Great Middle School Reads from Candlewick Press!

 

A lot of the books I receive from Candlewick Press are better suited for younger children, however sometimes a book comes across my desk that is great for older readers as well. Today I wanted to share a small assortment of those books with you!

Anatomicum: Welcome to the Museum (Retail $35) - This book is not only great for teens, but many adults will love this book as well. In fact I gave this book to my brother during the holidays because it is right up his alley. He likes things that are creepy, spooky and relate to human anatomy so this book was perfect. 

This 112 page book is packed full of information and illustrations of the human body broken down into sections, you can see how the muscles are laid out or see how some parts of the brain work. A book like this is quite education and interesting to read through, a younger child can read this as it is easy to understand however it is up to the parent and their level of comfort as some of the genital photos are detailed and many of the images in this book are realistic in nature. I also want to note that this book is big! It measures in at almost 15 inches tall and 11 inches wide.

The book is over all quite fascinating, the amount of illustrations and information packed into this book make it a worth while buy for a classroom or personal collection. 

Lost in the Imagination: A journey through nine worlds in nine nights (Retail $19.99) - I have to be honest with this one, when I pulled this out of the package and started flipping through it I became pretty excited. This is the type of book I enjoy reading! The illustrations in this book alone are worth purchasing it, the illustrations are beautifully detailed, packed with color and textures. This book is filled with some magical worlds and creatures. There is a lot packed into the pages of this book, my daughter and I look forward to reading this one. 

The adventures in these pages take you to nine different worlds, each with their own unique qualities. I've always been interested in strange creatures, other realms and fantasy books so this is the perfect combination between those. Some of the illustrations give me a bit of an old time/steam punk vibe as well due to the type of art style and colors used.

The Language of the Universe; A visual exploration of mathematics (Retail $24.99) - While I have never been a huge fan of my math classes, this is a pretty interesting book that shows math in a new light. Not only is this a good book to have at home but I think this would fit into a class room setting quite nicely and may help a child who doesn't like math interested in wanting to learn more about what this book has to offer. This book explores how math fits into the world around us and not just in the sense we are used to, through out the pages you will discover how math fits into the world in ways you may not have realized before.

Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by Candlewick Press for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Holiday books from CandleWick Press!

While a few of these books are more suited for the holiday season, it is never too late to read a good book. Today I wanted to share an assortment of books with you that I got from CandleWick Press that are great for Kindergarten and older. I will also be sharing an assortment of non-holiday related books that are perfect for any time of the year.

Dinosaur Christmas (Retail $16.99) - This cute book is part of a series about dinosaurs, in this book they are on a mission to help save Christmas by helping Santa out of a snowstorm that has caused his sleigh to get stuck in the snow. Will the Dinosaurs be able to help Santa get his sleigh out in time for Christmas? You'll have to read this fun adventure to find out. 

Gigantosaurus: The Holiday Party (Retail $5.99) - On the shortest day of the year (winter solstice) most of the dinosaurs are feeling the winter blues and are all feeling down so Tiny decides to throw a last minute holiday party to cheer everyone up. Tiny manages to get everything together for the party in the small amount of time that they have and it really helps cheer everyone up. This is a cute holiday book, it is short and sweet perfect for a beginner reader plus it comes with Stickers!

Mouse's Night Before Christmas (Retail $17.99) - It was the night before Christmas and everyone was sleeping except for a little mouse who lives in the grandfather clock. If you are a fan of stories where cute little creatures help Santa deliver holiday presents then this book is for you. The cute little mouse helps Santa deliver presents and in the end his Christmas wish of having a friend comes true so he no longer feels like a lonely little mouse. We thought this was a adorable book and we enjoyed the holiday story.

Christmas Is Joy (Retail $14.99) - This is a very sweet and short story, it is almost more of a long poem or at least that is what it reminded me of. This book is from the point of view of two reindeer and their love of Christmas. I think this book is perfect for Kindergarten and first grade.

Paper Peek Animals (Retail $14.99) - This nifty little book features animal cut outs and patterned paper behind the animal that features a number of animals found in that region of the world. For example the North America cut out below shows skunks, moose, beavers, foxes and more. I thought this was a neat way to showcase to kids the different animals around the world and where they can be located. This book is recommended for ages 0-3. 

This Is A Book Of Shapes (Retail $8.99) - This is another great learning book for children age 0-3, it helps introduce them to new shapes along with some fun colors and it has a non-shape related page or two to keep the book interesting and fun.

My Favorite Color (Retail $15.99) - I really enjoyed this fun and colorful book. This board book features a number of pages with dozens of colored squares some of which are cut out windows, each window showcases a different color. On each page you'll find one color range, for example all blues will be on a page and the following page will have all greens. Having each small sheet thin and see though makes it to where you can lay the colors over each other to create new colors, it is a great way for kids to learn dozens of new colors and shades. Some of the colors in this book I'd love to have as paint! 

See The Cat: Three Stories About A Dog (Retail $8.99) - This is a great book for my son who is in second grade, the book is long enough to keep him engaged and the stories are entertaining. While at the same time the story isn't overly long so your child won't get distracted or lost reading the book. Each story is a fun adventure for the dog and it has some cute illustrations to go along with each story. 

Peppa Pig & The Day Of Giving Thanks (Retail $12.99) - It isn't every day that you find a Thanksgiving related children's book so it is neat when you do come across one. This book features a favorite character of many children - Peppa Pig! My kids aren't a big fan of Peppa Pig as they are a bit older now (7 & 11) but we still thought this was a fun book. As an added bonus if you take off the book sleeve cover there is a poster on the inside that your child can color in and have fun with. 

The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol (Retail $19.99) - This book has some absolutely gorgeous illustrations through out it, many features found through out the pages have been embossed with gold or silver coloring which really makes the page pop. I tried to get a good photo to show how much it sparkles but it was hard trying to capture how pretty it looks in person. This is a really neat book that is perfect for young kids who celebrate Hanukkah or children who are interested in learning more about the holiday. 

Candlewick Press sells all of these fantastic books along with hundreds of others that are perfect for all holidays and occasions, they will have pretty much any category or subject you are looking for. Most of the books I shared today are geared more towards children under the age of ten, however I will be making a post soon with some great books for older children (and even adults!). 

What are some of your favorite children's books? Would your children enjoy any of the books I shared here with you today?

Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by Candlewick Press for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Grade School Reads with Candlewick Press!

 

One of my favorite gifts to give a young child is a good book, they help expand the mind and the imagination. I still have some of my childhood favorites and my kids have picked up my love of reading as well which is why we are always so excited to get the chance to receive and review new books with Candlewick Press. Today I wanted to share some of their awesome books with you! 

All of the books I am sharing with you today are great for children in grade school, they are all easy readers that include lovely illustrations and help keep your child's attention by keeping the books short and sweet. 

Dandelion's Dream (Retail $16.99) - There are no words in this book, the story is portrayed in images letting your imagination fill in the rest. In this story a dandelion turns into a real lion and does on an adventure before turning back into a flower. This was a cute and quick flip through book, I think it would be best suited for Kindergarten/First grade reader levels, since there are no words you could encourage your child to tell their own story while reading it with them and asking them questions about what the lion is doing on his adventure.

Creature Features (Retail $17.99) - This is a book that I had fun looking through because of the fun and colorful illustrations showcasing different creatures and the things they have in common such as scales, excellent ears and more. This is a fun way to show children the differences yet similarities that animals have with one another, plus there are a lot of neat animals features that you might not know about.

Alba and the Ocean Cleanup (Retail $16.99) - This way this story starts out reminds me a bit of the Little Mermaid, Alba is a fish who loves collecting lost items that drift to the bottom of the ocean. Every year for her birthday she goes out to find a new object to add to the collection, until one year she finds that it is hard to find something due to the amount of trash around here. This is a great book that showcases how the use of single use plastics, and trash impacts our oceans and that we need to start making changes to help the ocean life thrive. 

What's that noise? (Retail $16.99) - Magnus the seal is awoken one morning and hears a strange rumbling sound, unsure of what the noise is he sets out on an adventure to try and find the noise. Along the way he runs into some friends who agree to help figure out what the noise is as they can hear it to. After a fun adventure and wandering around for a while, Magnus and his friends realize where the noise is coming from. It is coming from Magnus himself! He is so hungry his stomach is making a choir of noises. 

My green day: 10 green things I can do today (Retail $7.99) - This is another great book that helps you think about the things you can do to improve the amount of waste being produced on a daily basis, and small ways you can change your routine to live a Greener life. Some of the examples they give are making a compost pile and owning your own chickens. I think this would be perfect for a class room to read during Earth Day. 

Houndsley and Catina at the Library (Retail $15.99) - This is a short chapter book about two friends and a day spent at the Library. This book is only three chapters long, but both characters are lovable and it is a fun story, it makes us want to read the rest of the series as well to see what else these two get up too on their adventures and daily lives. 

Fergus and Zeke & the field day challenge (Retail $14.99) - Have you ever wondered about the life of a classroom pet? This is a fun series about Fergus and Zeke who are mice that live in a class room, they love doing everything the kids do. On this particular day the mice find that it is too hard to do the same thing as the children so they spend the day creating their own field day that is perfect for two small mice to finish. This is a cute book showcasing how you can use your imagination and creativity to problem solve. 

Chick and Brain; Egg or Eyeball? (Retail $12.99) - This four chapter book is laid out like a comic book, it is easy and fun to follow along with while keeping you engaged. Brian found an object and isn't sure what it is, he thinks it is an eyeball but Chick and spot think it is an egg. The adventure to find out what the object is, is full of laughs and it has a surprising ending! (You'll have to read it to find out what it is.)

Dot goes fishing (Retail $14.99) - Dot is a fun series about a little girl named Dot along with her family and friends. In this particular book she sets out to go fishing with her dad, he usually comes home from fishing empty handed, but Dot has a plan to change that. Dot brings a high tech gadget along with them that is supposed to help locate where the fish are, but things don't work out quite as she planned. The device is eaten by one of the fish and they have to rely on her dads "old school" fishing equipment to get it back. 

Don't worry, Little Crab (Retail $17.99) - Little crab is about to go on a big trip, little crab along with very big crab are going to adventure from their home in the tide pools to the big open ocean. Once they reach the edge of the tide pools Little Crab isn't sure if they are ready to leave yet. With some gentle help and reminder that they are not alone on this adventure Little Crab finally makes it out to the big ocean and they absolutely love it. 

Baby Clown (Retail $16.99) - Baby clown always seemed to be a sad little clown, he was always crying and no one could figure out why. All day long he would sit and cry until one day they put him in a show, he loved being the center of attention and enjoyed the crowd cheering for him. Being in the show made it to where he no longer felt sad, and he no longer cried, from that day forward he enjoyed putting on a fun show. 

Candlewick Press offers all of these wonderful reads along with hundreds of other titles perfect for all ages. Shipping is always fast and the books arrive in perfect condition, my children and I love reading their books and seeing what they have to offer. 

Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by Candlewick Press for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Timmy Failure - Win a copy of the book!

Disney has recently turned the book "Timmy Failure Mistakes Were Made" into a movie, which can be watched now over on the Disney+ app! In celebration of the new movie the books publisher has re-released the book with a new cover, I have received a copy of the book to read with my kids and I will be giving away two copies as well. Want to see a trailer for the new movie? You can watch it below:

This seems like a really cute family movie & book about a young boy who runs his own detective agency, we are looking forward to watching it on our next movie night. The book itself seems like one that both my daughter and son would be interested in reading, it is a chapter book but it is also packed with fun drawings, diary entries and more.

PRIZE ALERT:
Two lucky winners are each going to win a copy with the updated cover.

This is open to USA/Canadian Residents! (No P.O Boxes) Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the notification email! 

This giveaway ends on 03/18/2020

Giveaway entry question: Leave a comment letting me if you plan on watching this movie with your kids, or what your favorite part of the trailer is. 

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Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by Candlewick Press for the giveaway + review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Spring Reading Bundle Giveaway from Candlewick Press!

We always encourage our children to read whether school is in for the year or not, and I am very happy that both of my children willingly grab a book and sit down to read when they have a day off school. Spring break is coming up quickly and I wanted to host a giveaway for a set of books that would make great reads during the time off! Both of these books are recommended for ages 10+ and all four books are hardcover.

The Raymie Nightingale Three Book-Collection

By Kate DiCamillo

Hardcover with box Retail value $54.99

Each book follows along with the story of a young woman and how all three of them intertwine. The books go over the topics of family and social issues. The first book of the trilogy was a National Book Award Finalist! All three books have adventure, life changing events and moments you are sure to remember. The cover art is also stunning, I love how they captured the face of each character.

Black Beauty

By Anna Sewell

Hardcover; Retail Value $24.99

Originally released in 1877 this novel has been brought new life with over 50+  beautiful illustrations throughout the book.

This book is not only about the life of a young black colt, but the book is written in his perspective. When I was in middle school I read a book series that had a similar perspective, and it was actually pretty interesting. Black Beauty will take you on a journey from the time he is fairly young into adulthood, you'll read about his adventures, his feelings and more.

This is open to US Residents! Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the notification email! 

This giveaway ends on 02/09/2020, Total Retail Value: $79.98

Giveaway entry question: Leave a comment letting me know another activity you enjoy engaging in during breaks from school. 

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Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by Candlewick Press for the giveaway free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Malamander & Gargantis A Monster Book Reivew With Walker Books!

My children are always so excited when we open the front door to see a package marked from Walker Books U.S (A division of Candlewick Press) because it means we have new books to read! I love that my children enjoy reading, we have tons of books but we are always happy to check out new books we haven't read or seen before. We were recently sent two advanced copies of books coming out within the year and my daughter highly enjoyed reading them.

Both books are from the same series by Thomas Taylor and they are packed full of adventure, magic and monsters. Sometimes when my daughter isn't really enjoying a book I can tell because of how slow she reads it, and that wasn't the case with this set of books, she read through them pretty quickly. When I get the chance I plan on reading them myself because the covers and the summary of the book intrigue me. The series this book is from is called The Legends of Eerie-on-Sea.

The first book in the series is called Malamander and the hardcovered version was released 09/2019 for $16.99 with the paperback copy coming out in 04/2020. Here is a summary of the book:

"It’s winter in the town of Eerie-on-Sea, where the mist is thick and the salt spray is rattling the windows of the Grand Nautilus Hotel. Inside, young Herbert Lemon, Lost and Founder for the hotel, has an unexpected visitor. It seems that Violet Parma, a fearless girl around his age, lost her parents at the hotel when she was a baby, and she’s sure that the nervous Herbert is the only person who can help her find them. The trouble is, Violet is being pursued at that moment by a strange hook-handed man. And the town legend of the Malamander — a part-fish, part-human monster whose egg is said to make dreams come true — is rearing its scaly head. As various townspeople, some good-hearted, some nefarious, reveal themselves to be monster hunters on the sly, can Herbert and Violet elude them and discover what happened to Violet’s kin? This lighthearted, fantastical mystery, featuring black-and-white spot illustrations, kicks off a trilogy of fantasies set in the seaside town. "

My daughter enjoyed the main characters and their adventure through out the book, she also enjoyed the creatures that were introduced and was happy she had the second book as well so she didn't have to wait to read it. The cover art is beautiful, the few photos we had in the book were a lot of fun as well and tied in perfectly with the book. (our copy wasn't completely finished illustration wise due to it being an advanced copy.)

The second book in the series is called Gargantis which will be released in May of 2020. Here is a summary of the book: 

"There's a storm brewing over Eerie-on-Sea, and the fisherfolk say a monster is the cause. Someone has woken the ancient Gargantis, who sleeps in the watery caves beneath this spooky seaside town where legends have a habit of coming to life. It seems the Gargantis is looking for something: a treasure stolen from her underwater lair. And it just might be in the Lost-and-Foundery at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, in the care of one Herbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder. With the help of the daring Violet Parma, ever-reliable Herbie will do his best to figure out what the Gargantis wants and who stole her treasure in the first place. In a town full of suspicious, secretive characters, it could be anyone!"

My daughter said this was a great follow up book to the second one that continues the characters grand advantures from the first book, introducing new creatures and fun scenes to delight the reader. The writter has done a great job writting a book that will make you want to keep reading to find out what happens next. Both books are reccomended for ages eight to twelve, but that doesn't limit anyone older from reading it, as mentioned I plan on reading it myself because it sounds like a good fantasty based book (Which are my favorite). I highly suggest checking out both books for yourself or for your loved one if they are a big fan of mystery, magic, myths and monsters! 

What are your thoughts on these books based off the summary, and what is another Fantasty based book you enjoy?

Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by Candlewick Press / Walker Books U.S for the Review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Grade school children Holiday books from Candlewick Press!

I recently shared some great holiday themed books that are perfect for toddlers and now I am going to share a few books aimed towards older children including a chapter book. I really enjoyed reading through all three of these with my kids and think they are the perfect books to add to any holiday collection.

Dasher by Matt Tavares (Retail $17.99)

We've all heard the story about Rudolph and how he came to be one of Santa's reindeer pulling his sleigh, but have you heard the stories of the other reindeer? This story is all about Dasher and her adventures. The story starts off a little sad because her family works at the Circus and the circus owner doesn't treat them very well, so Dasher always pictures a better life in a place filled with snow like her mother describes from when she was younger herself.

One night the gate to their pen was left open so Dasher took the chance to run, she follows the brightest star in the sky but starts to get lost until she comes upon a man talking with a horse in the woods. That horses name was Silverbell and the man? It was Santa himself, she offers to help pull the sleigh because she heard Santa ask Silverbell if he wants to rest because the sleigh was heavier than normal. Santa agrees and she helps pull the sleigh delivering all the gifts and Santa takes her back home to the North Pole. She tells Santa her Christmas wish is to be with her family so Santa goes and rescues the rest of her family and brings them to the North Pole as well. I really enjoyed this book, the story was heart warming and it helps put you in the holiday mood.

Little Robin's Christmas by Jan Fearnley (Retail $16.99)

This sweet book showcases the true meaning of Christmas and it was a lovely read. This book is about a little Robin and his warm Christmas sweaters. Little Robin pulls out his favorite seven sweatshirts the week before Christmas and he plans to wear one each day until Christmas. Each day Little Robin excitedly puts on his sweater and he goes out to explore and he unexpectedly runs into an animal in need on each of the seven days. Being the kind Robin that he is, he offers the cold animal he comes across his sweatshirt.

On Christmas Eve he gives away his last sweater but on this particular day he was further away from home than usual so on his way back he ends up becoming quite cold so he stops on a roof to rest and ends up falling asleep. He is awoken by a man's voice and is scooped up by the same man telling him that he is alright and is going to be taken someplace special. Little Robin then finds himself in Santa's home, Santa told him he has showed the true meaning of Christmas and he is very proud of him. Santa warms up the Little Robin and gives him a special gift that Mrs. Clause made for him! A little red sweater made from a red string from Santa's own sweater. He tells Robin that the sweater is magic, it will always keep him warm and will make those who seem him in the sweatshirt feel warm as well. Then Robin is dropped back off at home and he awakes to go out and wish all of his new friends a Merry Christmas.

I really enjoyed this book and it was sweet to see all the different animals the Little Robin helped. Even with some people don't have a whole lot they are the one's who give the most. This is not only a good holiday book but a great lesson to teach children during the holidays.

The First Christmas Sweater (& the sheep who changed everything) by Ryan Tubridy (Retail $14.99)

This book is about a little sheep named Hillary who isn't like the other sheep in her flock. She stands out from the others not only because of her unique personality but because her wool is rainbow in color. She loves everything about Christmas, and she especially loves Santa. She is very excited to learn that Santa is traveling around Ireland looking for a sheep with perfect wool to use for his very own sweatshirt.

She goes on a journey to trying to get Santa's attention and in the end she is successful. It was a great book and is perfect for Grades 2-5th. There were a lot of cute illustrations mixed into each chapter as well to help break things up and keep kids engaged in the book.

Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by Candlewick Press for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Children's Christmas Books from CandleWick Press!

During the holidays I love reading and watching holiday themed stories with my children, so I am always on the look out for great new books and movies to add to our list. I was recently sent some great Christmas themed books from Candlewick Press to check out with my kids. I am going to be sharing three of the books with you today that are better suited for younger children and later this week I will be sharing a few books for older kids including one that is a good middle school read.

Peppa Pig and the Christmas Play (Retail $12.99)

This hardcover book includes a coloring poster which is located under the book jacket. Peppa Pig and her class room are going to be putting on a holiday play where they all get to select who they would like to be. All of the children are very excited and each has said they ran into Santa at the store or at the mall and told him about the play and that he said he would come. The teacher let's the kids know that Santa is very busy and might not make it, they are slightly bummed when they start and he isn't there. But Santa does end up showing up which makes the children quite happy. After the show Santa takes all the children for a ride in his sleigh. 

I thought this was a cute book and it is perfect for young girls and boys who love Peppa Pig!

Maisy's ChristmasParty by Lucy Cousins (Retail $14.99)

Maisy is throwing a Christmas party so she sends invites to each of her friends. Through out the book you see her friends get excited about the party and write responses back to her, the page after each one sends a reply features the letter which is sent to Maisy. You get to reach into each envelope and pull out the letter with each reply, some of the envelopes also include extra goodies like a joke book or a gingerbread man with a gingerbread recipe written on it (and yes it is a real recipe with instructions so you can make them if you choose to do so). 

This book seems like it is mainly aimed at younger children, but both of my kids who are ages six and ten really enjoyed this book as well and thought the envelopes with things in them was a really neat idea. The very last envelope she gives out after the party and it is a letter/gift for the person reading the book and has a spot where you can write your child's name. Many of the "gifts" inside of the book can actually be hung up which I think is an excellent idea and is sure to brighten the day of your child. 

    We're going on abear hunt; Chirstmas Activity book by Walker Productions LTD (Retail $9.99)

This activity book is based off of the book "We're going on a bear hunt" which is a cute book about the adventure a family goes on. This activity book has a lot to do inside of it from cross words to actual crafts and baking. This is meant to be a count down to Christmas book, and is has a tree in the back with a Christmas count down that you add stickers too, along with the stickers for this activity there are over 100 stickers in total! The very back of the book holds all of the stickers along with the page number of the activity they go with. This book seems like a lot of fun for children of all ages! Children can often get a little impatient waiting for Christmas to arrive once December hits, and this activity book is a great way to help keep them entertained leading up to the holiday. I really like that it isn't just activities that you color in the book, instead they also include crafts to do at home with your parents you just need the materials to complete the projects.

Want to pick up one of these three amazing books, or want to look for other great Christmas books? Visit Candlewick Press to see all of the great books they have to offer. Which of these three books catches your interest the most?

Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by Candlewick Press for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

CandleWick Press trio of book reviews!

When I was younger I enjoyed getting my hands on a new book and reading when ever I could, which is why I've always encouraged my kids to read as much as possible as well. I always love seeing their faces light up when we get new books, especially when we get a new box from CandleWick Press! Books that not only my kids are interested in but books I want to read as well are a big bonus and I wanted to share a few of those with you here today.

Paper World: Planet Earth by Bomboland (Retail $24.99)

This book goes over a ton of details about the earth, from volcanos to storms and Tectonic plates which is perfect as my children are at the stages in school where they are either starting to learn about the earth or are continuing to learn more about it. Each page is rather unique in its design, the creators used paper layers to show the layers of the earth and show case different aspects of nature.

Each page is jam packed with information about the subject it is discussing, including several fun flaps with more information stored underneath. My children were pretty excited about this book, and looking through the pages made me want to read it as well just to absorb all of the information it has to offer. I think this book is a very educational book for a home collection or it would fit right into a classroom setting as a way to offer a fun way to learn about the Earth.

Life: The First Four Billion Years by Martin Jenkins (Retail $24.99)

Here is another fantastic book absolutely jam packed with educational information! This book covers various stages of life before there were humans, it goes over many of the different periods such as Jurassic, Cretaceous period and more. Not only does this book contain eighty pages of information there is more information on each page than in a regular book because of the books size, it measures a whooping 11" x 14" and features a fold out page in the start of the book.

We've only looked through this book so far but this is another that is a great addition to any home or school library for school ages children or anyone interested in knowing more about this subject. It includes a number of illustrations some in color and others in black and white.

Where's Waldo? Double Trouble by Martin Handford (Retail $18.99)

Growing up I was always a big fan of Where's Waldo books, my great grandmother kept several in her house and I remember looking through them over and over just to look at all the fun little scenes hidden in the book. This is a great take on the classic while also throwing in a "spot the difference" book.

You'll find two of the same photo each time you flip the page, not only will you need to find Waldo and his friends but you'll also have to spot all the differences between the two photos. My kids have had a blast with this book and we are quite happy to add it to our Where's Waldo collection! This book is great as a birthday or holiday gift for children who enjoy interactive books.

CandleWick Press offers these three amazing books along with dozens of others suited for all ages! You can buy them directly through their website, on Amazon or Barnes & Nobles.

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