The Magic Apples
Author: Bea EliasIllustrator: Virvalle Carvallo The Magic Apples is the first in The Encanto’s Village series. It tells a story about a lonely princess who wants a friend, and the importance of being polite. The story itself is not original, it’s definitely a retelling of a fairy tale where the two older brothers are entitled […]
The Adventures of Oscar and Oliver: Oliver Gets a Brother
Author: MickieIllustrator: Zoe Laverne The Adventures of Oscar and Oliver: Oliver Gets a Brother is a story about Oliver the cat who has a good life but sometimes gets a bit lonely. One day his mother tells him she’s going out to get him a surprise. Will Oliver like his gift or will he want […]
Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes
Author: Kimberly and James DeanIllustrator: James DeanAges: 4-8 Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes is one more in the Pete the Cat series. Pete and his friend Gus make cupcakes for a party and then the cupcakes start to go missing. Who could have taken the cupcakes? I like that the graphics are simply […]
Little Blue Truck
Author: Alice Schertle Illustrator: Jill McElmurry Ages: 3-5 years Little Blue Truck is a great story about how showing compassion and maintaining friendships is beneficial for all. Little Blue Truck says hello (Beep! Beep!) to everyone while he is out and about. Dump Truck comes through and doesn’t say hello to anyone, and he is […]
The Cherry on Top
Author: Lauren Eresman Illustrator: Serineh Eliasian Age: 4-7 years The Cherry on Top is a sweet story about two cherries who have always been attached at the stem. Molly and Polly adore each other but they have very different personalities. Molly is dramatic and likes to be the center of attention while Polly is steadfast […]