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The summer is halfway over and our Summer Reading Program is almost over. We are finishing up the reviews from last year, only a few hundred left after almost 3000. I hope you enjoy these and maybe one of them will be your next summer read. We’ll be rolling out the new reviews from this summer reading program soon, they look so interesting.

Mary Ann Hoberman          Mary Had a Little Lamb         5 Star Review

Reviewed by Kaydence        Age 22 months

My daughter loved this book because it was sung to her as well as pictures to look at. This book is great for her age because its silly and she danced the whole time I read it to her. The funniest part was when the Lamb had to read in front of the class and all it said was BAAAA. I would recommend this book to read out loud because it gets your child involved with singing and dancing.

Elizabeth MacLeod           I Heard A Little Baa           5 Star Review

Reviewed by Evan             Age 21 months

This is a very cute book for preschoolers. A 3 or 4 year old would have fun guessing the next animal based on the “clues”. The rhymes and rhythm of the words are excellent language lessons.

David Shannon             David Smells!               5 Star Review

Reviewed by Drew         Age 1

We laughed at all of the pictures! We could relate to these things happening in our house!

Peggy Rathmann             Good Night Gorilla              5 Star Review

Reviewed by Cole            Age 3.5

I really like the gorilla. I like that the Gorilla lets all of the animals our of their cages. Cole

The ability of creative thinking and storytelling comes alive in this book because of the limited amount of words. Cole loves to read this book because we can change up how the story plays out. Everytime we read “Goodnight Gorilla” we find something new to add to the story. I highly recommend this book to anyone of any age.

Clare Beaton                      Daisy Gets Dressed                5 Star Review

Reviewed by Lauren           Age 3

Awesome and unique illustrations made of fabric, sequins, buttons and beads. A perfect book for children learning to dress themselves. The book was also a fun look and find shapes and patterns book. It was also the perfect length to hold small children’s attention.

Iza Trapani                     I’m A Little Teapot                  5 Star Review

Reviewed by Logan         Age 3

It is a very cute book about a teapot sharing his dreams with the children in the book. In his dreams he goes on many different adventures such as pirates at sea on a windy day and flying like a spaceship in the sky. The story rhymes throughout making it even more enjoyable. The illustrations were very cute and fun, creating the desire to be there.

Jarrett Krosoczka           Bubble Bath Pirates            5 Star Review

Reviewed by Regan         Age 3

We enjoyed reading “Bubble Bath Pirates” because we sometimes play pirates at home and Daddy makes great pirate voices. It was fun to read the pirate parts in a pirate voice. The pictures were large and colorful. The story ended with our favorite bedtime snack…ICE CREAM!

Andrew Clements            Slippers at Home             5 Star Review

Reviewed by Katie            Age 3

We enjoyed this book because it was about a doggy – and Katie loves doggies. It is a good read aloud book because it has a nice rhythm. The illustrations in this book are very colorful and simple and yet add to the story. We have read other “Slippers” books in the past and this is our favorite.

Kit Allen                   Slide, Already!                          5 Star Review

Reviewed by Dean             Age 3

This was a fun book to read. It was silly and we could make all the fun sound effects. It was easy to remember so I could “read” it to momma. Taught a good lesson of trying something because you just might like it.     

Barb Ullman           The Fairies of Nutfolk Wood            5 Star Review

Reviewed by Tommy              Age 8

I like the book because it talks about nature a little bit. I like it when Willa sees the little people. I also like it when Mrs. Wicket tells her stories. It is cool how Mrs. Wicket keeps her house running without electric.  

Phyllis Root              Looking for a Moose            5 Star Review

Reviewed by Jacob               Age 2 1/2

We have read this book over and over again! Jacob loves helping the children find the moose (even when they can’t). The text is fun for him to say (repeat) – he even has most of the book memorized! A great read!! 

Jake – I like when the moose says “oo-roog” at the end! 

Molly Coxe                 6 Sticks                    5 Star Review

Reviewed by Joshua              Age 2

Joshua really enjoyed how the mouse used the sticks in this story. I would recommend this book as a read aloud, as you can count the sticks with the child on each page. Joshua really likes the page where the sticks make the whiskers of a cat. The illustrations are very descriptive. Joshua really likes the end of the book where the mice make a mouse clubhouse.

Linda Ashman           To The Beach          5 Star Review

Reviewed by Faith           Age 2

We loved this story! The pictures were very entertaining and the adventures that the character faced were not so different from the ones our family experiences when getting ready for a family outing. The rhyming-style was very catchy and had my children reading along and finishing the sentences. Such a fun book to read, one time through is not enough. “To the Beach” has become one of our favorites.

Sarah Weeks                   Bunny Fun                5 Star Review

Reviewed by Allie           Age 2

We enjoyed this book because it was very fun and easy to understand on a 2 year old level. The pictures were cute, bright and colorful. Allie had a smile on her face for the whole story. The bunny seemed to be much like a 2 year old. We really liked the story and it kept her attention really well.

Andrea Pinnington          Big Girls Use the Potty           5 Star Review

Reviewed by Marissa              Age 2

Marissa liked this book because she is learning to use the potty like a big girl. She liked the teddy bear and little girl featured in the book. She enjoyed learning about each of the steps in potty training. Hopefully she will be successful soon!

Linda Bailey              Stanley at Sea             5 Star Review

Reviewed by Kelley            Age 6

We loved all the adventures Stanley went on. It had good pictures. We liked all Stanley’s friends and how they acted on all the places they visited. We especially liked when they all jumped in the red boat.

 David Slonim           He Came With the Couch          5 Star Review

Reviewed by Jack         Age 5

This is a funny book with a cute character. The character didn’t seem real in the beginning, but then he saved the little girl. The illustrations are colorful and funny. The ending is wonderful. This is a great read-aloud for pre K or K readers.

Satoru Onishi           Who’s Hiding              5 Star Review

Reviewed by Anna           Age 5

Anna says: “I liked it because everyone was so sneaky and pretends to hide”. “I liked the animals because of the colors and they were so cute”.

Mom says: “I liked it because it had lots of things to discuss; colors, shapes, feelings and animals. It has memory recall and problem solving starts easy and gets more complex.

Melanie Walsh            Do Monkeys Tweet         5 Star Review

Reviewed by Dyllan           Age 4

Dyllan like the book because it had animals in it. This book is good for children who are learning to read. The print is big and the book uses small words. Our favorite part is when it asked if bunnies oinked…. then we got to see pictures of a pig. Pigs are our favorite animals.

 Hope you enjoyed the reviews, have fun reading this summer.