Hello, friends! And at last, we are caught up with our reviews! Our book today is Magic Box by Katie Cleminson, a joyful tale of a young master magician named Eva. Eva find a magic box one day and jumps in, and becomes a master magician. Suddenly, whatever she wishes for appears in a snap. … Continue reading Magic Box (Katie Cleminson)
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Can I Always Come Back Home? (Christine Cruz)
(Notes: A copy of this book was provided to The Baby Bookworm by the author in exchange for an honest review. This review was delayed due to a family illness.) Happy November, everyone! Our book today is Can I Always Come Back Home?, written by Christine Cruz and illustrated by Daniela Frongia, a story about … Continue reading Can I Always Come Back Home? (Christine Cruz)
Halloween Sky Ride (Elizabeth Spurr)
(Note: This review was delayed due to a family illness) Halloween Week, Day 7: Happy Halloween! Unfortunately, we spent our Spooky Day this year feeling very, VERY under the weather, so no costumes or trick-or-treating for us. However, we did get to celebrate in one way: by reading our last Halloween Week book, Halloween Sky … Continue reading Halloween Sky Ride (Elizabeth Spurr)
The Hungry Ghosts (Julius Lester)
(Note: This review was delayed due to a family illness) Halloween Week, Day 6: Hello, everyone! Today, we read The Hungry Ghosts, written by Julius Lester and illustrated by Geraldo Valério, an strange and magical tale of a little boy and his new, ghostly friends. Malcolm David is sleeping in his room one night when … Continue reading The Hungry Ghosts (Julius Lester)
Never Say Boo! (Robin Pulver)
Halloween Week, Day 5: Hello, everyone! Today, we read Never Say Boo!, written by Robin Pulver and illustrated by Deb Lucke, the story of a very different little boy learning that sometimes it's better to stand out than blend in. Gordon is new to Boonieville Elementary, and he feels out of place. At his last … Continue reading Never Say Boo! (Robin Pulver)
