I read pretty much any chance I get. I mostly read YA books but some adult ones as well. To me all books are precious gems and are meant to be treasured.



Thursday, July 28, 2011

Mini Reviews:

Wolf Camp:
by Katie Mcky
Illustrated by Bonnie Leick


Release Date: April 15 2009
Publisher: Tanglewood
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 32
Type: E-galley Arc
Source: NetGalley and Tanglewood

Maddie's mother agrees to send her daughter to a new camp- Wolf Camp. But when Maddie returns, she seems, well changed. She snaps at flies, howls at fire trucks, and chases squirrels- on all fours. She quits eating candy and starts eating only meat. Also the dog is now afraid of her when she lifts her lip and shows her teeth.

-- Amazon Description

My Thoughts:

This book is to adorable. I love the beautiful Illustrations, and the story is very unique. As a child who didn't imagine they were something else; a princess, a cat, a pirate, etc. My two year old nephew goes around stomping and roaring like a dinosaur.. (giggles). Also what child doesn't go away to camp and come back changed in some way. Maybe not as changed as Maddie, but they come back with more friends and experiences. This is an adorable book, any kid would enjoy. Just watch it because they might go around barking after reading it... (smiles)                          

Overall Rating: A


Witches:
by Cheryl Christian
Illustrated by Wish Williams



Release Date: August 15 2011
Publisher: Star Bright Books
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 24
Type: E-galley Arc
Source: NetGalley & Star Bright Books

Little witches abound in this rollicking, rhyming adventure that features all of the fun, fantasy, and treats - but none of the tricks - of a Halloween night to remember.

-- Amazon Description

My Thoughts:
The illustrations are vividly colored, and the writing rhythmical.     You will enjoy reading this with your child or any child, and they will get captured in the vivid drawings. This is a great book for children, and fun and entertaining for everyone especially around Halloween.

Overall Rating: A



Honestly Red Riding Hood was Rotten! :
By Trisha Speed Shaskan
Illustrated by Gerald Guerlais



Release Date: August 1, 2011
Publisher: Capstone
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 24
Type: E-galley Arc
Source: NetGalley & Capstone

Of course you think I did a horrible thing by eating Little Red Riding Hood and her granny. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you......

-- Amazon Description

My Thoughts:

I loved this book! It is told from the Wolf's point of view. I think if I was in his shoes I would have wanted to eat Little Red as well. I love the illustrations, especially the Wolf's expressions. A very interesting re-telling of a classic tale, and it will have you siding with the Wolf.

Overall Rating: A

* If you think you will like this book you might also enjoy Seriously, Cinderella Is So Annoying by Trisha Speed Shaskan.   Release Date: Aug. 1, 2011*


I hope you liked my mini reviews of these adorable books. I really enjoyed them and can't wait to get my own copies.

6 comments:

  1. So cute!! I must find that Red Riding Hood one at the Library...I think it would be fun to read it to my girl...;)

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  2. I'm in love with the illustrations on the covers of these books, so beautiful! I kind of want to buy them just to look at the pictures:) I've seen one other review for Wolf Camp and they had nothing but good things to say as well so I think I'm going to be getting that one for my niece:)

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  3. Oh these are fabulous mini reviews! WOLF CAMP has such an adorable cover (well, they all do, really). And the last one! Do you know if that's written by the same person who wrote The Three Little Pigs from the wolf's point of view? That one is just too cool, I might actually have to read it. :)

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  4. Thanks girls. I really enjoyed them as well. The illustrations are great.

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  5. Oh my gosh, these all sound so so so cute! I so want to get these for my future children :)

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  6. How adorable. I want them all! GReat minis!

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