BOY + BOT by Ame Dyckman

A boy and a robot meet.  They develop a friendship but soon realize that they might be very different.  This is a sweet and funny story about a misunderstanding.

My favorite part is when the robot got switched off and the boy thought that he was sick, when really he was just switched off!  He tried to feed him applesauce and read him a story!  Robots don't eat applesauce!  That's silly!

Hope you like this story as much as I did!

Zach

DON'T FORGET THE BACON! by Pat Hutchins

Do you like silly rhyming books?  Well, we do and this book is one of our new favorites!  The mom sends her son on a shopping trip into town for some groceries.  There are many items on the list, but the last and most important thing to remember is the BACON!

We like this book because it is funny when the boy forgets what his mom tells him to get at the shops and makes up silly words that rhyme.  But, does he remember the bacon?  You'll have to read it to find out!

Zach, Mia & Adriana

THE BEST YARD SALE by Mercer Mayer

Our impromptu trip to Chick-fil-a today locked in our latest book up for review.  And, it is very appropriate given that we are heading up to Atlanta this weekend and preparing for a yard sale on June 23rd for our Nano (grandmother) who will be moving closer to us this Fall.  We can't wait till she moves closer to us!

The Little Critter books by Mayer never disappoint.  We love the honesty and true to life tales they tell.  This book is no exception.  As the Critter family prepares for the yard sale they realize how much "stuff" they have packed into their closets, attic and basements.  Everyone can relate to that, right?!

Our favorite part of the book was when Big Brother almost sold his favorite bear by accident, but "saved him" in the end.  It brought up a great discussion about how Woody was sold/stolen from a yard sale in Toy Story.  We also liked the part of the story where the Critter Mom sells her chocolate chip cookies.  We hope we can make cookies with Nano and sell them at our yard sale.  We know they will be bestsellers.

Zach, Mia & Adriana

PS- Mia read the entire book by herself.  Yay Mia!

CATCH THAT BABY! by Nancy Coffelt

We LOVE this book!  It is quick, cute and funny!  Rudy doesn't want to get dressed after his bath and a chase ensues.  Everyone in his family tries to "Catch that Baby!"  But it's not until Buddy the family dog who finally solves the mystery.

We love "Nudie Rudie!"  He makes us laugh.  We have even played "Catch that Baby" with Adri!  Our favorite part is at the end of the book when "Nudie Rudy" turns into "Cutie Rudy!"  You'll have to read and find out why for yourself!

Zach, Mia & Adriana

BULLIES NEVER WIN by Margery Cuyler

Who hasn't been affected by bullies at one time or another?  Well, Brenda Bailey is a bully.  Her classmate, Jessica is a worrier.  Jessica is being bullied by Brenda and it is making her not want to go to school and she has problems sleeping too.

My favorite part is when Brenda stops being a bully to Jessica.  She tells her mommy and talks to her friends.  Then she stands up to the bully Brenda.  She says "Toothpicks my be thin, but bullies never win!"  

"Hooray for Toothpicks!"

Zach, Mia and Adriana

THE VERY QUIET CRICKET by Eric Carle

An Eric Carle classic.  This is an adorable story about the adventures of a small cricket finding his voice.

What we like most about this book is the end when the cricket finds his voice and you hear him chirping via the electronic chirping device as you turn the last page.  I think we will have to replace the battery very soon!

Zach, Mia & Adriana