Category: Book Review

May 24, 2024 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

The Imaginary Adventures of Outer Backyard by Iqra Hanif Vakil

She is a curious young girl with a magical backyard that serves as a portal to a secret planet. Here, one can befriend alligators, master spells, and embark on daring quests filled with enchanting mermaids, enigmatic forests, and surprising wonders.

May 23, 2024 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Pop-Pop Smells Funny but We Love Him Anyway by John R Buchta

A skunk, a spicy meatball and a loaded diaper…..

In this novelty picture book, lovable Pop-Pop gets into some very stinky situations.

• What happens when Pop-Pop takes out the trash? EEK!
• Is there too much garlic in Pop-Pop’s meatballs? Oh Boy!!
• Will Pop-Pop be able to handle Baby’s diaper change? Pee-Poo!!

May 22, 2024 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Walkout by Tina Shepardson

Inspired by a true story, WALKOUT shows democracy in action as Maddie organizes a safe school’s anti-violence walkout. Other kids throughout the States are walking out. But Maddie’s principal has announced that only older grades can participate. At the same time, Maddie’s best friend Stella is too scared to help. Can Stella find her courage and join Maddie in walking out?

May 22, 2024 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Just As It Is! by Janice Kenyatta

Self love and self image is everything! The love of others begin with the love of one’s self. If we can’t or don’t love any part of ourselves, we may hesitate to love others.

This is a story of a little African American girl whose parents inspired her early in life to love and appreciate her natural features, including her hair, just as it is!……….AND to accept and appreciate those same differences in others from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

May 20, 2024 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality by Jennifer Nestor

This heartfelt adventure follows a young girl named Jane as she tries to navigate the challenge of feeling different in her own skin while experiencing bullying at school. Though she is soft-spoken and quirky on the outside, she struggles on the inside—desperately wanting to belong. Escaping from an uncomfortable moment on the school bus, Jane has a vivid daydream where she enters the Jungle of Individuality: a place filled with animals who all have unique characteristics just like herself. As she embarks on an incredible journey of self-discovery with some new friends, she quickly realizes her individuality is something she should embrace while also learning self-compassion and to be brave when things get tough.

May 13, 2024 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Harvest Time: Lindie Lou Adventure by Jeanne Bender

Lindie Lou had no idea what an organic farm was like. While visiting Cousin Ronda’s farm she discovers a whole new way of living.

Lindie Lou learns the importance of farming, meets up with family and friends, and the adventure begins!

May 12, 2024 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Yara Moon and The Unexpected Gift by Blake Denson

What is The Unexpected Gift? With love, patients, and each other, a loving Mommy and Daddy navigate life with their daughter. Early on in her life the parents were told of her unexpected gift of Down Syndrome. Their lives would be forever changed.

May 8, 2024 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Adventures of Unicorn and Friends by Dr. Jonas Rockhold

Our world can be very challenging every day. Anabelle and her friends approach these challenges face to face. They teach us how to recognize the power that each individual holds to enact positive change. Anabelle and her friends are on a mission to help others.

May 6, 2024 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Ulysses and Peg by T.M. Blake

Ulysses the unicorn and Peg the pegasus are the best of friends. They both look like horses, but they each have something horses don’t. Ulysses has a horn, and Peg has wings. Ulysses wishes that he had wings so that he could fly like Peg. But Peg helps him to see just how beautiful and special he is.

May 5, 2024 by Kidliomag 0 Comments

Lucas The Lion Makes A Friend by Ana Moreno

“Lucas The Lion Makes A Friend” is about a lonely lion looking for a friend. He is a good king who takes care of his jungle, and he takes his royal responsibilities seriously. The animals are afraid of Lucas because he is at the top of the food chain. Throughout Lucas’s journey to find a friend, we learn that doing the right thing can be hard and it isn’t always rewarded. The ability to give others a chance and look beyond appearances is a gift that can make life beautiful! Real friendship has to be earned, but it’s always worth the effort. Get ready to go on this exciting journey with Lucas and explore the jungle as he searches for a friend. “Lucas The Lion Makes A Friend” is a Golden Wizard Book Prize award winner.