Review:  Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth - Colleen AF Venable and Honie Beam -  May 2026 There are books you read, and then there are books that read you right back  cracking open a chapter of your childhood and handing it to you with a grin. Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth, now reimagined as a full-colour graphic novel, did exactly that to me. Here's my confession: I was seven or eight years old when I first fell headlong into the world of Junie B. Jones. Barbara Park's junior fiction series was pure joy on a page ,  chaotic, hilarious, and narrated by a kindergartner with absolutely zero filter. I tore through those little chapter books like they were going out of fashion. Now, thirty-something years later, I find myself sitting down with the graphic novel adaptation and laughing just as loudly. Possibly louder. My family thinks I've lost the plot. Maybe I have, but I regret nothing. In this story, Junie B. has made one of her classic, spectacular blu...

Review: Avocado Magic - Taltal Levi - March 2024 I had been in the past couple of weeks in a really bad reading slump for myself and when I get like this and I am screaming out for books to read, I give myself something quick to read and I know I had a couple of picture books left on my Netgalley shelf to read and review. Avocado Magic by Taltal Levi was one of them and after reading this book, I guarantee it will give you and other readers a new appreciation for the Avocado which is often a tasteless food. In Avocado Magic by Taltal Levi, it is Ellie's birthday. She goes to bed all excited but when she wakes up in the morning, she is disappointed as even though she is now a whole year older, she doesn't feel any different than she did the day before. Nothing has changed, how can a birthday and being a year older not make any significant change? Her Dad, seeing Ellie is down gives her an Avocado seed to nurture and grow and explains that just like this process can be slow and ...

Review: Growing Up Powerful - Rebel Girls - May 2023 Growing Up Powerful is an empowering and informative book that every girl between the ages of 12 and 16 should have on her bookshelf. Written in a relatable and engaging style, this guide takes on the challenges and triumphs of adolescence with compassion and understanding. Puberty can be a rollercoaster ride, and this book serves as a reliable companion throughout the journey. It covers a wide range of topics, from navigating new friendships and discovering inner strength to dealing with body changes, school stress, and social anxiety. The authors understand the complexities of being a teenage girl in today's world and provide practical advice to help readers build unshakable confidence. What sets Growing Up Powerful apart is its interactive format. With Q&As between experts and girls from different parts of the world, readers can gain insights from real experiences. The inclusion of fun quizzes adds an element of excitement...

Review: Someday - Stephanie Stansbie - November 2022 This was such an adorable story and living your life in the present and not wanting it to rush on by. The illustrations in this book were also amazing and the pictures were so gorgeous to look at, there was just something lovely about these illustrations that reminded me similar to the artwork of Thomas Kinkade. When I was younger, I went through a stage where I was slightly obsessed with his Christmas paintings and scenery. The other thing I loved was the fact that this was a subtle beauty as it was done in the colours of the cover. Someday, our little bear cub wants to be big just like his mum and do the things she and the other adult bears can do, as he hates being little. She talks him through that Someday will come and someday he will be an adult, but for now just to enjoy life as when you get older - you will wish you could have been a kid longer. This is a great read and something that everyone can relate to as all children ...