#10ReasonstoLove #Netgalley #lions #penguins

Title: 10 Reasons to Love .. A Penguin
Author: Catherine Barr
Illustrator: Hanako Clulow
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Childrens
Publish Day: July 5th! - it's already out

Summary:
Lions are magnificent animals! Did you know that lions are the only big cat to live in groups? Or that their roar can be heard for miles? Discover ten reasons why lions are amazing and five ways you can show they love them in this gorgeous picture book. A must for any young animal enthusiast and a fantastic introduction to environmental issues.
 

Both downloaded through Netgalley in exchange for review. I'm auto-approved for this publisher ~

Title: 10 Reasons to Love .. A Penguin
Author: Catherine Barr
Illustrator: Hanako Clulow
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Childrens
Publish Day: July 5th! - it's already out

Summary:
Penguins are the cutest birds! Did you know that they go on incredible journeys? Or that they toboggan on their stomachs? Discover ten reasons why penguins are amazing and five ways you can show they love them in this gorgeous picture book. A must for any young animal enthusiast and a fantastic introduction to environmental issues.
 

Review about BOTH:

Each # is short and sweet, lovely illustrations alongside it. Good content for a classroom library or at-home library for the kiddos. It uses illustrations and is nonfiction. While I prefer realistic photography over illustrations I do understand the importance of art.. and these balance informative and art well.

#SupergirlbeingSuper #NetGalley Supergirl: Being Super by Mariko Tamaki Review

Title: Supergirl: Being Super
Author: Mariko Tamaki
Illustrator: Joelle Jones
Release Day: June 5, 2018 -- Today!

Downloaded from Netgalley to read for an honest review!

Summary: Kara Danvers isn't any different than any other teenager in her hometown. Problems with school. Problems with boys. Problems with friends. But while growing pains shake up Kara's world, a series of earth-shaking events hits her hometown, leaving her with with the choice of blending in with the crowd, or being different. Being an outcast. Being super.

This reimagining of Supergirl will appeal to fans of all ages and readers new and old, as the Girl of Steel flies face-first into the struggles that every teenager faces. Collects SUPERGIRL: BEING SUPER #1-4.

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels, Superheroes  Rating: 4/5

Opinion:

This is Kara and her life with her friends. Focused on friendship and family from start to end. It's fun, emotional and interesting to keep turning the page. Loved my time with this story.

Everything throughout the story -- the friendship, her family, the villains -- feel realistic enough. You are dealing with her new world as she tries to get her footing. This will be posted on my kidlit blog, too, but I wanted to write about it here.

This comic would be fantastic for kids from 3rd grade and up. But the story line can hold an adults interest. I love when a story can do that.

Also: The teenagers that are the focus of this feel like today's youth. They're not repurposed teenagers from the sixties. Often characters in kid literature feel like the writer doesn't understand or never met a kid before.

If you're looking for something modern to read for your kids or to read together this definitely works.

Recommend: 

Yes!

Kara Danvers isn't any different than any other teenager in her hometown. Problems with school. Problems with boys. Problems with friends. But while growing pains shake up Kara's world, a series of earth-shaking events hits her hometown, leaving her with with the choice of blending in with the crowd, or being different. Being an outcast. Being super. This reimagining of Supergirl will appeal to fans of all ages and readers new and old, as the Girl of Steel flies face-first into the struggles that every teenager faces. Collects SUPERGIRL: BEING SUPER #1-4.