Hayley's Children's Book Reviews

Paris-Chien Adventures Of An Ex-Pat Dog by Jackie Clark Mancuso is a fun and engaging story perfect for children who have or are moving to a new place. Hudson, a Norwich Terrier, moves to Paris with his owner but he soon discovers everyone in Paris is busy and he has a hard time making new friends. To make things worse he can’t understand anyone, even the dogs, since everyone speaks French. Join Hudson on his adventure as he begins to take French lessons from a French Poodle and starts to make friends in a new place.

Have you ever been sent to time out? Then meet Sophie, a typical two-year-old. Time-Out For Sophie by Rosemary Wells tells the story of Sophie who is having trouble listening. Mama, Daddy and Granny are all having trouble with Sophie. Check out this cute story and see if Sophie learns how to listen.

Otis, the tractor, loves to play with all the animals on the farm. That is, all the animals except the mean bull. Their favorite game is follow-the-leader. Anytime the animals and Otis get close to the bull’s pen he snorts and snarls at them. Once he even charges at Otis. One day the sky turns dark and stormy. When Otis sees a tornado in the sky headed straight toward the barn, Otis knows he needs to let the animals out of the barn and lead them to safety. But what about the mean bull…should Otis try to save him too? Otis And The Tornado by Loren Long is a charming story about doing what is right and the power of friendship.