Audio Review: Good Night Owl by Greg Pizzoli

Summary

Owl tries his best to wrap up his night and settle in for a long sleep–after moving past a few bumps in the road—in this Geisel Honor-winning, giggle-worthy bedtime story.

Will Owl ever get a good night's sleep? He's ready for bed, but as soon as he settles in, he hears a strange noise. He looks everywhere—in his cupboard, underneath the floorboards—even in his walls. He'll never get to sleep unless he can figure out what's going on! But as he's busy tearing his house apart, he doesn't notice one tiny, squeaky, mouse-shaped detail—the culprit!

Every observant young reader will point again and again to the answer to Owl's persistent question, laughing all along the way. From the creator of The Watermelon Seed comes another pitch-perfect tale that's empowering, engaging, and entertaining.

Review

This was such a wonderful audiobook. The narrator did a wonderful job entertaining with the various inflections that made the story so engaging. He made such a good distinction of the characters with his voice that it was so natural to follow along. The transitions pique your curiosity. The sound effects complement the narrative. With seeing the visual, this really captures the imagination. This cute story would be a lovely bedtime listen.

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Review: The Story of Abraham Lincoln by Patricia A. Pingry

Book Summary

Introduce little learners to Abraham Lincoln's childhood and presidency with this 200-word board book.

This little book introduces Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States. Simple, toddler-friendly text tells the story of his childhood, his rise to the presidency, and the part he played in the U.S. Civil War. Accompanied by vivid and engaging illustrations, The Story of Abraham Lincoln will help even the smallest children understand who Abraham Lincoln is, and why he is so important.

Review

The story of Abraham Lincoln chronicles the highlights of his life this colorful, vibrant board book. The young reader will get the main points that define his life, who he was, how he became president and how he influenced two major events in American history. This is a nice one to add to the collection.

Pages: 22

Reading Age: 2-5

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Review: The Story of Easter by Patricia A. Pingry and Illustrated by Alice Buckingham

Discover the story of the first Easter day in this newly illustrated classic, perfect for little ones curious about the story behind their Easter celebrations.

Expertly crafted for the attention span of toddlers, this simple book tells the biblical story of Easter—from Jesus' entry into Jerusalem to his triumphant Resurrection. The story also helps little listeners understand the connection between the first Easter and today's celebrations. With bright illustrations and a toddler-friendly length of just 200 words, this book is a gentle, age-appropriate way to introduce Jesus and the meaning behind the Easter holiday. And it makes a great addition to any Easter basket!

Review

The Story of Easter is beautifully illustrated book that is warm and embraces us with love. The book simply shares the story of Easter adapted for the younger reader. It highlights his death, when he rose again and the significance on why we celebrate it. I loved the representation of the different people in the book. Overall, it presents everything is a way that the young reader will understand and enjoy.

Pages: 22

Suggested reading age 2-4

Review: Southern Baby: Southern Sayings for Little Ones by Rebekah Moredock and Illustrated by Jennica Lounsbury

Southern Baby: Southern Sayings for Little Ones is an adorable board book that introduces young readers to some of the expressions used in the South. This book is fun, cute and sassy. It teaches them basic Southern phrases and words that are common in everyday chat. It is accompanied by beautiful illustrations that make this an engaging read. If you’re not from the South, you may have heard a few and might not have known what they meant. I know for myself, I’ve heard a few but it was interesting to know the actual meaning behind. If you are from the South, then this will be a great way to introduce some of those catch phrases that capture that everyday charm.

This book has 20 pages.

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Review: One Hundred Percent Me by Renee Macalino Rutledge and illustrated by Anita Prades

One Hundred Percent Me is a nice story of a young girl who’s exploring her background of mixed heritage. As the book celebrates different moments defining her features unique to her, it’s always interesting the conversation that sparks the curiosity of what you are. As she learns to embrace what is unique to her as well as claim features and characteristics she shares with her family, the message of being 100% herself really is such a positive takeaway. 

This is a book that will resonate with young readers who have mixed cultural backgrounds. For some many who get that question often of what are you or where are you from, this is a sweet book for those young readers to embrace and love who they are individually.

The book has 32 pages. Ages 4-8.

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Review: All the Places We Call Home Patrice Gopo and illustrated by Jenin Mohammed

All the Places We Call Home is a beautiful story with colorful and vibrant illustrations that will grab your heart. One of the best gifts and influences on a young child are the timeless stories that inspire love and pride for who you are and where you come from. Beautifully written, we are swept away with colorful illustrations that tell the stories of generation, culture and love for places beyond our current reach. These stories either from our past or present can hold a special place in our heart no matter where you are.

The inspiration behind what inspires the stories shared before this young child goes to sleep is so touching because those are the moments that become memorable. I absolutely adore the curiosity inspired from the globe that encourages the quench to know more about the memories that represent her family. This is the first picture book from this author and I’m looking forward to seeing what she does and hopefully with a collaboration with this illustrator. This is a lovely book to add to your collection

This book has 32 pages.

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