Minus the cold temps that come with winter, I love this time of year, as the days get darker earlier, giving us more time to snuggle up on the couch and read a few good books before bedtime.
About this book:
"Hank gets more than he wished for in this hilarious Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on an episode of the hit Disney Channel show Hotel Transylvania: The Series.
Mavis’s friend Hank has a problem. He is a Frankenstein monster, which means that his body comes apart in pieces. His friends think it is hilarious, but Hank is tired of being a monster and wishes he was normal. Mavis tries to help him make his wish come true, but turns him into a human by mistake! Everyone at Hotel Transylvania is terrified of humans! If she can’t find a way to turn him back into a monster—and fast—he’ll have to leave the hotel and will be stuck as a human...forever!
This paperback edition includes two sheets of spooky stickers!"
- Age Range: 5 - 7 years
- Grade Level: Kindergarten - 2
- Series: Hotel Transylvania: The Series
- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Simon Spotlight (December 17, 2019)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1534457135
- ISBN-13: 978-1534457133
My Thoughts:
If your kids love Disney Channel's animated series, Hotel Transylvania: The Series, then you will want to pick them up this new release, as well as others from Simon & Schuster, that retell favorite episodes from the television series. Both of my girls are huge fans of the series, which are based on the popular animated movies. So, they were excited when this book arrived at our door. They have a nice collection going of these books, but both agreed, after reading this level two Ready to Read book, that this was their favorite so far. What my girls really liked about this story is how Hank was turned into a human, and they couldn't wait to read until the end to see if he was going to be stuck a human. My girls were quick to point out that Hank should have been happy the way he was and know that everyone is different, and that we all should celebrate our differences and embrace these as they make us all unique. I loved having the girls read this book to me, and share their favorite parts with me. It would also make for a great bedtime book, too.
About this book:
"Go on a sunny-day adventure with Snoopy’s BFF in this Woodstock-shaped board book with fuzzy flocking on the cover inspired by Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts comics!
It’s a beautiful Spring day, and Woodstock doesn’t want to just hang around Snoopy’s doghouse. He convinces his best friend that they need to have an adventure! Where will the day take them?"
It’s a beautiful Spring day, and Woodstock doesn’t want to just hang around Snoopy’s doghouse. He convinces his best friend that they need to have an adventure! Where will the day take them?"
- Age Range: 2 - 5 years
- Grade Level: Preschool - Kindergarten
- Series: Peanuts
- Board book: 14 pages
- Publisher: Simon Spotlight (December 10, 2019)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1534460160
- ISBN-13: 978-1534460164
My Thoughts:
Even with the warmer winter we have been experiencing lately, I know I am not alone in wishing spring and the warmer weather will get here soon. Every time we see the sun peak through the clouds, my girls and I smile, as it perks up our mood, and reminds us that spring and summer are right around the corner. This book was just a fun read, as we got to see Woodstock want to take full advantage of a sunny day by packing so much into his day with his best friend Snoopy. Woodstock wants to have a picnic, play at the playground, and so other things, while Snoopy is content just being in his doghouse. Will they get to enjoy the sunny day, or will Woodstock have to go off and enjoy the sun and fun by himself. You will have to pick up this cute board book to find out for yourself. My girls both give this book two thumbs up!
About this book:
"Boss Baby has to answer to a new babysitter in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read based on Boss Baby: Back in Business, the hit series currently streaming on Netflix!
When Tim’s parents go out for the evening, they hire a babysitter to watch Tim and Boss Baby. What could possibly go wrong? Turns out—a lot!"
- Age Range: 4 - 6 years
- Grade Level: Preschool - 1
- Series: The Boss Baby TV
- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Simon Spotlight (December 10, 2019)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 153445716X
- ISBN-13: 978-1534457164
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.2 x 9 inches
My Thoughts:
My youngest daughter is a huge fan of the Netflix Original Series, The Boss Baby: Back in Business. So, whenever she sees a book arrive in the mail, she is all smiles, as she can't wait to read it. And, just seeing her read a book over and over again, is great, as she was my reluctant reader just a year ago. My daughter loved this particular book as she has been watching this episodes from the Netflix series over and over again. She loved the end of the episode where Marisol the babysitter planted a plastic bat behind the couch. My daughter always laughs at this part and thinks the babysitter is so savvy.
If your kids love The Boss Baby, the movie, or the Netflix series, then you will want to pick up this book to share with them. It has become a favorite book to read for my youngest daughter, and I know your kids will love it, too!
If your kids love The Boss Baby, the movie, or the Netflix series, then you will want to pick up this book to share with them. It has become a favorite book to read for my youngest daughter, and I know your kids will love it, too!
About this book:
"Where is the sun? Follow it as it moves across the sky in this poetic Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read filled with Eric Carle’s iconic art style.
Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Where Is the Sun? was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a fun story with words they can actually read by the one and only Eric Carle?
Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn thirteen sight words and six words from three word families."
- Age Range: 3 - 5 years
- Grade Level: Preschool - Kindergarten
- Series: The World of Eric Carle
- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Simon Spotlight (December 10, 2019)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1534455477
- ISBN-13: 978-1534455474
- Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.2 x 8.8 inches
My Thoughts:
Even though my girls are chapter book readers, they both wanted to read this book, as they love Eric Carle. Their favorite books when they were little were Brown Bear, Brown Bear and The Hungry Caterpillar. And, every year we travel out to the Eric Carle Museum to spend the day in the library and do crafts in the art room. It was nice to see this book arrive with the other new releases from Simon & Schuster.
If you have a beginner reader, this is a great book to start them off with, as it have popular sight words, rhyming sentences and repetition which help young readers blossom. And, at the end of the book there are a few questions to ask your kids to help them with reading comprehension, too.
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The above mentioned picture and board books are just a handful of recent releases from Simon & Schuster. You can check out all their other new and upcoming releases by visiting https://www.simonandschuster.com/. And, stay tuned for a post later today showcasing some of their new releases that are perfect to share with your kids for Valentine's Day, which is fast approaching.
Disclosure: I was sent review copies from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.
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