#simon spotlight

Rex Finds an Egg by Doug Cushman. Simon Spotlight, 2024. 9781665926515 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Beginning Reader What did you like about the book? Rex and Oslo find an egg. Oslo is not sure that it is really an egg but Rex explains why “It is white and shaped like an egg.” But what kind?  Birds?  Turtles?  Fish?  Crocodiles? A platypus? A Dodo?  A…

The Really Rotten Princess and the Wonderful Wicked Class Play by Lady Cecily Snodgrass, illustrated by Mike Lester

The Really Rotten Princess and the Wonderful Wicked Class Play by Lady Cecily Snodgrass, illustrated by Mike Lester. Simon Spotlight, 2022.  9781534486171  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback Beginning Reader in graphic novel format Genre: Fantasy/Humor What did you like about the book? When the Really Rotten Princes (Regina) does not get the leading role in…

Captain Cat and the Pirate Lunch by Emma J. Virján

Captain Cat and the Pirate Lunch by Emma J. Virján. Simon Spotlight, 2021. 9781534495708  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback Genre:  Early reader What did you like about the book? This Ready-to-Read Pre-Level One book follows a pirate cat, looking for friends because he spends so much time alone on his ship. Some birds fly around and he invites them for…

The Adventures of Otto Going Somewhere by David Milgrim

The Adventures of Otto Going Somewhere by David Milgrim. Simon Spotlight, 2021. 9781534489301  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback Genre:  Early reader What did you like about the book? This Ready-to-Read Pre-Level One book starts out slow with just two words per page, then three working the reader up to build confidence. Cute, colorful pictures accompany…

Sprinkles and Swirls: A Fun Day at Fun Park (Ready to Read Graphics) by Lola M. Schaefer, illustrated by Savannah Allen

Sprinkles and Swirls: A Fun Day at Fun Park (Ready to Read Graphics) by Lola M. Schaefer, illustrated by Savannah Allen. Simon Spotlight, 2021. 9781665903288 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback Genre:  Early reader/graphic novel What did you like about the book? Two adorable little cupcakes head out from the bakery for a fun day at Fun Park. There are…

Sprinkles and Swirls: A Fun Day at Fun Park (Ready to Read Graphics) by Lola M. Schaefer, illustrated by Savannah Allen

Sprinkles and Swirls: A Fun Day at Fun Park (Ready to Read Graphics) by Lola M. Schaefer, illustrated by Savannah Allen. Simon Spotlight, 2021. 9781665903288 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback Genre:  Early reader/graphic novel What did you like about the book? Two adorable little cupcakes head out from the bakery for a fun day at Fun Park. There are…

Geraldine Pu and Her Cat Hat, Too! by Maggie P. Chang

Geraldine Pu and Her Cat Hat, Too! (Ready to Read Graphics) by Maggie P. Chang. Simon Spotlight, 2022. 9781534484719 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback Genre: Early reader What did you like about the book? Geraldine Pu loves her cat hat, and has named her Mao Maotz (cat hat in Mandarin Chinese). When she and her little brother Auggie accompany Amah, their…

Geraldine Pu and Her Cat Hat, Too! by Maggie P. Chang

Geraldine Pu and Her Cat Hat, Too! (Ready to Read Graphics) by Maggie P. Chang. Simon Spotlight, 2022. 9781534484719 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback Genre: Early reader What did you like about the book? Geraldine Pu loves her cat hat, and has named her Mao Maotz (cat hat in Mandarin Chinese). When she and her little brother Auggie accompany Amah, their…