Dog and Mouse by Michelle Nelson-Schmidt {Book Review}

My younger twin is really into dogs right now. Her fascination really exploded a few days ago when she discovered a stuffed dog in the playroom - and it hasn't left her side since. The dog in this book looks so much like her new friend, I knew she'd enjoy it.

On the surface, "Dog and Mouse" by Michelle Nelson-Schmidt is about friendship. I love that it also teaches loyalty and integrity. Dog is looking for a friend, and Mouse selflessly offers to help in the search, simply because helping others is the right thing to do. They both wait patiently every day for this unknown friend to show up, until they realize that Mouse has been the perfect example of a loyal friend all along.

Nelson-Schmidt's straight-forward illustrations engaged my twins from the start. And I absolutely love the bright color palette! How did she know those are my happy colors?

"Dog and Mouse" really has everything I expect from Kane Miller. From the story to the pictures to the conversations it leads me to have with my children, this book has been a ray of sunshine in our home all week.

Hot Dog by Molly Coxe {Book Review}

Today's review is by Kyla (age 5). She is reviewing "Hot Dog" by Molly Coxe. She even typed the answers all by herself. Thank you, Kyla!

Did you like this book?

It was good.

What did you like best?

I like the page that says chilly dog.

Who else would like this book?

A kid that is learning how to read.

Hooray for Fish! by Lucy Cousins {Book Review}

For the record, I hate fish. I really really do. But I just had to check out "Hooray for Fish!" by Lucy Cousins. Her memorable art style makes these fishies some of the cutest I have ever seen.

Little Fish introduces us to his fishy friends in kid-friendly rhymes. Some have surprisingly silly names or markings. There's even a set of twins!

My twins love saying the word "fish" and imitating the fish kisses at the end. I love the bright colors and Little Fish's friendly personality. I'm almost ready to join in the cheer: "Hooray for Fish!"

Toot by Leslie Patricelli {Book Review}

"Toot" by Leslie Patricelli is about passing gas. Farting. Flatulence. If these topics make you roll your eyes, you will probably not like this book. However if you're the kind of parent who teaches your kids to make fake fart noises (like me), this book is right up your alley.

My husband did NOT appreciate so many toots. And Grandpa could not understand why there was a whole book devoted to the subject of flatulence. But as a mom who deals with children's body noises on a daily basis, I found it worth a chuckle. And a bunch of fake fart noises.