Category: Book Review

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?

July 3, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Sleepy Baby Samurai and the Magic Painting by Andrew Zeller

Sleepy Baby Samurai and the Magic Painting is a bedtime story about a sweet baby boy who cannot sleep. On baby’s quest to find his Mommy and favorite blanket, he enters a magical fantasy world painted by her and inspired by Japanese art.
It will take true courage, compassion, and imagination for this little Samurai to discover what he is seeking.

July 2, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Stories of 20 Mighty Muslim Heroes by Tamara Haque

Changing misconceptions one hero at a time. Read about 20 famous and forgotten Muslim heroes who made a big difference to this world. Travel back in time with true stories of these inspirational heroes, accompanied by colourful illustrations and real images bringing the stories to life.

July 2, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Sam: The Cat Without a Tail by Gloria Lintermans

Sam: The Cat Without A Tail follows the trials of Sam, a young Manx cat with a soft, white puff of a tail. As he discovers that he is indeed different from everyone around him, he learns and helps to teach the importance and beauty of diversity and self-worth.

June 30, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Maddy’s Grumpa, Grumpa Day by Zoe Duran

When Maddy’s had a tough day, she can always count on Mom and Dad, who love her most, to turn her Grumpa, Grumpa Day, into a happy one. “Maddy’s Grumpa, Grumpa Day” is sure to turn your frown into a full-blown smile.

June 29, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Buzz the Brave by Gabriela Charatsari

Because of his unusual appearance, a little bee is nicknamed Wanna-Be by his fellow bees. Wanna-Be is bullied by his peers and feels unwelcome. Fortunately, one day he meets Maya, who becomes his friend and gives him his real name, Buzz

June 29, 2021 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Making Peas by S.M.R. Saia

From the moment Clark shows up in her first grade class, Gertie knows he’s going to be trouble. Clark doesn’t follow any of the rules. He calls her Gertrude the Rude and gets her blamed for things that aren’t even her fault. Then he starts blowing spit wads at her. How do you fight back against someone like that without breaking the rules yourself?