Grandpa's Still Watching by Dan Loftus

Genre:  Children, Picture Book

Source: I received a copy from the author in exchange for my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Grandparents play an important role in the lives of our children. When we lose a grandparent it can be difficult for the children who loved them so much. It is important to reasure them that their granparents are still there in their hearts and their memories. This book does a wonderful job of telling and showing children how our grandparents who are gone are still around looking after us. A wonderful book on family, grief and the memories we hold in our hearts.

Little Ghost's Summerween by Maggie Edkins Willis

Source: I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for my review.The opinions expressed here are my own.

Genre:  Children's Picture Book

Little Ghost's Summerween was a wonderful book to read.  Children will love it.  The idea of a small ghost attending a birthday party was a fun idea.  Little Ghost has never had a birthday. He wants one but doesn't know what type he should have.  His best friend Anya tells him to make sure he finds what is special to him. He decides to have just a small party with his best friend. But, things take a surprise turn. 

This is another great book for children. As a grandparent I found it delightful. The story is enhanced by beautiful pictures. This is a must read.

Underwearwolf by Gideon Sterer

 

Genre:  Children's Picture Book

Source: I received a copy from the publisher to facilitate my reviews. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Are you looking for something fun to read to or with your child?  This is an awesome book. Take one young birthday boy, a gift from his uncle and get ready for a fun read.

The main character is a young boy who has just received the strangest pair of underwear from his uncle. They are made of wool. Not only are they made of wool, they come with a warning about not wearing them on a full moon. Of course he puts them on. After turning into an underwearwolf he goes on an adventure into the night.  This was such a strange and original idea that I laughed and laughed.  Along with such an awesome story, you have wonderful pictures from Charles Santoso. The repetition of the phrase "I should have taken them off, but then I would have been butt naked..." cracked me up.  I have great-grandson who would love this fun book.   We definitely need more books like this. Reading needs to become fun again and it needs to begin with the youngest readers.  I can say I highly recommend this book to parents and grandparents, or people like me who love books for all ages.