Geology Lab for Kids: 52 Projects to Explore Rocks, Gems....by Garret Romaine

Geology Lab for Kids: 52 Projects to Explore Rocks, Gems, Geodes, Crystals, Fossils, and Other Wonders of the Earth's Surface by Garret Romaine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We are a homeschool family, so my children will love doing some of these labs along with their schoolwork. I've always loved collecting rocks and have passed on this love to my children.
Geology Lab for Kids included photos with to help explain each lab. The labs are separated into topics that include crystals, sediments, space rocks, as well as others. Each section includes a group of labs to help the student learn about each topic in a hands-on way. There are many edible labs included, as well as non-edible ones. I can't wait to do some of these with my children. I may have more fun doing them than the kids!

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A Is for Asteroids, Z Is for Zombies: A Bedtime Book about the Coming Apocalypse by Paul Lewis

I really wanted to love this book...

A Is for Asteroids, Z Is for Zombies: A Bedtime Book about the Coming Apocalypse by Paul Lewis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I thought this book would be something new and different. Well, it is. It brings up many things that we should pay attention to and be worried about. There are also a few ideas that are stretching it a bit, but that's okay too. It's a story about real things that could happen, but also some that probably won't.

I had planned to let my kids read this. I thought they would like the subject matter and find it interesting and even funny. However, I changed my mind because of one page. I feel the page that took it a bit too far was the one that took a political turn. I don't think this should have been added to this book. Others may have a different opinion. The actual subject matter, nuclear war/bombs, is a real threat that could happen one day. I just feel it should have been presented in a different way. If you read this book, you will know exactly what I'm talking about. There was no need to include the person that was on that page. This could have been a great book to explain to kids the threats that are out there, but to put that kind of opinion in the book did not seem appropriate. The author and illustrator are going to alienate a large audience of people that do not agree with them.

The other pages were great, and the father's face in the lower corner of each page was pretty funny. However, the book pretty much turned me off when it turned political. This is unfortunate because I usually enjoy things like books and movies with zombie themes.

I really wanted to love this book. I would have gladly given this book a 5 star review if that one page hadn't been presented in the way that it was.

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Plume by Isabelle Simler

Plume by Isabelle Simler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Plume is a short, colorful book about birds and how to identify their feathers. My daughter loved seeing Plume, the kitty, hiding on each page. She said Plume looks like out cat Midnight.
We also collect feathers, like Plume, and this will help us identify some that we find in our backyard and when we go for walks.

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Mr. Fuzzbuster Knows He's the Favorite by Stacy McAnulty

Mr. Fuzzbuster Knows He's the Favorite by Stacy McAnulty
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My 6 year old daughter loved the book and thought the ending was very funny. We have 5 cats and there is no way she could pick a favorite, although we all have a certain kitty that has taken up with each of us.

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Cat vs Human Fairy Tails by Yasmine Surovec

Cat vs Human Fairy Tails by Yasmine Surovec
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was completely adorable! It was a quick read for my daughter and I before bedtime. We giggled the whole way through the book. My daughter's favorite story was Sleeping Beauty because she thought it was hilarious that the cat was able to wake her up when the prince couldn't. My favorite was The Ugly Kitten, I have a soft spot for cats that are usually overlooked in shelters. We recently adopted two solid black cats from our local shelter. I was pleased with the ending of this story. I admit I got a bit emotional when the kitty slept behind the trash bin. Then, I was really happy when the lady scooped the kitty up and took it home.
My daughter and I really loved this version of these fairy tales. I originally expected them to be a bit longer or more detailed, but I actually think this is perfect for a quick and funny bedtime story for kids. I hope to get a physical copy for my daughter to have since she loved it so much.

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