Rebecca Hill
Thomas likes to tell stories, a lot of them. As he is finally called out, he must make good on his boasts. As he moves into the forest to spend a night alone, he does not think about anything but himself. He is selfish.
As he sleeps, the trees move, obscuring his way home, leaving him lost.
We loved the story of Thomas, and the eventual realization that he had been disrespectful to the forest by not cleaning up after himself. Perfect story for kids!
This was a cute little story about a mother bird and her chicks - and how after they leave, they will remember each other by looking at the moon at night.
I enjoyed reading this one to my kids. Very sweet and adorable. We all enjoyed it!
In Living Ghosts and Mischievous Monsters, the author takes us through different Native American ghosts and monsters throughout the culture.
I really enjoyed the stories and the different backgrounds that were presented within the book! Overall a great read! If you love a good ghost story, then you want to check this book out!
Thank you to the publisher for an advanced copy. I have provided an unbiased review based on my reading.
Dilly is a happy little penguin, but she has one abnormality - she is not like the other penguins. She only has one foot! This doesn't stop Dilly from participating, and she learns to get along, but some of the other parents don't think she should be around their children. When disaster happens, can Dilly save the other penguin?
Cute story, and this different-abled penguin did not allow her disability to slow her down! I read this to my kids, and we loved it!
When Mouse is caught in a storm, he is afraid. As the storm continues he finds other creatures caught in the storm. As the ride out the storm together, they can see each other but they are not close enough to crash.
Cute little story which would be perfect for pre-school aged children.
Cute little read on the dust bunnies and their “adventures” through the home!
My boys enjoyed reading through this one. Easy read, and cute little pictures keep the story moving.
Follow Little Bird as they navigate their day! There are so many different adventures to try.
The images in this book just captivated me, even more so than the story. I loved the artwork! My kids enjoyed the story, and we enjoyed flipping through the different pages.
Moose wants to be a fairy, and she tries on all her favorite outfits to find the perfect one. When she gets there and passes the fairy test, some of the other new fairies make fun of Moose because of her size. But when something threatens the new fairies, Moose does not hesitate to step in and protect them, even though they were mean to her.
Cute story about forgiveness and acceptance. I enjoyed this cute little read!
This cute little story was a great read!
Rose longs to have fun, but her parents are poor and they must all work hard to ensure that they have enough to eat. As she walks home one day, she hears a song, and follows it to find that it is coming from fairies! She dances and sings with them, before heading home. She promises to plant some roses for them as well.
When she returns home, she finds that she has been away a very long time, even though for her it was just a short afternoon. She plants the flowers, listening for the song of the fairies in her flowers.
Adorable read!
Get to know Halloween in 100 words! Find and discover your favorite parts of Halloween!
Loved reading through this! Perfect for kids who are learning to read!
David discovers a monster in his basement. The monster is hungry, and David is a little concerned that he might become the snack of the monster. As he helps the monster head home, at the monsters request, he begins to wonder if he was being smart at going off with the monster.
When they get to the monsters house, the monster's mother says dinner will be served soon. This makes David wonder if he is going to be the dinner.
Imagine his surprise when something else shows up!
This was a sweet little story, and I enjoyed it. I loved the friendship aspect, even though David was afraid that he might end up being the monster's snack.
Get to know baby animals through this short and sweet story. This is perfect for younger readers, and to help young children identify different baby animals, and where they might live!
Little Moar is afraid of the Moon. No matter what he is doing, he makes sure that he is home before the Moon comes out. But one day, he decides to have a bit of fun with his friends, losing track of time.
He races home, and tells his mother he is afraid of the moon..
Sweet little story.
There are many things that one imagines when they think about Brooklyn, but criminals may not top that list. Craig McGuire walks us through the many different criminals that have called Brooklyn home, or have passed through the city on one pretense or another.
I enjoyed this book immensely. There was so much information presented that I feel that I am going to have to break this book down again, and read through it - marking different crimes and seeing where they might connect elsewhere.
Perfect for those who love true crime - this is one book you are NOT going to want to miss!!
In the World of Coral Reefs, you can get an up close and personal look at the different marine life and items that can make up a coral reef. Additionally, you can learn what damages a reef, and what you can do to help maintain and promote better growth of the coral reefs.
I enjoyed reading through this book. The images were stunning, and the information provided was not hard to understand, giving kids a better idea of what can help or hurt a coral reef.
I received a digital copy of this ARC for a unbiased review from NetGalley.
‘Til Death Do Us will captivate you from page one, almost as easily as Gladys captivated each of her husbands!
From all accounts, Gladys was a young woman with a big future. As a young girl, she was doted on by her family. As an adult, she was a serial bride - continually marrying and divorcing husbands, many in quick succession.
While reading through ‘Til Death Do Us I was shocked with the amount of husbands that Gladys had gone through, but also of the very nefarious means that she used to capture a new husband. She was cunning, deceitful, and a master manipulator.
Throughout the book, we get an insight into what made Gladys tick - money. She wanted money, a lot of it, and she would use any means that she could to get a hold of the money that she longed for. But it goes deeper than that. Gladys liked the chase, getting men to do what she wanted, but the end result, marriage, was not something that she particularly enjoyed. She did enjoy some of the benefits of marriage, but it was difficult for her to remain engaged and attentive to the relationship once they crossed the threshold.
Overall, I did enjoy this read. Patrick Gallagher does a great job in breaking down the relationship between Gladys and her three husbands. While she married once more after prison, it is the first marriages we want to look at. Bigamy charges, and the subsequent murder trial that she would go through with her newest husband - another bigamous marriage, will blow your mind. The amount of evidence is mind blowing. After just nine years of a life sentence, she was able to walk free on parole.
This book is now available from WildBlue Press and is available in multiple formats. I listened to an audio version of the book. I highly recommend this book for all true crime lovers! This is one that is a perfect weekend or beach read.
Riveting and exciting!
The crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer shocked an entire nation. What started as a simple investigation into a head in a refrigerator, morphed into one of the worst serial killers the United States had seen at that time.
Patrick Kennedy, the detective assigned the case, did more to get Dahmer to cooperate than most. He sat down and treated him as a human being, not just a suspect in an investigation. While he never forgot that Dahmer had more information to offer, he did his best to put the young man at ease, earning his trust, and getting the murderer to open up to him about the many crimes that he had committed.
In “Grilling Dahmer” the many interrogations and thoughts of the detective are laid out. Additionally, you are going to get some of the comments from Dahmer himself, and the eventual circus that would become the court case.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was interesting to get the impressions of the detective, as well as the many different areas of the crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer. I have long been familiar with Dahmer, but the inner tickings of what made him go off was something that I didn't know. While reading through this book, there were several times I had to stop and go “OH! That makes sense now!”
If you love true crime, you are going to LOVE this book!
There are many shipwrecks that we read about in history. This book takes the top 50, and breaks them down - but you get so much more than just a light sketch over the history. The author dives into the background, giving as much information as is available - even talking about a few lesser known shipwrecks that have happened in the same area!
I absolutely loved this book! I enjoyed hearing about the different shipwrecks, the timelines that were given, and the affects that these wrecks had on the times that they happened in.
Read about the Titanic, Carpathia, Bismark, USS Arizona, Empress of Ireland, Edmund Fitzgerald, Mendi, and so many more!
This short story follows Polly as she is recuperating from a mental breakdown. After being sent home from work, unable to return until she goes through therapy, she begins to have more breakdowns in the doctors office.
Interesting short horror - although it wasn't as spooky as I was expecting, it still gave you a few jumps.
If you love horror, then you need to read this book! These stories are spooky enough to ensure that you will not read them in the dark!
Scare Street has done a great job, and I LOVED the stories! If you have a weak stomach, there are a few stories that might not sit well with you.
I was rather hoping to find a creepy short, instead found something that bordered on ‘Meh.' There was nothing gripping about this book, and nothing that made me want to dive into the next four. This was an okay rendition of a urban legend, but nothing that stood out as super creepy or scary.
Oh my goodness! I want to actually visit Massachusetts now! After reading these great tails and learning about some spooky trails, I want to get out and find an adventure!
Stephen Gencarella did a great job with this one, and with one search on Goodreads, I found even more by this author that I am wanting to read. If you love a good scary tale and want to learn more about the lore and myths in Massachusetts, this is your book!
If you are a cookie lover, then you are going to have to check out this book!! These recipes are amazing!!
Whatever you are planning on, events, after school snacks, etc. - this is the best cookie recipe collection ever!!
I made a few of these recipes and loved them! I can't wait for the holidays to try even more of these delicious recipes!
The Castles of England have always evoked a sense of wonder - and of course, their local haunts. Everyone loves a good ghost story - but there is much more to these castles than just ghosts.
The English countryside is steeped in history, and the dotting of castles that dominate the landscape have stories and histories.
This book was amazing, and I absolutely loved reading about all the different castles and stories that are associated with them. The information is not overwhelming, and for those who are not familiar with some of the castles, this is a great starting point for those who are wanting to get a deeper understanding of England, their castles, and history.
You are going to discover an entirely new world in this book. As we follow this fantastic journey, we are going to travel through upheaval, heartbreak, wars, uncertainty, and more.
Get ready for a journey that you will not easily forget. Sit back, grab your favorite beverage, and allow yourself to discover a world that not many are accustomed to - and that some long to escape. Many dreams of joining it, but the grass is not always greener on the other side.