Hayley's Children's Book Reviews

A young boy buys a rhinoceros for a pet and he has no idea what he is getting into.  The rhinoceros doesn’t chase a ball or a frisbee.  He doesn’t roll over or do any kind of tricks.  He is nice but just kind of keeps to himself.  After talking to a rhinoceros expert, he finds out rhinoceroses only do two things, pop balloons and poke holes in kites.  My Rhinoceros by John Agee is a perfect reminder people should not give up on anyone even a pet rhinoceros.

Have you ever really wanted to have a party even though it is not your birthday or a special holiday? If so, you will enjoy the newest “Little Princess” story I Want A Party! by Tony Ross.  It’s not her birthday or even Christmas but the Little Princess wants to have a party.  She plans the best party ever for her friends.  Oops! She forgets one tiny detail with really big consequences.  Be sure to read this fun story and find out what happens. 

Louise The Big Cheese is back in Louise The Big Cheese And The Back-To-School-Smarty-Pants by Elise Primavera.  When a new school year starts Louise decides she wants to get straight A’s. She thinks if she does everyone will want to be her friend and maybe she will even get to skip a grade.  Her new teacher Mrs. Pearl is very strict and everyone tells Louise she never, ever gives out A’s.  Louise tries but never seems to get an A.  As you will read in this story, sometimes growing up and gaining wisdom come with a few growing pains.