Review: The Art Detective (This Shape Becomes... Book 1) by Alex Robinson

Title: The Art Detective (This Shape Becomes....)
Author: Alex Robinson
Publisher: AMComix Inc.
Published: Sept. 4, 2015
Genre: Children ages 5 on up
Review: ebook provided by author
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You are an art detective who is about to have the biggest case of your career. A major new exhibition is under threat.

A mysterious artist and an elusive thief will test your abilities to the limits and when you think it's all over, it's just beginning...

A visually appealing interactive book for children who enjoy mysteries and art. It stimulates shape recognition and encourages children to experience a variety of art mediums including Paint programs, Wacom tablets or even just pen and paper.

Review: P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Missing Bottle by Bec J. Smith

Title: P.I. Penguin and the Case of the Missing Bottle

Author: Bec J. Smith
Published: Jan 22, 2015
Publisher: Aulexic
Genre: Ages 5 on up
Review: ebook provided by author
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In this, the first book of the P.I. Penguin series, P.I. Penguin is on the hunt for Bella Bottlenose’s missing bottle. Was it stolen by a nasty bottle thief? Let’s follow the clues to find out!

Join P.I. Penguin as he solves crimes and mysteries for his animal friends while trying to discover the truth of the mystery that set him on his path, that of his missing parents.

Aulexic titles are all carefully crafted to encourage language and literacy learning. Each story is rich with rhyme and rhythm, vivid concrete words, vibrant images, and dyslexia-friendly text and formatting. We focus on creating engaging stories to inspire even the most resistant readers.

Review: Ellie's Best Beach Vacation Ever (The Amazing Adventures of Ellie The Elephant #4) by Marci Fair

Title: Ellie's Best Beach Vacation Ever  #4
Author: Marci Fair
Published: Jan. 15, 2016
Publisher: Pacochel Press
Pages: 38
Genre: Children 3 on up
Review: Paperback provided by author
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Ellie the elephant and Pudgy the penguin are stuffed animals…and the best of friends. They have been on many adventures together, like moving to a new neighborhood, flying on an airplane, visiting animal friends and relatives at a zoo, going back to school together to meet new teachers and learn—and now they get to enjoy a summer adventure on a wonderful beach vacation!
The excitement mounts as Ellie and Pudgy pack their beach balls and sunglasses and jump in the car for the game-filled drive to the coast.
Once they arrive, Ellie and Pudgy head straight for the beach to dig in the warm sand, swim in the sparkly blue ocean, and see lots of colorful fish. Then they head out for an afternoon packed full of fun!
Join in the adventure as these best friends share many new experiences while on their special beach vacation—traveling to a new place, trying new activities, riding bikes, enjoying a froggie lunch and sweet treats, swimming, building the biggest sandcastle ever, visiting an un-butterfly garden and much more as they spend a sunny day outside and explore this special beach town!

Review: The Big Blueberry Barf-Off! (Rotten School #1) by R.L. Stine

Title: The Big Blueberry Barf-Off (Rotten School #1)
Author: R.L. Stine
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: April 14, 2009
Pages: 133
Genre: Children Ages 8 on up
Review: Paperback from library
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Important Message!

Welcome to the Rotten School. We are proud of our school, founded 100 years ago by I. B. Rotten. If you follow the rules, we know your time here will be happy. RULE NUMBER ONE: Watch out for Bernie Bridges. Bernie is trouble!

That is my important message. Enjoy your stay. I know that after a short while, you will all truly deserve the name Rotten Students.

Headmaster Upchuck

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Today we're having the world's grossest pie-eating contest! My ROTTEN HOUSE buddies against the wimps at NYCE HOUSE. Who can eat 25 blueberry pies? Will it get ugly? Who will barf first? Will we win? Dudes, Bernie B. doesn't know the word lose. Ready, set, EAT PIE!

Bernie Bridges

Children's Review: Gingers Wood: Tyler No-Tail Mouse by K.L. Seal

Title: Ginger Wood: Tyler No-Tail Mouse
Author: K.L. Seal
Published: Aug. 55,2014
Publisher: Self
Pages: 26
Genre: Children ages 7 on up
Review: ebook provided by author
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In a world of animal books, children's stories and animal adventures, one mouse is about to learn the consequence of being too greedy. After a spectacular New Year's party, the family and friends of Tyler mouse hear about his love of strawberry jam - and the fact that he can't get any because nobody knows how to make it. Deciding to set out on a short and sweet adventure quest to track down a pot of his favourite treat. On the way he encounters his friend Freddy, an animal jam has never encountered. Sharing a common goal, they set out to raid the jam store of Franky farmer, renowned for his hoard of strawberry jam. But the crafty farmer has set a trap for the animal jam thieves, and Tyler's adventure quest comes to an abrupt end when Franky catches him in the act. Fast as they can, Tyler and Freddy escape to the safety of their family and friends, where vow to never again go on such dangerous animal adventures. Short and sweet, this tale of Gingers Wood is sure or a place among the classics of children's stories, and like other animal books, has a colourful array of characters that will entertain and enchant children and adults alike.

Review: My World, My Words: by Erin Urban

Title: My World, My Words
Author: Erin Urban
Published: Sept. 17, 2013
Publisher: Self
Pages: 36
Genre: Poetry
Review: ebook
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This lovely book is written from the heart of a twelve year old girl.
It is full of poetry and a short story

NetGalley Review: Calling All Cars by Sue Fliess

Title: Calling All Cars
Author: Sue Fliess
Date to be published: March 1, 2016
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pages: 32
Genre: children ages 1-5
Review: Paperback provided by Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
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Big cars, small cars, let's call ALL cars! This bouncy text explores the wonderful world of cars zipping up, down, fast, and slow. A perfect basic concept books for eager young learners from the author of Tons of Trucks. Then cruise into bedtime!
Rest cars, Hush cars
No more rush, cars.
Cars pull in, turn off the light.
Sweet dreams, sleepy cars...goodnight!

Filled with vibrant art, adorable animal characters, and cars of all kinds from love bugs to the demolition derby, Calling All Cars is for every child who loves to read about things that go! Surprise bonus -- follow one long road throughout this vividly imagined world and don't miss the hidden clues in the artwork!