Book Review: Ava XOX

Ava XOX is part of the Ava and Pip series by Carol Weston. In this book Valentine's Day is coming soon, but Ava really doesn't care until Kelli, a new girl, asks out Chuck, Ava's friend. More than that, he says yes. Ava doesn't know how she feels about this and this whole new world of going out.....in fifth grade?

Another story in this book centers around bullying when Tanya, a friend of Ava, is the victim because of her size. Ava tries to find ways to help her.

Written in diary form, this is a good book covering many different topics. It is written for children between the ages of 10 and 12. I believe it would help to introduce them to these topics which they may be encountering around this time.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Sourcebooks Jabberwocky in exchange for my honest review. 

Book Review: Five Little Ducklings Go To School

Five Little Ducklings Go To School, by Carol Roth, is such a cute story. It is the first day of school and most of the ducks are excited and cheering, however, one little on is not happy at all. It doesn't want to be separated from its Mama. When she reassures it, they all head off and find out that "School is great!"

I loved the story, it showed children that they may not all be thrilled at the thought of separation from other, by trying new things they may discover that it is not so bad after all.

The illustrations, by Sean Julian, are colorful, bright and so much fun, I can see children wanting to read this book again and again.

I was given this book by NetGalley and North South Books in exchange for my honest review.