Giraffe Problems

Giraffe Problems

Author: Jory John

Rating: 5/5 Stars

Reviewer: Denise Z.

Summary: A giraffe struggles to feel comfortable with his neck.

Review: This story by Jory John is another cute book of his. I liked how this book sends the message of accepting yourself and seeing the good your uniqueness can do and how it can even help others. I found the sophisticated dialogue in the story funny and cute, but also a polite element that made the story stand out from others. The illustrations are modern and pretty. There’s a part in the book where the giraffe takes a look at how perfect the other animals’ necks are and this would be a good opportunity to let a child name each one of the animals.

This book is for ages 3-7 and was Amazon’s most anticipated children’s book of Fall 2018. If you like this one, be sure to read Penguin Problems.

Narwhal's Otter Friend

Narwhal's Otter Friend
Author: Ben Clanton
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Reviewer: Aleece

Summary: Narwhal meets a new friend Otty who loves to explore. While Otty tells them about his awesome adventures Jelly begins to feel left out and decides he can make new friends too. He tries to make new friends and decides to make friends with a rock who he names Rocky. However, when he introduces Rocky to Narwhal and Otty they begin talking about their space adventure that they are preparing for but of course not without Jelly.

Review: This is another cute story in the Narwhal and Jelly series and makes a very quick read which will be good for children being read to by their parents or for older kids looking for a fun quick graphic novel. Overall a very fun story for kids of all ages to read.

Edmond: The Moonlit Party

Edmond: The Moonlit Party 
Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
Reviewer: Aleece

Summary: Edmond the squirrel shares a tree with George, an owl who loves costumes, and Harry the bear, who throws wonderful parties that turn out even better when Edmond overcomes his shyness and joins in.


Review: A touching story of a squirrel who is so shy he is lonely. When the rest of the tree residents decided to have a party he doesn’t go because he’s so shy. Once he hears them all having a great time he becomes sad. But when owl shows up at his door and urges him to go he decide it’s time. Once he’s there he realize how much fun everyone’s having and easily makes new friends. As he and owl leave he dreams of fun parties with his new friends in the future.

Brave

Brave
Author: Svetlana Chmakova
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Reviewer: Yolanda

Summary: Are you a day dreamer? Jensen sure is. He daydreams about being the hero that saves us all and how to survive a zombie apocalypse. Reality is hard for Jensen because he struggles with bullies, math, friends, and group projects. Will his daydreaming ideology help him solve some of the problems he faces in reality?

Review: Svetlana Chmakova does an amazing job at showing us Jensen’s perspective. Jensen tries so hard to fit in and make everyone happy. Even when he realizes he might be targeted by bullies, he always looks for a positive perspective. The author of “Brave” makes the setting and plot in this books feel natural and flow very beautifully with the illustrations. The target audience would be middle schoolers, but anyone can relate very easily with any of the characters in this book.