Category: Book Review

July 15, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Mariah Finds Her Self-Esteem by Anthony Lumpkin

Mariah is a friendly, confident little girl, who loves dancing and spending time with her family and friends. She is looking forward to second grade – until she meets a new friend, whose unkind remarks start to undermine Mariah’s confidence and make her question everything she used to enjoy.
Soon, Mariah is not the bubbly little girl who started second grade…
Can her parents and her teacher help Mariah to find her self-esteem again?

July 14, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

A Lonely Hoot by Brendilynn Mantey-Annor

As the night falls and the moon shines bright, a sad “who” echoes in the dark night. Young Hoot doesn’t want to feel all alone. She might have to venture to places unknown. Will Hoot be able to find some new friends? Read to find out how this rhyming story ends.

July 14, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Myra the Good Catcher by K.H. Core

In ‘Myra the Good Catcher’, Myra is the best catcher on the playground. She can catch any ball as high and as fast as any kid can throw it. That is, until she has an embarrassing moment on the playground. Although Myra is confronted with self-doubt, you’ll learn how her mom and best friend help her to turn a troubling day into a triumphant one!

July 14, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Up Up You Go Jo! by Mariam Shapera

One morning, music-loving Jo wakes up to discover that his musical notes have disappeared! Where could they have gone to? Join Jo on a dreamy space adventure as he goes in search of his musical notes!

July 13, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Buddy by Irene Tait, Sydnie Beaupré

This story is about an autistic little boy Buddy and his daily adventures.

July 10, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Don’t Stop Dreaming, Abby by Milena A. Nemecio

Abby is a sweet little girl with big dreams. She faces challenges in school and has trouble making friends. Abby feels lonely and thinks something is wrong with her. No one, not even her family, seems to understand her or see that Abby is struggling with something unknown. A kind and patient teacher observes Abby and figures out what the trouble is. With her teacher’s help, Abby overcomes her problem without having to stop dreaming.

July 9, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Imagine: An Inspirational Story of Calming Strategies for Children by Elisa Holton Odegard

IMAGINE is a beautifully illustrated story that features a collection of practical calming strategies for a wide range of children’s anxieties. The story follows a kind young boy as he demonstrates his thoughtfulness, and his theatrical skills, to help many of his culturally-diverse classmates cope with the stresses of their school day. He gently suggests eight different calming strategies to his friends to assist them in returning to mindfulness, so they may continue with a productive day.

July 9, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Daddy, Can You Bring Me the Moon? by Justin Vaughn

Daddy, Can You Bring Me the Moon? by Justin Vaughn, a 30-page children’s picture book, is a short story of a father and a daughter who share a slice of nighttime together on a beach. The story shifts focus when the daughter asks her father if he could bring her the moon. She is in awe of it and wishes it could be a lot closer.

July 6, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Don’t Draw on Mommy’s Wall by Steph Ox

The Oxes are back with another adventure in moral land! In this rhyme along story, Hazel and her younger brother, Zee, are getting ready for game night when Hazel notices Zee has drawn on their Mommy’s wall!

After cleaning it off and telling him to never do that again, both Hazel and her mother are confused by what appears to be a child who refuses to listen.

This is a cute relatable story teaching kids how to follow directions, yet a bigger lessons for grown ups on how to give them!

July 3, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Bently the Bully by Holly Mazzochi

The cool, crisp days of autumn are finally here! Kids around the neighborhood are excited to swing, slide, and climb at their favorite playground. That is, until Bently shows up. He is ready to pull some hair, blacken some eyes, and break some bones. The sound of his footsteps, thump, thump, thump, sends children scattering in all directions for a spot to hide. No one is safe. Until one day, a brave boy named Harvey finds the courage to stand up to Bently. Little Harvey wants to make a big change in how his friends are being treated. What will Bently do? Will Bently show an apologetic heart? Will Harvey and his friends be able to forgive?