Sweet, colorful book with nice prose.
357797
Great little book about mermaids that won't scare a little one. The Disney story is very intense for those under 6 or so. bought this book to go with a little mermaid doll set that I made for two granddaughters, each turning one soon.
1388506
a very sweet book for babies and toddlers with a good cadence for reading to young children while they sit on your lap
2436185
Such a sweet book from this new Children's author. The images are lovely and the story runs smoothly and my 4 boys all listened with glued ears.
4237279
Nice easy read, happy bedtime story for kids.  Lots to look at in colorful illustrations.
3800423
A Tale of Two Daddies is a sweet children's book which is a playground dialogue between a boy and girl.  He notices that she has two dads and asks 'which one braids your hair, who fixes your breakfast, who can catch a frog, who tucks you in bed'?  The prose is rhyming and illustrated beautifully and appropriately.

I really loved that the illustrations were from 'little kid' height and that the questions were age-appropriate and felt natural (and innocent) from a kid point of view.  'Who's your soccer coach, who helps you pick out your clothes, who loves you ('Both of course')'; things that kids ask one another.

The days when my own kids were this age are long behind me, but I certainly appreciate that this book normalizes family makeup without being strident or aggressive.

I remember when I was a kid, my best friend's parents got a divorce.  It seems pretty ridiculous now (40+ years later), but at the time it was a BIG DEAL.  She got bullied and teased about it.

I appreciated it very much that this book didn't make a huge hairy deal over the main character having two dads.

I want to think we're progressing toward understanding and acceptance as far as race, religion, tolerance, generosity etc etc go, though I'm not sure we are.  At any rate, this little book (24 pages) is an entry in the positive side of the acceptance equation and a perfect length to become a favorite bedtime read (whatever form your family takes).

A final note: the authors and illustrator are philanthropists and educators and all profits from the book will be donated to charity.

Five stars

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher.
1222061
An engaging and charming story written with smart rhymes and colorful illustrations that are sure to please Lil Ones and Big Ones too!
The message of kindness, no bullying, is a strong one that is much needed. The writing well crafted. Short words punctuated with an occasional longer one have a nice cadence and are sure to resonate, especially when read aloud with a child.
A perfect gift. I loved it!
2097963
Princess Prayers is a 26-page padded cover board book. The cover also has glitter in select places, giving the book a really nice first impression.

Each spread of pages includes a prayer and a picture. On the left page, there's a two stanza rhyming prayer and a Bible verse that the prayer is based upon. Each prayer is titled with a theme such as "I'm Sorry," "Keep Me Safe," and "God Made It All." The book opens with a morning prayer and closes with a bedtime prayer.

The illustrations are of familiar princess from the Princess Joy (also Charity and Grace) Sticker & Activity Book. They are very colorful and often feature animals, including horses, sheep, butterflies, bunnies, and dogs. The prayer pages are outlined in colorful, intricate designed border, such as flowers, jewels, or butterflies.

The rhyming prayers are easy to read and understand. They are closely tied to the Bible verse, which is a neat way to introduce children to the way the Bible sounds. I could see a family reading this together all in one sitting, or turning to prayers that fit specific situations, such as beginning the day with "My Morning Prayer."

I received a free copy of this book, but was not required to post a positive review.
516860
Such a cool, sweet book. I loved the colors and the book theme. I read it to my grand daughter and she loved it.
354034
I like the way in which good solid theology is woven into this charming children's book set. The pictures are colorful and effective for carrying along the story.
2771171
This is a very cute color book by a girl. It includes beautiful drawings and interesting essays. You will see heart-warming message from her parents as well.
2724821
Sweet gift book for the lovelorn.  Beautiful illustrations that bring back memories of reading Golden books as a child.  The words are simple (for adults) and kind and hopeful.  A good gift for the brokenhearted friend in your life, especially if they appreciate vintage or nostalgia.  Of course, true to the books these illustrations are compiled from, don't expect to see people of color or same sex couples.  (Think there is one black child and no other non-whites, if memory serves.  I first borrowed this at the public library, then bought for a lesbian friend who had just experienced a rough break-up.)  If this bothers you, this may not be the book for you.  But the pictures are sweet and the words/message about love universal IMO.
1646983
This is a very sweet little book. The story is simple enough for even toddlers and the rhyming rhythm is lovely. I especially love the pictures, they are so unique that you want to look at them for a while to get all the details.
4419415
The book has a very colorful cover.  The cover will likely draw in toddlers. For anyone who loves to read about jungle animals,  they will be pleased at the book's  short and concise descriptions.
The pictures are also colorful, yet accurate  portrayals of each animal. overall I find the book lovely at enchanting.  The book begins with definitions of a jungle in the language that a child would understand. The animals do not seem to be represented in any sense of an order.  The first animal is a tiger. The description states that the most recognizable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes on a reddish orange from fur with a lighter  underside. I am not sure how many children would know that vertical means up and down. The description does not state what countries have tigers.  Overall the descriptions of the animals are more suited to the younger readers. I'm not sure how much children care about how much an animal weighs.  Perhaps the author deliberately phrase things in a way that would garner conversation with an adult.  I found the authors choice of animals represented in the book to be interesting and a bit unusual. The animals are not necessarily what you would think of as being a jungle.
 I have very little criticism of the book. Perhaps I did not read the description close enough, but I was thinking it wasn't actual book. I was a bit disappointed that it  was only a Kindle book. I guess I'm a little old-fashioned, but when I think of reading to a child I think of books with actual pages. The very thought  of reading to her child makes me think of my mother reading to my younger sister and I. Books of been a part of my life are pretty much as long as I can remember. Although I do like my Kindle application,  I still love the actual books and turning the pages. I was envisioning a book that I could sit with my grandson and read with him. this is no fault of the author, I imagine this is the way of the world. I'm sure it's much easier to sell digital books and there are no shipping cost.  The delivery is so much quicker, resulting in the ability to get started reading right away.
I received this book for $0.00 in order that I might do a review of the book.
3876483
Sweet and colorful, fun book, for girls to enjoy. Would,buy this for my niece , or any other young girl as they learn to read
1354951
I checked this out of the library for my almost 5 year old daughter, and we both enjoyed reading it.  Basically, the book spends a few pages describing the qualities of the wind during each season.  But it uses a very poetic language, full of metaphor and personification.  For my daughter, it was a wonderful introduction to poetry.  We would read a sentence, then talk about what it meant, and why the author chose to use the words she did rather than simply stating it in matter-of-fact terms.  It lead to discussions on other ways to say things poetically.  For instance, rather than simply saying she had blonde hair, we could say she "had hair of gold."

The book is just the perfect length to hold the interest of young children, and is a pleasant read for adults.  The illustrations are pleasing, as well, and they very much fit the tone of the book.
1883956
This is such an attractive little book that I picked it up as a gift, a diminutive coffee table book.  Once I got it home, I enjoyed the pictures and the prose so much that I had to have one for myself as well!  I recommend it as a gift for anyone who has brought joy to you or for someone who needs to remember how to give thanks.
2935665
The Silent Boy, by Lois Lowry is a sweet tale.  I haven't quite figured out what Lowry's themes are about, but according to her website, they are about human connections. I'm not sure I agree.  But anyway, this is a delightful book. Not in a silly kind of way, like some of her others, but because the main character, Katy, has no prejudice and has an open, curious spirit.  While the title would lead you to believe that the story is a bout the boy, it isn't really.  The Silent Boy, Jacob, seems to me to only be a peripheral character. The child does not speak, and because of that is called many awful names that Katy seeks to understand.

I chose this book because I though it would address children with disabilities.  Jacob is eventually sent to an asylum where they care for mentally ill and possibly disabled people.  I was hoping for more insight into Jacob's disability but I guess that would have been too difficult a topic for a children's book.  Each chapter contains a vintage photo which helps the reader visualize the characters.  It is an interesting feature.
The Silent Boy is a fine book and an enjoyable read. I give it 3 paws!