“Dakota Crumb, Tiny Treasure Hunter” by Jamie Michalak

Posted on July 20, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

X Marks the Spot

Join Dakota Crumb, Treasure Hunter, who is on a mission to find The Purple Jewel of Egypt which she wants to put in her Mousehole Museum.  She has a treasure map where X marks the spot of this wonderful jewel.

However, the map leads her to the big museum, a treacherous way to go.  She must quietly go through it to avoid the many dangers there that could keep her from her quest.  As she makes her way through it, she spies some other objects that will be perfect for her museum.  Can she be quick enough to grab them without being caught?

This fun picture book has just enough suspense to give little ones a tiny, ticklish shiver—and to cause them to ask to read this again and again.  Kids will laugh when they discover what The Purple Jewel of Egypt really is.  Dakota Crumb will keep them holding their breathe as she faces one close-call after another.

In the back of the volume, there is a list of items for upcoming treasure hunters to try their hand at finding. This over-sized, hard-backed book will become a favorite with children pre-school through third grade.  I recommend this 5-star picture book to all children who enjoy fun and excitement.

Candlewick Publishers has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, Dakota Crumb, Tiny Treasure Hunter, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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“Phoebe Dupree is Coming to Tea” by Linda Ashman

Posted on July 14, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

Illustrated by Alea Marley

A Perfect Disaster!  

Children will love hearing the story of Phoebe Dupree.  Even though Phoebe is perfect in every way, and Abby has gone to a lot of trouble to make sure everything is just right for their tea party, nothing turns out that way.

Lots of giggles are sure to erupt when everything about the tea party starts unraveling, and both Phoebe and Abby end up on the floor in a disaster.  To make it worse, Abby’s wet dog Louie, begins to shake until he gets water on everyone and everything.

Just when it seems all is lost, things take a surprising turn, and the tea party becomes a smash hit.

This fun twist on making lemonade out of lemons, is a story that will cause children through age eight to howl with laughter while reading about all the things that go wrong.  This over-sized, hard-backed picture book contains a tale that is full of hilarity.  Little ones will learn that sometimes things don’t always go as planned, and that can be very good.

Telling this tale with a rhyme, coupled with illustrations that bring even more life to the story, makes this a selection that will be asked to be read over and over.  I highly recommend you hurry to get a copy of this 5+ star story before something else goes wrong!

Candlewick Publishers has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, Phoebe Dupree is Coming to Tea, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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“Penguin & Moose Brave the Night” by Hannah C. Hall

Posted on July 13, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

Beating Night Fears!

Has your child been invited to a sleep-over, but they are nervous or scared?  Before their imagination carries them away, get this book.

Penguin is having his first sleepover with his long-time friend Moose.  Penguin had no worries until bed-time, then lots of scary things popped into his mind.

From the fact that Moose doesn’t have a night-light (he uses a hall light instead) to attackers that might show up, Penguin can’t sleep.  Additionally, the helmet Penguin has on, along with the rocks and slingshot he put in his pillow, are very uncomfortable.

Moose rouses just enough to tell Penguin not to be afraid, think about happy things, and that God will always be with him–there is nothing to fear.  Also, he should take off the helmet and take the things out of the pillow!

Talking to your child about sleepover fears, along with the things that happened with Penguin could help.  This book is a great tool to be used as a springboard to discuss worries.  An assortment of other things may be needed to conquer the anxiety.  Be prepared, it may take a few practice runs before your child can make it through an entire night away from home.

No matter what, be patient.  Remind your child that God cares, and is always with them.  Additionally, you may need to seek outside help.  This five-star book addresses a problem a number of children face, but the story itself is a good one.  Children through eight years old, with or without night fears, will enjoy this tale.

Worthy Kids has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, Penguin & Moose Brave the Night, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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“The Night Baafore the First Day of School” by Dawn Young

Posted on July 9, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Illustrated by Pablo Pino

I Can’t Sleep, Bring in the Sheep!

Bo is excited because tomorrow is the first day of school.  But he is so anxious about it, he can’t go to sleep.

Desperate, he asks sheep to come so he can count them.  The sheep show up, but not the way he wanted.  The sheep do everything but behave, and instead, they make lots messes.

They grab Bo’s backpack, spilling everything inside it all over the place.  After finding his crayons, they break them all, along with drawing a big mural on the wall.  After scaring themselves they wreck the house more.  Then they decide to have a pillow fight until the feathers come out and fly everywhere.

The tale is told in the form of a rhyme that tickles the tongue.  That is sure to bring laughs and giggles—along with helping to diffuse the worry about tomorrow.

Bo knows he must clean up the huge mess the sheep made.  By doing that, it does take his mind off worrying about school, but there are consequences! Besides the fun rhyming and the situations the sheep get into, this tale also shows little ones the foolishness of worrying about something in the future.  Nothing will be changed by that, and it will only cause you to waste your time.

“…don’t worry about tomorrow…today has enough trouble of its own.” –Jesus Christ (Matthew 6: 34 NET Bible)

This would be a great book to read the night before school starts, but it is a tale that is readable any time of the year.  Hard-backed and over-sized, this pictures book is filled with funny illustrations that will be much loved. This 5-star book will be enjoyed by children through third grade.

Worthy Kids has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, The Night Baafore the First Day of School, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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“How to Apologize” by David LaRochelle

Posted on July 8, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka

I’m Sorry!

Saying you are sorry is never easy—and that is true for those of us who have experienced it.  Imagine how hard it is for a little one who has never done it?  Although difficult to do, the author teaches how it can be done, especially by children.

First, he stresses that everyone makes mistakes.  Because of that, you should seek out the person, and tell them you are sorry.  Do this even if you don’t like the person, or they should apologize to you.

Be sincere, don’t make excuses.  The author gives examples of how NOT to apologize, along with the right way.

No matter how long it is, say you are sorry, even if it has been years.  It is the right thing to do.  Even though it can be hard, both you and the one you say you are sorry to will feel better.

You can even write a note to apologize.

Afterwards, take steps to make sure you don’t do the same mistake again.

This is simply written on a child’s level, but it still gets all the points across and how to do it—this will help a youngster do the right thing.

This is not a downer book, in fact, some of the situations are hilarious.  But despite the giggles those times can cause, the subject of apologizing is not lost.  It is never too early for a child to learn to apologize, and this 5-star book is just the ticket to teach them how.

This book would be appropriate for children through third grade.  Everyone who has ever needed to say, “I’m sorry,” should have this book.  I recommend it!

Candlewick Publishers has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, How to Apologize, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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“Sophie’s Seashell Scramble” by Educational Insights

Posted on July 7, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

A Lift-the-Flap Book

Illustrated by Lucia Gaggiotti

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Help Sophie with her Hunt!

Join Sophie as she tries to find the hidden seashells.  Each pair of pages asks for a certain color, design or type.  The youngster gets to help in the hunt by looking under the flaps for the correct one.

Children will love the underwater illustrations, and really giggle when they lift the flaps.  Even the wrong ones have something interesting to look at.

This book looks like it is all fun—which it is.  But by doing those hunts, a child will develop finger dexterity while also learning about different colors and shapes.

Educational Insights is about answering young one’s curiosity while directing them to learn through play.  They have been doing that over fifty years, and are really good at it.  This board book is a good example of some of the ways they do that.

Everything about this little book is a winner.  The story and lifting the flaps will be highly enjoyed—and the child will also be learning a great deal without knowing it.

This 5-star book has wonderful colored illustrations that will bring a smile to a little one’s face, and they will like how the shaped pages feel in their hands.  This will appeal to children through three years old.  Swim on over and get one for the child in your life—you will both love it!

Candlewick Publishers has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, Sophie’s Seashell Scramble, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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“The Hearts Charge” by Karen Witemeyer

Posted on July 6, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Old Friends!

War-hardened, and tough, Mark along with Jonah come upon a woman in labor who tries to shoot them every time they come near!  No one was more shocked or ill-prepared, than Mark, when he found he was being drug into helping deliver a baby.  Despite the surprise, he did the deed, only to find the mother rejected the babe.

Because of that, Mark takes the child to a foundling home.  Both he and the woman who answers the door are in for the shock of their lives.  It turns out to be Katherine, who had rejected his marriage proposal ten years earlier.  Lest you think the rest of the story is about how to get these star-crossed lovers back together, there is a whole lot more to this tale.

There are missing children, orphans that have secretly ridden the rails into town, and have been trying to eke out a life.  Alone in the world, these children are being taken by the kiddy-snatchers.

Mark and Jonah make up half of the famous Hanger’s Horsemen.  Well-known for fighting when the odds are against them, but succeeding none-the-less, they aim to find the person behind the snatchings. But they experience one dangerous situation after another.  There are kidnappings, murder attempts, and times they are left for dead.  Will the Hanger’s Horsemen fail this time?

Just when it seems all is lost, some surprises take place, including the unmasking of the one behind it.  Mark and Jonah made their appearance in book one of this series, and it is fun to learn more about them.  No worries, though, this tale can stand on its own.

I recommend this 5-star book to those who like clean, exciting stories told from a Christian viewpoint.

Bethany House Publishing has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, The Hearts Charge, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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“Atticus Caticus” by Sarah Maizes

Posted on July 6, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For The Love of a Pet!

Atticus Caticus and his boy have a good time doing all things cat.  After Atticus is awakened, he stretches his back like a Halloween cat while opening his little mouth to yawn bigger than seems possible.  When the food box is shaken, he runs through the house like a pony, with his ears like a bat.

Latter, he and his boy both have fun with string while getting it everywhere.  Atticus even shows him how much he would like to be with bird outside the window.  All in all, the two have a great time together wearing each other out.  The day ends with Atticus “kneading dough” before the two of them drift off to sleep.

Over-sized and hard-backed, this book shows the fun, love, and great addition a pet is to anyone’s—especially a child’s—life.  Illustrations of the child and his cat will charm you and young ones, and fill you with lots of warm fuzzies.  This book’s purpose is to bring smiles and laughter, which it does purr-fectly.  The rhyming words will roll off the tongue causing lots giggles. I highly recommend this 5-star tale to youngsters through pre-school.  I highly recommend this 5-star tale to youngsters through pre-school.

Candlewick Publishers has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, Atticus Caticus, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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“ABC Cats: An Alpha-Cat Book” by Lesléa Newman

Posted on June 28, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Illustrated by Isabella Kung

Kitties + The Alphabet = Big Smiles!

Be ready for these alpha cats to delight youngsters as they are introduced to the alphabet through the antics of twenty-six kitty cats.  From the finicky cat for the letter F, to the primping cat who is grooming every hair for the letter P, these kitty cats will win your heart.

Children will enjoy the winsome illustrations that picture each of the capering cats doing something new for each letter.  Count on many giggles as each page reveals a new antic or personality of each furry feline–while the rhymes about the cats will tickle their tongues.  Over-sized and seven-inch square, this board book has chunky pages that little fingers can easily hold.

This fun way to learn the alphabet will be loved by children up to five-years-old.  I purr-sonally give it five stars!

Candlewick Publishers has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, ABC Cats: An Alpha-Cat Book, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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“The Daily Question Conversation Card Set”

Posted on June 25, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

You will Have Fun with This!

Having trouble coming up with something to talk about?  Want something new and entertaining?  Are you going on a long car ride, and want something to make the time fun? How about pulling out one of these every day at suppertime?  Before you knew you wanted it, this is what you need!  There are one hundred cards here that will turn any situation into a lively time.

For instance, if you had to choose only one culture’s food to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?  American, Italian, Mexican, or something else entirely?

Or, if you could do something that you did during your childhood for a full day, what would it be?  Pick what you really enjoyed!

Finally, if you could be a superhero, what superpower would you choose?  Do you want to hang out in the Bat Cave, fly through the air like a bird or a plane, or maybe enjoy some Spidey-Sense?

These well-made cards come in a nice box with categories sure to get some spirited talk going.  Subjects covered are:

Friends & Family

Travel

Faith

Just for Fun

Then & Now

These are family friendly, and they are very portable.  I highly recommend this 5+ star card set to anyone who enjoys a good time!

Ink & Willow has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, The Daily Question Conversation Card Set, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

 

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