the end of the book. Highly recommended.

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Review of Lu, the Little Lady Bug That was Afraid to Fly

 

I thought Lu, the Little Lady bug That was Afraid to Fly was an adorable tale. 

Here is my review of this endearing children's tale.

"Lu, the Little Lady Bug That was Afraid to Fly" is an adorable story for little ones. Lu, is timid and very fearful of flying. Instead, she loves sitting on her favorite daisy. Lu meets Mr. Caterpillar who hopes he can push her high enough into the sky. But when that doesn't work, he brings strong ants, who try lifiting her into the air. Mrs. Spider comeas along and offers another creative idea to help her fly. Lu is brave enought to try each of the methods suggested by her new friends. Finally, Mrs. Butterfly has the best idea of all and Lu opens her wings! it's a beautifully illustrated story with a great message for children. I recommend it highly.

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New review for Charlie the Horse!

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Stop by to check out this brand new review for Charlie the Horse! What is Charlie's big dream? What would he rather do other than training? Find the answers here: https://arabianhorsetravel.com/book-review-charlie-the-horse/

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Review for Jeannie's Crab Lake Winter Tales

If you'd love to read about this charming tale, please visit this link for my review:

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