NetGalley Arc Review: Yapper the Unhappy Snapper

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Title: Yapper the Unhappy Snapper (The Rubbish Rebellion 1)

Author: Chez Rafter

Illustrator: Daniela Frongia

Format: eBook (NetGalley)

Pages: 18

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Book Blurb from Goodreads:

Yapper the snapper wants to play, 
But all his friends are sick today 
From the pollution in the ocean and waste in the waves. 
To have some fun, first he must rescue his friends along the way. 
Join Yapper on his heroic adventures to save the day.


My Review:

Thank you Aurora House and NetGalley for giving us the opportunity to read this eArc.

I requested this book because my son is always asking me how we can save the sea animals from pollution.  This is the perfect book and in my son's words, "I love this book, a LOT!"  We enjoyed seeing Yapper the Unhappy Snapper help his friends in ocean that's polluted with human trash.  Now if only it was the humans helping the sea animals, it would be even better, my son said to me aloud.  So true!  We enjoyed the illustrations and seeing how yapper frees his friends from pollution.  The book has a great message and reinforces the idea to children that we must do things to help curb pollution in our oceans, and on Earth in general.

My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

Book Review: Peppa Pig and the Career Day

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Title: Peppa Pig and the Career Day

Author: Neville Astley and Mark Baker

Format: Hardcover (borrowed)

Pages: 32

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Book Blurb from Goodreads:

It's a very exciting day for Peppa. From all around town, people are visiting her class to talk about their jobs! Everyone already knows what Miss Gazelle does -- she's their teacher, of course. Miss Rabbit talks about being a train conductor, and Mr. Zebra tells the class how much he loves being the postman. There are so many different things that Peppa and her friends can be when they grow up. . . . And just how many jobs does Miss Rabbit have, anyway?

My Review:

The classic illustrations from the cartoon show is a delight to my kids who both love Peppa Pig.  I've watched so many of the shows, on repeat, that I know all the characters in this book as well.  I laughed when Miss Rabbit had many jobs because that is true in the cartoon show as well!  Because there are many adults and jobs showcased, only a sentence or two explains their jobs, which I thought was too short.  But because there are so many jobs, I can see why that was the case.  A perfect book for Peppa Pig fans!

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

Book Review: Puddle

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Title: Puddle

Author: Richard Jackson

Illustrator: Chris Raschka

Format: Hardcover (borrowed)

Pages: 40

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Book Blurb from Goodreads:

Puddle sits despondently in the playground, observing the world around her as she is dimpled by rain, splashed by shoes, piddled on by a poodle, bounced by a basketball, and stirred up by an inquisitive seagull. But when the sun makes a sudden appearance, Puddle meets an admiring new friend who lifts her spirits and makes her feel loved.
Richard Jackson’s playful text shines with rhythm, repetition, and surprising turns of phrase, and Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka’s luminous paintings achieve the impossible—oh, sweet Puddle!

A memorable story of friendship, love, and changing your point of view.

My Review:

When I first read this to my child, I wasn't drawn to it.  My daughter is 2 years old and she loves puddles so I thought she'd like this book.  I didn't think she liked it during the first read through.  I was confused for a moment because it was a poem, not a story.  So I thought it wouldn't appeal to my daughter but I was wrong!  For three nights now she asked for "Puddle" as a bedtime reading book.  She loves it!  She loves the rainbow that appears in the puddle at the end of the book.  The more I read it, the more I enjoy it as well.  The illustrations seem more abstract, so it's okay for me.  

My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2