Waffles and Pancakes (A lesson in friendship) by Cindy Springsteen {Read April 10, 2012}

*With help from my three year old son.

This is a great book written by Cindy Springsteen.  It was wonderfully written and had great illustrations.  My son really enjoyed the book and I had to read it a few times and I’m sure I will have to read it to him again soon.  He really loved the hamsters in the story.  He also enjoyed the colorful pictures.  I was worried that he wouldn’t follow the story (since he just turned three), but he surprised me.  He took from it that “cause you [mommy], and Nana, and pop love me so much we are happy with our little house.” And “I should play with Eva (his puppy) sometimes instead of toys.”  This story has a wonderful message that with possessions don’t make you happy, love does.  I highly recommend this book and give it 5 out of 5 stars. 

Sparkle’s Song by Samantha Hale {Read in Jan. 2012}

This story was wonderfully illustrated.  It was a very touching story of heart-ache and in a way about finding happiness in a dark time.  There were parts that personally were very sad and would seem difficult to explain to a child.  It was a great story.  I think it would be more for kids older than five.  For a children’s book I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars.

The Goblin and the Girl by Neil Irani {Read in Jan. 2012}

I found this to be a very touching story and perfect for any children who are uncertain about themselves or have any questions on self image. It is wonderfully written and illustrated.  I also think that this book can really help many children in how they view themselves.  I would think it to be more for elementary aged kids.  For a children’s book I give it 4 out of 5 stars.

Will be available Feb. 2012

The Fearsome Beastie by Giles Paley-Phillips {Read in Jan. 2012}

*With help from my three year old son.

This book was very cute book written by Giles Paley-Phillips.  It is wonderfully written and illustrated.  I have had to read it to my son several times.  He loves the colors and pictures.  He really enjoys the rhyming.  I think it is a very courageous book for kids who have fears of monsters.  I think there is also a hidden message of not always trusting something just because of the way it looks.  On a children’s book level I give it 4 out of 5 stars.