Category: Kids

A Review – My Dad is Amazing by Sabrina and Eunice Moyle

April 25, 2021 /

How is amazing is dad?  You are going to need to read the book, but the Moyle sisters have answers. They take us on a journey to find out how amazing dad is.

Art Style

Eunice’s pictures are colorful, playful, and entertaining.

Did I put it down?

No, and I think the better question is whether I picked it back up.  In a week of having the book, I have read this to my daughter at least four or five times.

Content

This a book for the very young crowd.  I see a focus on introducing vocabulary and comparisons.

Would I recommend My Dad is Amazing?

Without a doubt, I would, and this is the second book by the Moyle’s that we have bought. Our first was My Mom is Magical, and in the spirit of not leaving dad out, we bought this book. 

The comparisons are delightful.  They haven’t put boundaries on what dad can be.  I appreciated that it was also different from the previous edition.

Check out the book here.

A Review – Mighty Moms by Joan Holub

March 28, 2021 /

What can moms do? Just about anything.  Holub’s book illustrates different occupations and moms’ hard work in a fun, playful style. From firetrucks to mail trucks, Mighty Moms shows the little trucks learning how to grow up to be just like mom.

Art Style

Joyce Wan’s illustrations were entertaining.  While simple, the pictures drew the eye to them easily with bright colors.

Did I put it down?

Mighty Moms was a quick read. I often judge kids’ books by how much I enjoy reading them aloud.  My fifteen-month-old sat through the entire book.  I think that says more.

Content

The audience here is very young.  I enjoy seeing multiple things happening here.  Almost every page introduces a new color while using some fun rhymes.  The onomatopoetic nature of the text makes it fun to read aloud as well.

Would I recommend Mighty Moms?

Yes, I would.  This title reminded me of a Llama Llama collection that I bought for my daughter. The layout and style were very similar. The cardboard pages, although not indestructible, will stand up to some abuse, such as my daughter trying to teeth on them. 

Check out the book here.

A Review- 5 More Sleeps ‘til Christmas by Jimmy Fallon

January 3, 2021 /

The Story:  A young child is trying to wait out the long nights before Christmas comes.

Art Style: The art style was playful and cartoonish. This added to the enjoyment and anticipation of the story.

Did I put it down?  No, I did not. Also, the book kept my daughter’s attention.

Content: The content here is heart-warming and wholesome. For all those that celebrate Christmas as a holiday, this is a great read.

Would I recommend 5 More Sleeps ‘til Christmas? Absolutely. I enjoyed this follow-up to Fallon’s other early childhood books.

A Review: The Old Truck, by Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome Pumphrey

December 6, 2020 /

The Old Truck is written and illustrated by two brothers, Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey.  This children’s book is a look into the life of a young girl and her family’s farm through the lens of the family pickup truck. 

Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey have created a story that drives the imagination. The Old Truck is more than just a story about a vehicle.  Through the truck, we see the grit and perseverance of people.  The reader gets a glimpse at their dreams.  

The art style is simple and geometric in many places, but drives the narrative clearly.  The Pumpheys created these images with over 250 stamps that they crafted. The colors are cool, but vibrant, and effectively convey season, emotion, and theme. From the smiling farmer’s daughter to the chickens frenzied by the truck’s ignition, young readers will also be captivated.  

The Old Truck will hold a special place on their bookshelves.

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