Review: Best Wishes: Time After Time

 

Lucy is excited about the class field trip to the Natural History Museum - but the day goes worse than she ever imagined. At the end of the day, she receives a package with a magic bracelet. She wishes for a do-over day to right the wrongs. 

But the wish doesn't go the way she expects either. Lucy's stuck living the same day over and over again. And it never seems to get better. How can she make anything better?

My Thoughts: Book three in the series is a Groundhog's Day situation is cute. Imagine the worst day ever and having to relive it over and over again. I love how Lucy tried to change things and when that didn't work, she problem solved to make things better. Her problem solving was clever. I loved the chats between Addie, Becca, and Lucy. I can't wait to see what happens next. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: A must have series for your library's collection 

Picture Book Review: Ramble Shamble Children

 

Five siblings enjoy their house and the land surrounding it. But one day they discover a picture in a book. They determine that the house is proper and their house looks nothing like it. So they get to work making their home more proper. But will it make them happier?

This is a sweet story about being yourself and managing expectations. The siblings look after each other and they all come together. I love how they're always outside gardening or playing or just soaking up nature. Plus I adore the illustrations.

Fun Fact: I'll be honest, Lauren Castillo is one of my favorite illustrators

Christina Soontornvat is one of my favorite authors.

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended picture book for your school and public library

Picture Book Wednesday: Simon and the Art Museum

 

Simon and his parents are at the art museum. Looking at ALL the art. Simon is bored but his parents aren't ready to leave...

I really enjoyed this book about art museums. I felt for Simon. He was bored but he solved his problems by becoming art, people watching, and eating cheesecake. This is a great introduction to museums for kids. Plus the art work was fun.

Cover Thoughts: Cute - captures the book perfectly

Library Recommendation: A great picture book for your library collection

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Series Review: Diary of an Ice Princess

Lina comes from a different type of family. She's a princess who lives in a castle in the clouds. Everyone in her family, including herself, can control the weather. Lina needs to figure out her special skill. But Lina also wants to be normal; she's dying to go to public school with her best friend. She finds everything about public school fascinating and refreshing. But no one besides her best friend can know her secret.

My Thoughts: This is such a fun series. I love Lina. She makes a lot of mistakes but she always fixes them. She has a big heart and big dreams. She has friend drama, family drama, and school drama. The books are diary entries with lots of illustrations. Just a little over 100 pages, these books are quick reads. I love all the weather talk. It would be fun to have a magical power like Lina's!

Cover Thoughts: Super Cute!

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: A fantastic selection for your school and public libraries.

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