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February 14, 2025 · 7:00 am

❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️

Children’s Picture Book


Can you catch the magical Loveosaurus? The How to Catch Kids are on the chase again, this time to trap a dinosaur that escaped from the museum and wants to spread love and kindness. Blending exciting traps and STEAM concepts with hilarity and chaos to encourage reading, learning, and imagination, this charming adventure will delight young readers, families, and educators alike―and maybe inspire spreading some kindness too! This funny children’s picture book makes the perfect bedtime read-aloud and Valentine’s Day gift for kids ages 4-10!

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Reading age: ‎ 8 – 12 years


Can you solve the mysteries?

Join Hailey Haddie, the sharpest vampire detective on the block, as she embarks on a series of puzzling adventures that will keep you guessing—and giggling—right until the very end.

Someone tricked all of Peter’s party guests into drinking love potion…how did they do it?

Only YOU can figure it out.

The short mystery stories are filled with funny riddles, tricky puzzles, lovable characters, and a dash of Valentine’s Day magic that will captivate children, parents, and teachers alike.

What’s Inside the Book:

  • ✓ 15 Short Interactive Mysteries: Young readers can solve the mysteries alongside Hailey with clues hidden in every story, designed to challenge and entertain growing minds.
  • ✓ Valentine’s Day Spirit: Each enchanting tale explores themes of friendship, love, and the joy of giving.
  • ✓ Educational Fun: Bite-sized brain teaser reading games to develop comprehension and critical thinking skills while enjoying the thrill of solving mysteries.
  • ✓ Illustrations that Pop: Fun doodle style illustrations throughout bring Hailey’s detective world to life.

Perfect for young sleuths ages 8 to 12, this short stories collection blends humor, mystery, and Valentine’s Day into one delightful package.

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Teen and Young Adult

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Out of all of the boys
Why am I stuck with you


Finn

I didn’t mean to volunteer for the Valentine’s Day Planning Committee.
I was just reaching out to pass Shay Munroe her folder when Mrs. Darcy thought I’d raised my hand.
Seems I’m now on the Planning Committee…

 

Shay

I didn’t mean to volunteer for the Valentine’s Day Planning Committee.
I was about to swipe at Finn Davidson’s hand as he tapped me on the back.
But Mrs. Darcy took it as an affirmation.
Now I’m on the Planning Committee with the most obnoxious boy I’ve ever met!
Finn Davidson’s mantra could well be
Roses are red
Romance is dead

Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about romance and love and all things sweet
But its hard to work with someone who isn’t putting his heart into the project
And then I find there’s a reason for that…
Finn Davidson doesn’t have a heart…

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Rom-Com

When the ingredients for love turn into a recipe for disaster …

Lily’s world is turned upside-down when her ex-boyfriend Stephen walks into her bakery, hoping to buy Valentine’s cookies for his new girlfriend. To make matters worse, he wants Lily to decorate them with a heartfelt message of love.

Determined not to let him see her heartbroken, Lily tells him she’s met someone else and has never been happier. It’s a risky move, but luckily she knows just the man to help her.

What she doesn’t anticipate is ending up on a double date with Stephen and his new girlfriend. Nor does she expect her fake boyfriend to be concealing a secret of his own.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, Lily faces the challenge of creating the perfect cookies – and the even bigger challenge of untangling her own feelings. As the pressure mounts, she starts to wonder whether the recipe for happiness has been in front of her all along.

With a cast of charming characters, and a dash of sweet romance, A Sugarloaf Valentine is a delightful, heart-warming read that will have you falling in love with love all over again.

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January 20, 2025 · 7:00 am

The Three Little Piggies and The Big Bad Wolf’s Wonderful Luau by Henrique Meyer (Book Review)

Join the Big Bad Wolf in this delightfully twisted take on the classic story of the three little pigs. The Big Bad Wolf is hosting a luau, and with his sights set on the piggies as the main course, he huffs and puffs his way through their homes, collecting the piggies for his feast. This playful, humor-filled tale teaches children about creativity, resilience, and the power of clever thinking. Perfect for young readers who enjoy a fun twist on fairy tales and parents looking for a new favorite bedtime story. With charming illustrations and rhymes, this book is a deliciously fun adventure for the whole family!

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reedsy Discovery. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.

 

“The Three Little Pigs” is a classic fable about three pigs who built their homes with different materials. One day, a wolf came along and quickly blew down the first two houses made from straw and sticks. The third house, however, proved impossible to knock over thanks to its sturdy construction. No matter how many times the wolf huffs and puffs, the brick house remains erect. The moral of the tale is to illustrate the importance of patience and hard work.

Over the years, there have been variations to the famed story; in every tale I have read, the pigs always prevail victorious. But have you ever wondered what would happen if they didn’t? If this big, bad wolf finally caught their prize? The Three Little Piggies and The Big Bad Wolf’s Wonderful Luau took key elements from the famous, original story and put a dark yet funny spin on it. The three pigs in this rhyming story do build their homes out of straw, sticks, and bricks. The wolf huffs and puffs with one goal: destroy the homes and capture the oinkers. Like the original fable, the straw and stick houses fell quickly, while the brick home proved impossible to topple. Not to be deterred, this wolf had a plan B. You might recognize the cunning idea (somewhat) resembles a plan enacted by the big, bad wolf in Little Red Riding Hood.

Have you ever rooted for Wile E. Coyote to catch the Roadrunner? For Tom to best Jerry? For Sylvester to catch and eat Tweety Bird? If so, you’ll be pleased by this story’s outcome. Yes, the storyline is darker than the original; however, the illustrations kept the mood light. The wolf looked cute in his bright green Hawaiian shirt and apron. All the luau guests looked rather darling in their floral prints. I loved the image showing the predators dancing into the night after filling their bellies with a smorgasbord of meats. They looked so happy!

The Three Little Piggies and The Big Bad Wolf’s Wonderful Luau is a delightful, twisted take on a classic tale. With its charming illustrations and rhymes, the dark humor adventure book is ideal for children aged 3-8 years.

Heart Rating System:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score:  ❤❤❤❤❤

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Meet the Author

Henrique Meyer, born in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and raised in Florida, is a software engineer and technology consultant residing in Fort Lauderdale. Henrique enjoys spending time with his children, barbecuing, fishing, and traveling.

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October 25, 2024 · 7:00 am

There’s a Dinosaur in My Ear: An Ear Tube Surgery Book for Kids by Nat Gibson (Book Review)


There’s a dinosaur splashing around in Olivia’s ears.
And the only way to get it out is with special drains called Ear Tubes.

Young children and toddlers about to get ear tubes or grommets will gently learn what to expect through the fun imagination of a little girl – with the focus on catching a dinosaur, rather than surgery.

When Olivia learns her earaches are caused by a dinosaur splashing around in her ear, her imagination runs wild. Join her on an adventure as she prepares to meet the Dinosaur Catchers, who will give her ear tubes and capture that silly little dinosaur.

With just the right mix of information and humor, colorful illustrations, and a unique, kid-friendly concept, this fantasy story is designed to help parents guide their little ones through ear tube surgery and recovery in a playful, imaginative way.

For a touch of magic, have a small dinosaur ready for your child after surgery.

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reedsy Discovery.  I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.

 

Ear pain is no laughing matter for anyone, but more so for kids. In There’s a Dinosaur in My Ear, Nat Gibson found a creative and silly way to explain what is causing the little girl’s ear pain and what to expect before, during, and after surgery. 

Like many kids around the world, Olivia suffers from chronic ear pain. The doctor informs her she has A LOT of water in her ear. She questioned how water got in her ear. This is where the silliness begins. The doctor blames it on a little dinosaur, an EAR-O-SAURUS, who readers will see splashing around in an inflatable pool. Very cute drawing! Luckily for Olivia, the doctor will enlist the help of the Dinosaur Catchers, who will put tiny tubes in the child’s ears to drain the water and capture the dinosaur, so her ears will be pain-free. 

As Olivia slept, her world transformed into a wild, imaginative scene. Instead of a stuffy backdrop, Olivia is wadding through waters and peeking through bushes with wild animals nearby. Young readers will follow Olivia’s journey from admissions (getting a nature-inspired bracelet) to the comedic picture of her bending the “weigh station.” Dinosaurs in the ear add extra pounds! After vitals and a cute costume change, Olivia and the readers meet the Dinosaur Catchers. 

Anyone’s anxiety level will rise when they face surgery or a hospital stay, especially if it’s your first time. Like with Nat Gibson’s There’s a Stegosaurus in My Tonsils, the author takes the guesswork out of the procedure. Using simple text and highlighting keywords, the writer helps kids understand that they are in good hands with the Dino team (the doctors and nurses). And when Olivia woke up, the Ear-o-sarus was by her side, ready to have fun – outside Olivia’s ear, of course! 

While this story simplified the procedure and medical issue, it didn’t cover questions (I believe) readers will have. What do the tubes look like? How big are they? Can the tubes fall out? What the author presented was creative, funny, entertaining, and informative. I highly recommend sharing this book with your child before their procedure! 

Amazon has the story marked for children between 2-6 years of age.

That is an excellent age bracket! 


Heart Rating System:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score: ❤❤❤❤

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Nat Gibson lives in California with her husband and two children, both of whom had surgery before turning 4 years old. Her books are designed to help parents engage their child’s imagination as they go through new or difficult experiences.

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September 20, 2024 · 7:00 am

Milo and the Big Yawn by Milt Lowe (Book Review)

In Milo and the Big Yawn, Milo Crenshaw is a mischievous boy with the annoying ability to make everyone yawn.

In other words, Milo is a bit of a brat.

He loves tormenting his sisters, teachers, classmates, police officers, and everyone else he sees. That is, until one day when Milo discovers the joy of being a hero instead. He learns that using his talent to deal with bullies and scary lions and helping kids and parents is a lot more fun and rewarding. Impossible to read without yawning in appreciation of the story, this humorous book makes the perfect bedtime reading.

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Everyone is different to some degree. Your uniqueness might stem from a physical trait, talent, hobby, skill, life choices, etc. For Milo Crenshaw, nobody could yawn bigger than him.

Have you ever found yourself yawning just because someone near you did? I have, and the people occupying space near Milo couldn’t help but succumb to the need to stretch their faces and deliver one large yawn, too. Some individuals who witnessed Milo’s superpower didn’t just yawn once and go about their day. No, many people yawned and fell asleep like the principal and soccer players.  

You’ve heard the infamous line, “With great power comes great responsibility.” In the case of the two bullies, Milo used his superpower, aka his infectious yawns, to put the brother/bullies asleep. Nice move! His yawns also had a surprising effect on a zoo animal. (Identity withheld on purpose. Read the story to learn more.)

Milo became famous for his superpower. Parents called him, asking if he would use his power to get their kids to sleep at night.

If Milo’s power was present in the real world, he could’ve made a fortune working his sleepy time magic on all the world’s children!

Adult insomniacs would definitely utilize his power to get some much-needed zzzz’s.

I had mixed feelings regarding the illustrations. The zoo animal was cute. Bullies catching some zzz’s was funny. I didn’t care for the long and large round faces of the non-yawning people. Kids will likely find them humorous. On a separate note, I didn’t understand why Milo’s yawns didn’t affect every parent in the group yawn image (17). I would’ve also moved the text fully onto the purple background for easy visibility. Maybe even bump up font size on every page. (I am mentioning these suggestions because I had to enlarge the text on the PDF.)

Milo and the Big Yawn was a cute, funny, quick read that will induce yawns. The perfect time to read this book is at naptime or bedtime.

Amazon’s recommended reading age is 4-9 years.

 

Heart Rating System:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score: ❤❤❤❤

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Meet the Author

A former copywriter at top New York City advertising agencies, Milt Lowe has won over 60 major awards -including Gold and Silver Lions at the TV Cannes Film Festival – and has written humor pieces for The New York Daily News and Advertising Age. Milt has written four children’s books so far.

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September 6, 2024 · 7:00 am

Sylvia Locke’s Cinderella and the Evil Fairy Godmother (Tairy Fails Book 2) by David Horn (Book Review)

Fairytale Land’s baddest girl is about to head to a prince’s ball. A modern, twisted retelling of Cinderella.

Once upon a time in Fairytale Land, there lived Sylvia Locke—the baddest girl around. So bad that her grandparents have shipped her off to live with her uptight Aunt Marjorie and two goody-two-shoes step-cousins. When an invitation to the prince’s ball arrives, Sylvia is determined to attend at any cost, even if it means enlisting the help of an evil fairy godmother (against Fairytale Land laws, but has that ever stopped her?).

Along this chaotic quest, Sylvia stumbles into some unexpectedly imperfect friends. But will she also learn to appreciate those who truly care for her? The second book in the Tairy Fails series of modern, twisted retelling that puts a hilarious, rebellious, new spin on the classic fairy tales. Perfect for elementary school kids and early chapter book readers.

 

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reedsy Discovery. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.

 

Sylvia is back in another comical tale that has her embracing her dark side. This time, the story follows Sylvia as her grandparents force her to spend some time with her Aunt Majorie and step-cousins, Macey and Lacey, in Buttzville. Funny name, right?! Wait until you hear what the residents call themselves. It’s Buttonians! No joke! 

Sylvia is not thrilled to be vacationing with these “goody-goodies.” She is not like them; she has an aversion to being polite. She finds amusement in doing bad acts. For starters, Sylvia kicks the twins out of their room, forcing them to sleep in the basement with the biting spiders. The morning after she arrives, she’s all set to prank them with a fake tarantula when a messenger arrives from the royal family. Every 5th-grade girl with a B and higher average can attend the royal ball. The prince will select one girl to be his honorary princess until he reaches eighteen unless it is a leap year. The appointee will have to wave, smile, and do some schmoozing. Lacey and Macey think the idea is wonderful; Sylvia finds it lame. Cue another bad act courtesy of Silvia.

Since all attendees need proof of good grades to enter the ball, Sylvia alters her step-cousins’ report cards, giving each a C and D. Meanwhile, she is a solid B student thanks to a quick fix back in Farmington. (Read the story to discover why Sylvia needed to hide the actual contents of her report card from her grandparents.) Aunt Majorie tells Sylvia she can’t attend the ball despite her “good” grades. Sylvia has no desire to attend the ball, but being told she can’t do something only ignites her desire to defy her aunt. She’s known as Sylvia the bad for a reason. 

In the sweet Disney fairytale, Cinderella is the good girl, and her stepsisters are evil. In this version, the step-relatives are the good ones, and the third wheel, aka Sylvia, is the evil one. In both stories, a godmother appears in a mist of sparkles. But unlike Cinderella, Sylvia doesn’t get a sweet old lady wearing a hooded periwinkle cloak with giant sleeves and a big pink bow on the front. Oh no, Sylvia’s fairy godmother appears wearing all black, has spiky black hair and black lipstick, and carries wands that don’t always work as intended. Cinderella’s godmother has only good intentions, whereas Sylvia’s godmother only “helps” evildoers complete their evil tasks.  

I found the interactions between Pamela, the evil fairy godmother, and Sylvia amusing. Pamela complained about the used wand prices at the Fairy Farmer’s Market. When she waved it, it was a 50/50 chance the wand would work properly. You get what you pay for, right?! I laughed when Sylvia was confused about what cassette tapes and tracksuits were. She never grew to appreciate a cassette deck, but she did see the beauty of a tracksuit. She’s right; they feel great, are loose, and are easy to move in. 

There’s no pumpkin turning into a stunning coach. (Read the story to find out why!) There is a self-driving and talking car. It’s no KITT (from Knight Rider), but it does know how to move fast and handle itself in a car chase. Sylvia faces the same midnight deadline, which didn’t seem like a big deal to her at the start of the night, but her attitude changes as the night progresses, thanks to Prince Quinn. 

Read the story to discover what “souvenir” from the magical night reunites Prince Quinn with Sylvia.

Read the story to see if Sylvia and her grandparents leave Farmington to live with the royal family in Rainbow City. 

Read the story to discover if Sylvia becomes a “goody-goody” person like her aunt and cousins.

Read this story because it had many humorous moments, and the images are just as entertaining as the story. Love ROBO-MAID and their French maid outfit! 

Pick up the print edition for the bonus material: coloring sheets. 

As much as I did love the story, I wish the illustrations were in color. They were lovely as is, but I wanted to see the attendees’ outfits in something other than black, white, and gray tones. Kids will want to see Pamela’s drastic outfit change from goth to pink pajamas. There are two more items I want to note. For one, the story states the prince is wearing a red-and-gold tracksuit, but the image paired with the scene shows him wearing typical royal attire. It didn’t look like a tracksuit to me. And two, the writer mistakenly wrote Gram-Gram without a hyphen. The second is a quick editing change. 

I recommend reading both books in the Tairy Fails series. It will cause random outbursts of laughter and endless smiles. Its intended audience is elementary school kids and early chapter book readers.

 

Heart Rating System:
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Score: ❤❤❤❤

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Meet the Author

David Horn lives in New Jersey with his wife, two daughters, and a funny dog named Trixie. He is the author of the popular Eudora Space Kid early reader humorous sci-fi chapter book series. He enjoys making kids laugh.

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