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: The Joy of Christmas - Precious Moments and Jamie Calloway-Hanauer - October 2023 It's Christmas time and that means it's time to celebrate love, and kindness and spread joy with your families and friends this gorgeous picture book from Precious Moments and Jamie Calloway-Hanauer, teaches readers just that. The Joy of Christmas starts with waking up on Christmas morning and talks about opening presents under the tree, building a snowman sledding cooking and eating lunch with the family, and singing Christmas carols. It then moves on to show that despite all this Christmas is not just about the fun materialistic side and getting gifts but also about God's love for one another and the true meaning of Christmas time. A heartfelt religious read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy while making special memories this year! With endearing rhymes and warm illustrations, this uplifting Christian book is the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for toddlers and kids ages 3-7 durin...

Review: There's Snow One Like You - Rose Rossner - October 2023 I have been in a bit of a reading slump the last couple of days, so I decided to read and clear a few of the picture books that I had received from Netgalley as these were quick reads and ones that I could get through and pump a few out. There's Snow One Like You is by one of my favourite children's authors Rose Rossner. I am a sucker for puns and quirky tales and she brings all that with her gorgeous picture books about parental love and family time. The illustrations in all her books are also super beautiful and adorable, they are the type of illustrations that make you go awh as they are also cute and fun. There's Snow One Like You is the perfect wintery read and as a board book it is great and easy to read for children aged 3-6 years old and if you have a child that is beginning school - this book is an excellent tool in teaching your child what puns are. Combining beautiful illustrations of polar bears...