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Children’s Book Review- Fairy Goodnight Kisses

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Fairy Goodnight Kisses
by Jamie Michalak
Board book, 20 pages
Published:  September 1, 2008
by Tiger Tales
ISBN-10: 158925841X
ISBN-13: 978-1589258419
Book Source: Bought
5 stars
From Back of Book: Shh! Come and see…The fairy family is getting ready for bed.  But something is missing!  What could it be?
Little ones could join in the fun-and learn the numbers one through ten-in Kaori Watananbe’s whimsical world of fairies!
Mary’s Review: This padded board book is bright and colorful and the perfect little bedtime story.  Meet the fairy family who counts their children to sleep with 1 full moon to 10 fairy kisses.  Every child will be delighted to have this book read to them as they learn their numbers and receive their goodnight kisses.
I recommend this book for ages 1 and up.
Biography: Jamie Michalak is a children’s book author and editor. Her books include JOE AND SPARKY GET NEW WHEELS and its follow-up, JOE AND SPARKY, SUPERSTARS!, both illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz; LARRY AND RITA illustrated by Jill Newton; and FAIRY TEA PARTY and FAIRY GOODNIGHT KISSES illustrated by Kaori Watanabe.
When not writing or editing, she can often be found playing with her two young boys–marching in parades, walking the plank, or singing (badly) in their band. Jamie was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and grew up in the same neighborhood that Dr. Seuss once lived in. She now resides in Barrington, Rhode Island with her husband and sons. Like Joe Giraffe, she does not have super driving skills.
To read more about Jamie’s books, drop by her website at www.jamiemichalak.com

Book Review- It’s Potty Time for Girls

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It’s Potty Time for Girls
by Ron Berry
Board Books, 16 pages
Published February 2000
by Penton Overseas, Inc 
ISBN  9781891100598
Imprint: Smart Kids Publishing
Book Source: Bought
4 Stars

Summary From Back of Book: Toilet training is a natural step in a childs development. With this book and a little bit of understanding and patience, toilet training will be easy and rewarding for both parent and child.

Children can be frightened by the sight and sound of a flushing toilet.  This book (featuring a toilet flushing sound chip) reassures children that the toilet is not something to fear but part of the growing up process.  Includes Potty Time Chart.

Mary’s Review: A very cute board book that teaches in a simple, fun and understandable way the process of using the big girl potty from going pee pee to wiping herself to washing her hands.  It has a potty chart in the back to help reward her when she has completed each process.  My granddaughters who are 1 and 3 really found it fun.  My 3 year old granddaughter explained to me how she all ready does the things explained in the book.  They both especially liked the toilet flushing sounds.  The illustrations are colorful, fun and cute.

I recommend this book for children ages 2 – 4.

About the Author: Ron Berry has authored and created over 100 children’s books that address a wide variety of educational subjects, combined with fun, interactive novelty elements.

Children’s Book Review-What Does Baby Say?

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What Does Baby Say?
A Lift-the-Flap Book
by Karen Katz
Board book, 16 pages
Published October 26th 2004
by Little Simon
ISBN 0689866453
Book Source: bought

Product Description from Amazon:
Karen Katz’s distinctive illustrations bring baby’s words to life!  Lift the flaps in this sturdy board book to see what a hungry baby, a happy baby, and more say!

Mary’s Review:  I absolutely loved this “lift the flaps” book and so did my one year old granddaughter.  The illustrations are brightly colored and the flaps are large enough for her to lift on her own without tearing them.  I chuckled at a couple of the what the baby says and thought of a few of my own.


I highly recommend this book for ages 1-3.

About the Author: Karen Katz has written and illustrated more than fifty picture books and novelty books including the bestselling Where Is Baby’s Belly Button? After graduating from the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, she attended the Yale Graduate School of Art and Architecture where she became interested in folk art, Indian miniatures, Shaker art and Mexican art. Her book, Counting Kisses, was a Children’s Book-of-the-Month Club Main Selection and an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2002 Gold Seal Award Winner. Karen, husband Gary Richards, and their daughter, Lena, divide their time between New York City and Saugerties, New York. Find her at