Category: Book Review

October 26, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

The colorful balloons (Greek and English, bilingual edition) by Kalliopi Raikou

Being in a long distance family challenges your resilience. There are many emotions to manage and one finds himself in two cultures and two or more languages. However, there are always smart ways to improve communication. A grandma has found one to help herself and her grandkid keep track of their love, language and moments.

What did Jason and his grandma come up with? How is he going to count the months until they meet again? The feelings and the thoughts of a young boy who lives with his parents in Dubai. His grandma helps him enjoy his days there but also remind him of his roots.

October 26, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

The Magical Advent Calendar by Fiona Simpson-Stöber

“Love is the greatest gift we can share, be it with each other or with nature, but we must love and cherish what we have been entrusted with, it is as fragile as a snowflake.” The magic, the mystery and the inspiration changes Ayrias perspective on life forever. This precious world is as fragile as her beautiful snowflake shoes, together with the snow angel, Nebula and her little friend Micky she experiences one adventure after another as she opens the doors of this magical advent calendar and tries to live in harmony at Christmas time and all year round to save this precious planet that her and her family and friends call home.

October 17, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Heeeyy Dandelion by Dawn Charleston-Green

Heeeyy Dandelion is a colorfully illustrated children’s book that gently addresses childhood self-esteem, honesty, and family-belonging.

In the story, young Ana struggles with who is and her place in her family after being adopted. Her adoptive mother shares with her the attributes and life cycle of a dandelion. Though beautiful as a flower, it is often considered a weed because it blooms in unwanted or unexpected places. Though often unappreciated, Ana’s mother details just how unique and valuable the dandelion truly is to the environment; and further explains that the dandelion doesn’t need perfect conditions to grow…but rather, just a crack of possibility for its roots to be established. From there, the dandelion has everything it needs to be successful. Similarly, that is what Ana’s family desires for her.

October 16, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

No More Pets by Linda Sachs

Mariah will promise her mom anything if it means she can have a puppy! The work grows with every pet Mariah and her mom add to their home. Will Mariah remember her promises?
Children will enjoy reading No More Pets. A fun story that shares the joy and duty of caring for a pet.

October 15, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

What a Muck by Linda Sachs

When a child watches you, then tries to do it too, know that trouble may ensue.

In this children’s picture book, young Drew has good intentions of helping. The day begins with thoughts of having fun, but quickly things get turned upside down. Drew has been watching Papa and Mom, and now a CLICK and a CLUNK have them all in a muck.

October 15, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Baby Worries by Frances Mackay

Baby Worries is about a baby who meets his extended family for the first time and starts to worry about what he might look like when he grows up.

October 14, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

The Gift of You by Kathy Parker

The Gift Of You is a poetic journey that shows adopted and all children how loved they are by their parents.

October 14, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Eagle Wings Flapping by Shelley Spear Chief & Moses Spear Chief

Beaver meets Eagle to learn how to manage big emotions along with his friends when he finds himself in a predicament. Readers will learn about the evidence-based adapted EMDR treatment approach to support individuals of all ages in dealing with stress, pain, anxiety, hurt feelings and more.

October 13, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

ABCs Under the Big Blue Sea by Sabrina Makhamreh

This book is a well-structured alphabet book that can take your little reader on a swim in the sea to practice their ABCs and learn about a variety of sea creatures that live in the water! A series of colorful images will memorize your child and embrace the beauty of true creatures of the sea! Naya, and a diverse cast of mermaids, all take a field trip with their teacher at the Big Blue Academy to take a visual lesson to master their ABCs! The topics included in the book include- ABCs, sea creatures, and mermaids.

October 12, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Just Plain Meatloaf by Rachel Cashin & Wendy McKenna

Have you ever been unhappy with what’s for dinner? This child just can’t handle another night of mom’s Just Plain Meatloaf. He decides to take matters into his own hands. With the help of some super-fun, kid- friendly ingredients, “I’ll start off with 5 kind of melted together, candy-coated chocolate morsels from Tommy Thomson’s birthday party goodie bag”. He is on a mission to create a masterpiece. He is convinced that this will be his best meal ever… Just Plain Meatloaf will capture your attention and hearts with colorful illustrations, alliterations, and creative text for a super-supper adventure!