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Review + Giveaway- Pingo and the Playground Bully by Brandon Mull

October 23, 2012 By Heather Leave a Comment

Pingo and the Playground Bully
by Brandon Mull, Brandon Dorman
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published October 9th 2012
by Shadow Mountain
ISBN 1609071786
Book Source: Publisher
5 stars
Book description from Amazon:  In first grade, Chad and his imaginary friend, Pingo, meet other kids and their imaginary friends: Gary protects the galaxy with Sparky the robot; Tiffany helps save the day with Awesome Girl; and Dustin can hide Mr. Bob in his pocket. One recess, after defeating a clan of lava monsters, Chad and his friends decide to have a contest to see which imaginary friend is the smartest or the strongest or the sneakiest. However, when Jeremy, the schoolyard bully, and his imaginary friend, Grunt, decide to prove that they re the best, Pingo saves the day by befriending Jeremy and Grunt and inviting them on an adventure down the Amazon River. We’re all good at different things, and that makes friendship fun. Let s go play! A delightful, full-color picture book about the power of kindness and the importance of including others.

Heather’s review: Chad and his imaginary friend Pingo are now in the second grade and things are heating up on the playground. It’s a battle of the fittest, smartest and toughest imaginary friend–a competition to prove who is best. And poor Pingo keeps coming in second. He’s not a fan of competition which only proves who is best at certain things. Plus the kids and their imaginaries have a problem on their hands with the bully Grunt and his keeper Jeremy.

Pingo steps in to save the day in his own unique way. I loved this book with its message on friendship and bullying. It is perfect for young children to learn how to act before they hit the second grade. It would be a wonderful read aloud in pre school-first grade. The illustrations are incredible! I loved book one and I’m a fan of book two. Once again five stars to Pingo.

About the author:  Brandon Mull resides in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his wife and three children. He spent two years living in the Atacama Desert of Northern Chile where he learned Spanish and juggling. He once won a pudding eating contest in the park behind his grandma’s house, earning a gold medal. Brandon is the author of the New York Times bestselling Fablehaven series and The Candy Shop War.”

Find out more about author Brandon Mull on Goodreads/ Website/ facebook
The Giveaway: Shadow Mountain has offered one hardback copy of Pingo and the Playground Bully to our readers. US only.

Rafflecopter is down so we will make this one simple! Comment below for your chance to enter.

Children’s Book Review- Lazy Bugs by Imagine Brothers

October 22, 2012 By Heather Leave a Comment



Lazy Bugs
by Imagine Brothers
Kindle Edition, 32 pages
Published: June 29, 2012
by Head and Heart
ASIN: B008EPJ3DI
Book Source: Bought
5 stars

Book Description: What if there are imaginary bugs, which live by feeding on the laziness of people.
These Lazy Bugs try hard to find food – your kid’s and YOUR LAZINESS!
These Lazy bugs always live with a lazy family who feed them well every day.

Watch out for these Lazy Bugs because
THEY ARE LOOKING FOR YOUR FAMILY’S LAZINESS TOO!

Ironically they are VERY DILIGENT to find their food ….

Mary’s Review: I really loved this book.  It reminded me of my grandchildren.  Lazy Bugs would have a field day in my house.  They’d never have to move out.  It also reminds me that there is more to life  than laying around the house watching TV and wasting life away.  Time is precious and priceless and the way  we  use it is of the utmost importance.  We should live life everyday as if it is the last day we have.

I recommend this book for ages 4 and above. 
About The Author: Picture books were the first books that offered me exhilarating moments while developing my imagination and creativity. It seems that this special experience has helped me with my career as a product designer and graphic artist. It might also be this special experience that makes me still enjoy reading picture books more than my son. When we come across fun pictures or wonderful stories, my son and I giggle and laugh, looking at each other. This is one of the happiest moments in my life and has led me to look for more good picture books. And after these feelings have been added up, I decided to make inspiring independent books myself which both parents and kids can enjoy.
As a father, I love writing and illustrating books and reading them to my son. I tell him stories about my life and the world when I read my picture books to my son. In these moments, it does not matter if he fully understands it or not. All that matters is that his looking upon me on my knees with a twinkle in his eyes.
Imagine everything, Imagine Brothers.
Visit  

http://www.imaginebrothers.com for more stories about Imagine Brothers.

Children’s Ebook Review- Duckfish

October 18, 2012 By Heather Leave a Comment

Duckfish
by A. J. Cosmo
Kindle Edition, 25 pages
Published:  April 12, 2012
by Thought Bubble
ASIN: B007TY4EW0
Book Source: Bought
4 stars

Book Description: A tortoise and a hare took a walk in a park and found a very odd animal indeed. With the bill of a duck and the gills of a fish, what ever could this strange creature be?

Mary’s Review: A tortoise and a hare while walking one day come across a Duckfish, a creature that is strange to them – something they had never seen before.  They argued about what it was, asked the Duckfish what kind of creature it was and when it didn’t answer, decided it was rude and they became judgmental and walked away leaving Duckfish alone and not caring.
I think here, we should not be judgemental of others or what we don’t understand.  We should be understanding and accepting of others and their differences. 

The illustrations are not as interesting as they could be and my grandchildren really didn’t appreciate the value of the moral.

I recommend this book for older children ages 7-10.

About The Author: A J Cosmo taught second grade special needs.  All of the kids sat in a circle.  If they behaved, they got to eat lunch with the teacher!  Everyone wanted to be in that class, even the other teachers!  Now A J spends his days helping people find their way in the world.  He loves to write and entertain.

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