Mini Monday #26

*Sorry up a little late*

Mini Monday: Where I do two “mini” reviews on two children’s books. Each book will get a Thumbs up, Middle Thumb, or Thumbs down rating!

 

I Hate Picture Books! by Timothy Young
Hardcover, 32 pages
Expected publication: March 28th 2013 by Schiffer Publishing
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Max hates his picture books and hes throwing them all away. But he soon learns just how invaluable imagination is and has a change of heart. Find out why in this outrageous book that both pokes fun at and celebrates many of the classics of childrens literature. Join writer and illustrator Timothy Young for this irreverent and humorous story ideal for children and adults alike. Early Reader; Ages 5-8.

 

 

I really liked this book. I thought it was pretty funny. I loved how the graphics were full pages and the author incorporating the books that the kid was talking about into the pages was neat. It made it look like his story was coming from the other classic stories. I loved the kid’s snippy attitude throughout the book too. I definitely recommend picking up this book!

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*I received this book for review from NetGalley & the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

 

 

 

The Legend of Papa Balloon by CR McClure
Hardcover, 40 pages
Expected publication: March 28th 2013 by Schiffer Publishing
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Papa Balloon is the story of a unique, mysterious figure who magically appears in a land where the people have become divided and are in need of greater understanding and empathy for each other. Traveling through each of the four villages in this land and accompanied by the children who discover him, Papa Balloon teaches the villages a profound lesson in a simple way. Colorfully and brightly illustrated, and a page-turner of a tale, it is the perfect book for any parent who wants their children to learn about treating the traditions and viewpoints of others with respect, while putting forth the belief that we, as a group, are more united than we realize. Early Reader; Ages 5-8.

 

 

This book was ok. It is nice how Papa Balloon is around to join the land of people that have been divided. I think the colorful pages would look pretty neat in actual book form. I liked how the writing changed colors with each part of the land they traveled through. I recommend this for a quick read.

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*I received this book for review from NetGalley & the publisher in exchange for an honest review.