Blurb About: Elphie and Dad go on an Epic adventure - Hagit R. Oron, Or Oron

Blurb About: Elphie and Dad go on an Epic adventure

Author: Hagit R. Oron

Illustrator: Or Oron

Publisher: Orons (February 5, 2016)

ASIN: B01BJ5Q576

Elphie and Dad go on an Epic Adventure is an illustrated picture book following a cute little elephant and his Dad on a simple errand re-branded as an adventure by a smart father. The illustrations are clean and simple and the language un-flowery.

I think the point of this book is to show the difference between adventure and danger. That you can fight a cloud lion without running into the street and so on. I do wish that point had been massaged out a bit more as it’s a little lost in the “milk” errand and Dad elephants fretting over safety. Although its looks like this is just the first in a series so perhaps there is more to come!

I think my 3.75 year old would like this one. 

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Blurb About: Little Bird, Little Bird, It's Time For Bed - Adam Lewis

• Little Bird, Little Bird, It's Time For Bed
• Author: Adam Lewis 
• Publisher: Heritage Press
• Publication Date: February 21, 2016
• ASIN: B01C31S5WI

• Little Bird, Little Bird, It's Time For Bed by Adam Lewis is a bedtime story with a twist for kids who are perhaps interested in a bit of Mystery. Where is Little Bird? The whole town is looking for him!
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The illustrations are simple and of good quality. The language is repetitive but not annoying. 

My only reservation is that it is somehow a tad scary. I think Lewis could have done without the "Little Bird could be Hurt" and "Little Bird could be scared" pieces. The last thing I want my kid to be thinking about at bedtime is being lost, hurt and scared. 

Overall It's an OK/Good cheap kindle book with a nice cover and illustrations.

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Blurb About: How to Catch a Monster - Michael Yu, Rachel Yu, June Yu, Eric Yu

• How to Catch a Monster
• Authors: Michael Yu, Rachel Yu, June Yu, Eric Yu
• Publisher: Fat Moon Books (December 26, 2013)
• Publication Date: December 26, 2013
• ASIN: B0095807LK

• ISBN-10: 1481260537

How to Catch a Monster is a wonderfully illustrated book with nice rich colors. Unfortunately I can't seem to find info on who illustrated it! Nice to see good illustrations on a $.99 kindle book. The pictures make up for the short comings in the story line. 

How to Catch a Monster was written by the entire Yu family, including the kids, which I find charming. Some of the reviews on Amazon reference the plot being a bit muddy and I have to agree.

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Video Blurb About: Zoo of Emotions, Teneisha Jones (That's Me!) and Amy Churchwell

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SuperKids - Anya Damiron, Pablo Pino

• SuperKids
• Author: Anya Damiron
• Illustrator: Pablo Pino
• Publisher: Lucia'Stories; 1 edition (December 12, 2015)
• ASIN: B019BERLX4
• ISBN-10: 9945082965

SuperKids is a wonderfully diverse, beautifully illustrated and well designed book. Everything from the writing to the layout is top notch. The world needs more books like SuperKids!

I love that the disabilities in this book are not named and instead are shown as special abilities. Really wonderful concept perfectly executed. 

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Blurb About: The Zebra Said Shhh -M. R. Nelson, Tamia Sheldon

• The Zebra Said Shhh
• Author: M. R. Nelson
• Illustrator: Tamia Sheldon
• Age Range: 8 - 12 years
• Grade Level: 3 - 7
• Publisher: Xist Publishing (February 14, 2013)
• ISBN-10: 1623954401

The Zebra Said Shhh is a bedtime picture book featuring zoo animals. The language is very repetitive and simple and therefor may do better with the young-toddler-or-under crowd. Some of the illustrations are lovely and I imagine that kids would like them.

I've got to be honest with this one, I think the kindle one is worth the .99 cent price but I would be a bit disappointed if I paid $9.99 for the physical version. The story is just not one that I would want to read over and over again. 

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Blurb About: Fearless Beans - Melissa Heye and Kathy Montoya

• Fearless Beans
• Written By: Melissa Heye
• Illustrated By: Kathy Montoya
• Publisher: Self Published; 1st edition (2013)
• ISBN-10: 0615886647
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Fearless Beans is about a small white dog who gathers up bravery for every adventure that comes his way. The phrase “really, really ready” is repeated throughout which could be fun to use as a theatrical point when reading the story out loud.

I imagine a 3-5 year old would like hearing this story out loud but it may be a bit wordy for anyone younger. 

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