Tobee says:
Very well written and interesting! In a western setting, just after the Civil War, an elderly ex-military man is taxed with the mission of delivering a ten-year-old Indian captive to her relatives.
Recommendation
First Star I See Tonight by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Tobee says:
This is an excellent contemporary romance with well-developed characters. The plot is fast moving with several surprises, and the interactions between characters and their unique points of view pull you in.
The Opposite of Everyone by Joshilyn Jackson
Tobee says:
The characters are wonderfully portrayed in all their good and bad traits, and the plot is riveting. Sometimes I laughed and sometimes I wanted to cry, but I always wanted to know what was going to happen next!
Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Kirsten says:
Colors brought to life through whisker-twitching, tail-wiggling fun.
Emma’s Turtle by Eve Bunting
Kirsten says:
What a journey such a little one can embark on! Oh, the power of the mind!
Goodnight Goon by Michael Rex
Kirsten says:
A petrifying parody that is perfect for relating to our own little, loveable monsters.
The Foolish Tortoise by Richard Buckley
Kirsten says:
Beautiful illustrations draw on the importance of being happy with what you were born with.
Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd
Angel says:
Great book to help teach colors and counting. Super cute and interactive.
Bear Is Not Tired by Ciara Gavin
Angel says:
Great book about a bear that doesn’t want to go to sleep for the winter and miss out on all the fun the ducks will be having.
Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups by Tadgh Bentley
Angel says:
This is a great book with lots of interactive parts. I love reading this book and pretending I have the hiccups so the kids can try to scare me to stop the hiccups.
Peanut Butter and Jellyfish by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Recommended by Angel
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Lincoln’s Last Days by Bill O’Reilly
Steph S. says:
I expected this to be a dumbed down version of O’Reilly’s Killing Lincoln. However, I was wrong. He does an excellent job of taking this bit of history and creating a fast-paced, engaging story sure to entertain.
Frogkisser! by Garth Nix
Steph S. says:
Anya is a princess—but not that kind. Anya is the kind of princess who does the rescuing, like rescuing princes who’ve been turned into frogs.
Giant Squid by Candace Fleming
Tracy says:
Marvelous artwork creates an eerie, haunting picture that is echoed in the poetic text. Haunting, exciting, mysterious. Brilliant!
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
Heather says:
This elegantly written dystopian offers the reader a safe haven and then rips it away. Carrie Ryan doesn’t hold back on the horrors of zombies in this one!
Delilah Dirk and the King’s Shilling by Tony Cliff
Elizabeth says:
A wonderfully illustrated, thrilling adventure story filled with sword fighting, adventure, and comedy.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle
Marianne says:
“It was a dark and stormy night.” From the opening line to the very last sentence, this is a heart-pounding adventure through space and time. It will always be a winner.
Pax by Sara Pennypacker
Marianne says:
For the animal lovers. Pax is an adventure and also a lesson in love. True love, unselfish love. Touching and emotional.
Steph S. says:
An adventure story about a boy and his pet fox. Grab the tissues.
Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner
Beth says:
Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese kitty who longs to be a Chihuahua named El Skippito. Follow him as he encounters a band of Chihuahuas and a ginormous bumblebee and saves the day!! Hooray for El Skippito!!
The Weight of These Wings by Miranda Lambert
Brandy F. says:
Real honest music.
Laura says:
Miranda Lambert poured her heart and soul into the making of this album, and it reflects in the lyrics and music in her songs.
Beauty and the Beast (2017)
Barbara says:
I loved the original Disney movie, and I love this live-action even more. The music was great, and I like to believe in a dream come true.
The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels & Tractor Wheels by Ree Drummond
Brandy F. says:
I enjoyed this real life love story. It’s refreshing to read that some celebrities didn’t start out as celebrities, and they have ups and downs in relationships, too.
Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds
Tracy says:
This fun horror story for the kiddos also packs in an equal dose of humor. Brown’s contrasting orange/gray illustrations are fabulous—creating a classic horror movie vibe and nabbing him a Caldecott Honor—and the subtle lesson on greediness won’t go amiss.
Pageant Material by Kacey Musgraves
Brandy F. says:
This country chick tells it like it is, and looks pretty doing it!
Daddy’s Home
Brandy F. says:
This was a funny, heartfelt movie! Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg have great chemistry, and the storyline is definitely relatable.