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Children’s Ebook Review- Somebody Kidnapped Gibson

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Somebody Kidnapped Gibson
by Kurt Zimmerman
Kindle Edition, 39 pages
Published: April 29, 2012
by Kurt Zimmerman
ASIN: B007Z5YGI0
Book Source: Bought
4 1/2 stars

Book Description: It’s hatching day on the farm! But where’s Gibson? Everyone’s favorite penguin is missing! Some of the Crazy Farm characters suspect Basil, the crocodile next door. But did he kidnap the little guy? Find out in- Somebody kidnapped Gibson! A CRAZY FARM story. Fully illustrated with vibrant, 3D pictures on every page!
Your little ones will love looking at the pictures, and you will too!
This is a perfect bedtime story!

Mary’s Review: It’s birthing day on the farm and all the farm animals are there to celebrate. But someone is missing. Gibson! Where’s Gibson the penguin? Immediately everyone thinks he has been kidnapped and by who. Basil the evil and bad crocodile. They soon learn that what they always hear is not true. That everyone can be different and still be friends. Come along on this adventure of kidnapping and misunderstanding and see what we can all learn. The illustrations are colorful and eye catching for the children.
I recommend this book for ages 6 and up.

About The Author: Kurt Zimmerman, as a father of twelve, and a grandfather of fourteen, enjoys writing books and crafting stories for and about his own family. He has also spent many years writing newsletters and policy manuals for a chain of retail stores, where he is currently vice president and director of operations. In his spare time(?) he makes public apprearances with his full-sized Star Wars R2D2 replica, entertaining kids and grownups alike.

Review- Invisible Inkling: Dangerous Pumpkins by Emily Jenkins

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Invisible Inkling: Dangerous Pumpkins
by Emily Jenkins
Hardcover, 160 pages
Published: July 24, 2012
by Balzer + Bray
ISBN: 0061802239
Book source: Publisher
4 Stars

Book Summary from Goodreads: It’s Halloween. Fourth grader Hank Wolowitz “hates” Halloween. Every year his older sister, Nadia, scares him half to death.

This year might be different, though. After all, Hank’s the only kid in Brooklyn–probably the only kid in North America–with an invisible bandapat living in his laundry basket. And Invisible Inkling “loves” Halloween. Pumpkins are his favorite food.

But Hank has serious trouble stopping Inkling from devouring every jack-o’-lantern in their neighborhood. And that’s not his only problem: Will he figure out a cool costume? Will he survive the small army of ballerinas roaming the hallways of his building? Will Hank ever get revenge on Nadia?

Inkling has long since stopped listening to Hank’s worries.

Inkling is taking action.

Cathy’s review: Hank is just your normal 4th grader, but Hank hates Halloween. Every year, when his parents pick the Halloween ice cream flavor for their ice cream shop, they never listen to Hank’s ideas, but they always listen to his 16 year-old sister Nadia’s. And they always make him go trick-or-treating with Nadia. The last couple of years Nadia and her friends have scared Hank and then taken all of his candy. This is why Hank hates Halloween. He’s hoping that this year will be different though, last year his dad promised that he and Hank would sis down and talk about Hank’s ideas for the Halloween ice cream flavor. Hank also has a secret weapon this year: he has an invisible Bandapat. What is a Bandapat you ask, I’m not quite sure, I do know that it’s invisible and it enjoys eating squash, most particularly pumpkins. This becomes a problem for Hank quite quickly, because it’s Halloween and everyone has a pumpkin they’ve carved and set on their porch. Hank must come up with an idea, and quick, to keep Inkling his Bandapat from eating every pumpkin in sight.

This was a cute book. I read this one to our kids (6 and 12) before bedtimes this week. We were able to read it fairly quickly, even out loud. The kids enjoyed hearing about the Bandapat and kind of making up our own idea about just what it is. We cared about the characters in the book, our 12 year-old told me on the last day that we read that she didn’t like Inkling because he was mean to Nadia. I thought it was funny, she’s like me, she likes to know her characters and either likes them or doesn’t like them! This was a cute read-aloud story to get ready for Halloween!

Content: clean

About the author: Emily Jenkins is the author of Invisible Inkling, the first book featuring Hank and Inkling. She has also written the chapter books Toys Go Out, Toy Dance Party, and Toys Go Home, plus a lot of picture books., including The Little Bit Scary People, That New Animal, and Five Creatures. She has worn the same butterfly costume for the past nine Halloweens, and if she has an invisible friend – she’s not telling.

Find out more about author Emily Jenkins: Goodreads/ Website

Children’s Book Review- Hello, We’re the Fuzzwippers

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Hello, We're The Fuzzwippers (Volume 1)

Hello, We’re the Fuzzwippers
by Marilynn Halas
Paperback, 29 pages
Published: 2012
by 4 Sunflower Media, LLC
ISBN: 0615588131
Book Source: Publicist
5 stars
Book Description: Fuzzwippers are imaginary creatures that reach out to children or anyone who needs a friend, assuring them that they are wanted and needed. The stories deal with common insecurities such as bullying and body image. Fuzzwipper books and their embodiment in plush provide a mixture of literary, visual, tactile and role-play experience. For children in primary grades.

Mary’s Review: Come meet the Fuzzwippers. They are your new imaginary friends and are there to help you through anything and everything. They will help you through the good times and the bad. They speak a very special language and live in a very special land. Best of all they are always there, will travel anywhere to help you and will love you forever.

The illustrations are wonderful and the kids absolutely love them.
I recommend this book for ages 4-8.

About The Author: Marilynn Halas is a children’s book author and the founder of 4 Sunflowers Media. Marilynn is a mother of four who lives in rural Connecticut. She is also an attorney, mediator and life coach to whom local parents and kids have been turning for years. Raised both in New Jersey and Northern Ireland, Marilynn has seen people survive many tough situations and has used her keen powers of observation and creativity to turn her experience into stories that enchant and inspire children of all ages. In her tips and anecdotes, but especially in her stories, Marilynn infuses a deep understanding of the human condition into fantastic characters and situations that surprise, delight and reassure her readers.

About The Illustrator: Jeremy Provost is the illustrator of Jumpin’ Jackie and The Cow That Jumped Over the Moon. He graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Illustration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He currently resides in Oconomowoc, WI.