This week, I posted:
–New Releases– Read my reviews for:
–Nonfiction Picture Book Challenge Wednesday– Read my review for:
–Celebrate This Week– This week, I’m celebrating little moments the past few days.
[***] An adorable story of a pig and pug told in a simple style and repeated texts make it perfect for emergent readers. A sweet message that anyone can be friends despite their outward differences.
[**] A fly is sucked into a vacuum and experiences the 5 stages of grief. The illustrations give more to the story and is full of details readers will appreciate.
[**] I didn’t like this as much as other installments in the series. Lulu wasn’t that likable in this one. And why couldn’t Bumblebee Boy be the friend? Hopefully I’m not outgrowing the series.
[***] An interesting picture book reminiscent of Harold and the Purple Crayon. A boy begins painting the bare walls different colors and discovers one surprise after the other.
[***] A cute story of two cats who end up sharing their very different worlds with one another.
[***] I didn’t think I would like this as much I did. A fun introductions to dinosaurs in a fun lift the flap format. Playful illustrations.
[**] An interesting study of a seemingly harmless teasing that leads to bullying. When what a girl starts gets out of control, will she be able to stand up for what’s right?
Sunny Side Up by Jennifer L. Holm
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The Holm’s offer a semi-autobiographical tale of family secrets and the consequences. Alternating between flashbacks and Sunny’s current situation of spending summer with her grandpa, readers will be surprised at the revelation. It’s a topic I don’t think I’ve seen handled so delicately and effectively.
Squish #7: Deadly Disease of Doom by Jennifer L Holm
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Another fun quick read in the series and contained more science stuff than previous titles which is actually welcome. Super Amoeba’s story seemed to end abruptly which made me wonder if that was always the case or if I just constantly blacked out when reading those pages.
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’ve been raving about this book a lot. I’m glad I included it as part of my To Be Read titles of 2015! I love how the characters are just themselves. Mary is disagreeable. Her uncle is a recluse and will not be bothered with spending time with her. The gardener is cranky. Other characters include one who is well liked by both humans and animals and one who is alternatingly afraid he hasn’t long to live and difficult to live with. A secret garden transform them all in surprising ways. The end does seem preachy but what a great bond these people have created. And usually I roll my eyes at how parents are disposed of in middle reader novels but this one seemed to have outdone them all.
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Rating Scale
*= It was OK
**= Liked it
***= Recommended
****= Highly Recommended
*****= Favorite
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Have a great reading week!
The Chronicles Of A Children's Book Writer - Earl Dizon 
What a great selection, for all ages, lots of subjects, and titles I have heard about and now want to read. Thanks.
Sunny Side Up and Red are being talked about so positively, Earl. Glad to read that you like them too. I requested both from my library. There are a few others that I put on my wish list, so thanks for those, too. Happy Reading this week.
I really enjoyed Sunny Side Up and hope to read a few more that you’ve mentioned. The Secret Garden was a favorite of mine when I was growing up. I loved reading Dickon’s voice aloud. There are some racial issues with how Mary and her family saw and treated the people of India that I noticed even as a child, but I always loved the way that Mary and Colin helped each other change.
I just started reading the new Squish book tonight and I’m really looking forward to reading Sunny Side Up as well.
Happy reading this week!
The Secret Garden is still one of my all time favorite books. I still have my original copy… Happy reading to you, loved all the other reviews- Red – interesting book, read that one as well. Can’t wait to read Sunny Side Up.
If I read The Secret Garden before I don’t seem to recall any longer. I am intrigued by Red – will have to find it. I didn’t even realize that Sunny Side Up was a graphic novel – good to know! 🙂