Review: Apple Pie to Die For by Sharon Kleve

Apple Pie to Die For by Sharon Kleve
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Not very fond of this work by Ms. Kleve. I've read quite a few of her books and find this to be trite and unbelievable. I just can't imagine that someone could be aware of the things this woman has done (definitely not very "Betty Crocker" like) and would find them to be endearing traits. Definitely more fairy tale than real life story.

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Review: The Toad Who Loved Tea by Faiz Kermani

The Toad Who Loved Tea by Faiz Kermani
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a delightful read. I was drawn to the book, that was a gift from a lovely friend during my recovery from surgery, because of the topic of tea! Anyone that loves tea has to be a friend of mine, so Tungtang is now my very best friend. Though the names were silly, to say the least, the story was a delight.

Tungtang was not a normal toad, she liked to roam and have adventures. So when the road beckons she sets out to fulfill the prophecy set forth by her ancestors. She finds herself at the Queen Catherine's Olde English Tea Shoppe. She doesn't realize that her life will forever be changed.

If your child enjoys a fun read with fun characters and a happy ending, this is the book for you. Enjoy Tungtang's adventure, she's well worth the read.

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Review: Look for Rainbows: Coloring Quote Journal by Samantha Snyder

Look for Rainbows: Coloring Quote Journal (Doodle Art Alley Books) by Samantha Snyder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another Samantha Snyder masterpiece.

I try every month to journal a little something every day. My pen pal group has a list of something to write about every day and this journal is perfect for it. The pages are not complicated and fussy and lend themselves to free-flowing honest journaling. The pages are double sided so I suggest coloring with colored pencils or crayons. I love the quotes, this one is my favorite:

If you light a path for somebody it will also brighten your path. ~Buddha

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Review: How Do Cats Do That by Peter Scottsdale

Title: How Do Cats Do That?

Author: Peter Scottsdale

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Publisher's Insight:

Book Description You'll Be Amazed Kitty Style By How Cats Do The Wonderful Things They Do. You Will Discover 34 Cat Secrets Like: How Do Cats Purr? How Do Cats Mate? How Do Cats Drink Water? How Do Cats Hunt? How Do Cats Communicate? How Do Cats Show Love? How Do Cats Jump So High? How Do Cats' Tails Work? How Do Cats Use Their Whiskers? How Do Cats' Nails Get Sharp? How Do Cats Wash Themselves? How Do Cats See? How Do Cats Eyes Work? How Do Cats See In The Dark? How Do Cats Identify Their Owners? How Do Cats View Their Owners? How Do Cats Play? How Do Cats Adapt? How Do Cats Fight? How Do Cats Protect Themselves? How Do Cats Pee? How Do Cats Spray? How Do Cats Give Birth? How Do Cats Age? How Do Cats Keep Warm? How Do Cats Cool Down? How Do Cats Sleep? How Do Cats Eat? How Do Cats React To Catnip? How Do Cats Land On Their Feet? How Do Cats Find Their Way Home? How Do Cats Show Pain? How Do Cats Get Worms? How Do Cats Get Ringworm? How Do Cats Get Fleas & Ticks? How Do Cats Get Ear Mites? ...And Much More. Bonus: This Remarkable Book Includes Over 50 Cute Cat Photos - Many You Won't Find Anywhere Else. Take a Look Inside. 

Review:

Being the crazy cat lady I am I was very interested in seeing what this book had to offer. It would have been something that I hoped my grandson would like. But after reading the book I found parts of it to be really irritating. If the section you were reading was "How Do Cats Protect Themselves" it would, in especially simplistic ways, give you information about that topic and the very last sentence would be "And that's how cats protect themselves" The overuse of this terminology made the book quite annoying. I would not recommend the book for any one person or library use.


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I received this product for free/at a discount in exchange for an honest review, but all opinions are my own. Most books are donated to the local library for circulation, or donation to the Friends of the Library.

Review: The Lost Path by Amélie Fléchais

Title: The Lost Path

Author: Amélie Fléchais

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Publisher's Insight:

Three young boys set off from Camp Happiness, map in hand, determined to be the first to find the treasure before anyone else. But the shortcut they take leads to something far more spectacular and sinister! All manner of magical beasties live in these woods, and the kids find themselves caught between warring Forest Spirits. Will the three boys find their way out of trouble? Get your map and ready, set, go! Amélie Fléchais's incredible artwork combines the best of French illustration with manga influences. A spooky new fairytale, for fans of Over the Garden Wall.

Review:

Let's say first and foremost that the artwork in this graphic novel is fantastic. The details in it are phenomenal, little aspects of the story tucked into every page.

Though the artwork is beyond reproach I found the story a little convoluted and difficult to follow. I know that they are trying to allow the reader to notice that there is something going on  with the children that is imagination based, or is it? BUT, I felt as if more could have been made clear.

I give this book a three and a quarter, though with the storyline I had to round down instead of rounding up.


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Review: Misfits and Bandits by Pete Leriget

Misfits and Bandits by Pete Leriget
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just love this little series. Bandit and Uncle Drake are the best of what all animals should be. In this installment the boys you meet a pair of misfits who learn a lesson, a person who deals with a sensitive subject with love and grace, someone tries to pull the wool over someone's eyes, and loses the battle, and finally the highlight of the book, a story including farts. I'm sorry, there's not a bad book that includes a fart.

Mr. Lerigét, I look forward to more books in the future!


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Review: The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox by Mark Burhenne

The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox: How We Are Sleeping Our Way to Fatigue, Disease and Unhappiness by Mark Burhenne
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I had the hardest time reading this book. Although the book has information about sleep disorders and how they affect our lives it was quite difficult to read. The footnotes were placed at the end of each page instead of at the end of the book in an appendix. It disrupted the flow of the book and made the book look choppy and disjointed. I appreciate the information that was given to me about the topics covered but I would not read it again and would not recommend it to family or friends.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

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