Category: Book Review

July 26, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

The Boy Who Ran Up A Volcano by Jared Styan

The boy who ran up a volcano, is a heart-warming story based on true events. It will inspire young children, teachers, and parents to be more courageous and explore the wonderful world around them!

The boy always loved to run, but because he was small, no one ever believed he could be a real runner. When the boy grew older, he travelled all over the world and when he saw the El Misti volcano in Peru, he knew this was his chance to become who he always wanted to be. He ran and ran but to make it to the top of the volcano, he first had to overcome his past.

July 25, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Queen Clarice and the Watermelon Seed by CB Fletcher

A red ant princess, Clarice, seeks to find a way to save her starving colony. For generations, the colonies of red ants, bees, scorpions and sphinx moths all lived in a peaceful oasis, surrounded by fruitful bushes and lush grass. Now, after the oasis was pillaged by Princess Mala and her bush spider clan, the remaining red ant colony and scorpion clan are threatened by starvation in the barren desert.

One day, Clarice discovers watermelon and quickly realises this could be her colony’s only chance for survival. Under siege yet again, the battle begins for a sole watermelon seed and the possibility of saving the colony.

C B Fletcher’s message to ‘have faith in the seed that is planted within you to grow your unique prosperity’ is one that resonates throughout the story. Will Queen Clarice conquer her enemies and save her beloved colony?

July 24, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Ruby Rockpool & The Garbage Patch King by Mermaid Hannah Pearl

Ruby Rockpool, marine warrior mermaid is on a mission to help save our oceans and protect marine life.

Join Ruby and her friends as they travel across the oceans on a quest to defeat the Garbage Patch King whose plastic pollution is big trouble for our blue planet. Can Ruby quash the rubbish overlord? Look out for ‘shell facts’ along the way about our mermazing marine life. Together we can all make small changes to have big positive impact for our planet.

£2 from every book sold is donated to Marine Conservation Society UK and Sea Shepherd UK.

Find out more about Ruby Rockpool and this exciting series of children’s stories, written by Mermaid Hannah Pearl to inspire future generations of ocean protectors.

July 23, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

The Adventures of The DeMelans: Carnival Catastrophe by Caris Greyson, Aminat Bashorun

The DeMelans are a superhero family who live in a busy metropolitan city. In this storybook follow them on this action packed adventure as they go to the carnival and help save the day!

July 22, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

The Elephant that Wanted to Dance by Despina Mavridou

Baby elephant wants to be a dancer, but he doesn’t know how to dance and he is afraid to perform in public.

He takes part in a dance show at school because he wants to prove that he can do it. He puts his mind to it and works hard on his dance moves, but on performance day, he takes an embarrassing fall. Will he find the courage to get back up and perform in front of his friends and family?

July 21, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

The Adventure of Asher and Rocket by Shawna Keyes

Inspired by a true story, this fun illustration tells the NICU experience from Asher’s perspective. Follow Asher and Rocket as they blast through the NICU, conquering each mission to get home. This story gives hope and encourages readers to celebrate the process of growth.

July 21, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Reina Visits the Butterfly Garden by Sheila C. Duperrier

The mountains and valleys around town are filled with trees, flowers, and gorgeous insects of all kinds. Reina visits the town’s butterfly garden…

Reina is a smart and sensitive young girl who loves nature, but she is afraid of insects. Will she always be afraid? Will she conquer her fear?

Join Reina on this journey and discover the importance of insects especially butterflies, and her process of learning about her favorite ones! This charming children’s book is designed to make your child become a butterfly expert! Let’s start learning along with Reina and having fun!

A rhyming children’s book to learn nice things about the butterfly garden
Fun learning for children: explore nature, insects, butterflies
Filled with colorful illustrations to both entertain and educate
For children of all backgrounds – Reading to your child
Also available in French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish
Search the accompanying workbook for more fun: Reina Visits the Butterfly Garden – Activity Book

July 20, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

The Notorious A.B.C. by Benjamin Darling

The Notorious A.B.C. (Music Legends and Learning for Kids) by Benjamin Darling

For all music loving parents, The Notorious ABC is the perfect way to share with your kids the music of your childhood. From the artist, to the music and the culture. Every page honors a different hip-hop artist, from Run DMC to Salt n’ Pepa and The Sugarhill Gang.  

The Notorious ABC is a twist on traditional ABC books that highlights and celebrates the 80s and 90s rap music by featuring an artist and rap-themed words alongside some basic words such as apple, cat, and dog. So this book works as a perfect introduction to these musical legends for your children.

This beautifully illustrated musical ABC book is the celebration of 80s and 90s rap and hip-hop music that is sure to fascinate beginning readers and rappers to learn their melodic vocabularies such as Boombox, Guitar, drum machine, and microphone.

This fun and educational board book gives children an opportunity to be introduced to a new musical world, expand their vocabulary and potentially create opportunities to connect with the ’90s music and rap culture.

Perfect for 0+

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July 20, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

The Things Nighttime Brings by Jamie Hitt

The Things Nighttime Brings by Jamie Hitt

Thomas the Toad and his friend Bird are having so much fun playing hide n seek in the forest that they don’t notice the sun going down. As the night falls and the moon shines bright, Thomas the Toad feels scared and alone deep within his heart because he has never been so far from his home alone during nighttime. 

But with the help of his friend bird Thomas discovers all the wonderful things nighttime brings.

Join Thomas on his adventurous nighttime journey to face his fear and how he learns to overcome them with the support of family and friends.

The Things Nighttime Brings is a beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book that is very relatable for every child and makes them ready to explore this world.

Perfect for 2+

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July 19, 2022 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Grandma’s ABC’s of Growing Up by Denise Bailey

From A to Z, this adorable and entertaining alphabet book represents insights that help children and adults understand and discuss values, expectations, and life changing lessons for children as they grow up and encounter some of life’s rewards and challenges.