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mehsi's review
4.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
Thanks for making my wish come true on Netgalley. I spotted this book some time ago and wished for it to be there.
This was a cute book about friendship, about pets, about family. June was a fabulous little kid, though a bit too much over the top at times. Still I liked how she stayed true to herself, I have seen a lot of kids change because people act mean or stupid towards them or how they act/dress. Luckily, our MC just continues on.
But yes, you can see that she is hurting. It hurts her when April says something mean, or when her sister doesn't want to play with her.
But in the end something happens and she gets happy again, and I was happy to see her bounce back so well.
I didn't like her talking to the dog though. Sorry, it may work for others, but for me it was just cringy and I disliked it a lot. So I am taking 0.5 star away from the book for that little thing that was quite a big thing in the book.
I had quite a laugh at the fact the class had a girl named April, Mae, and June. :P
I loved grandma's idea of a wheel and fun exercises to help June discover new adventures and fun stuff to do + it was educational.
Mae was a nice girl, and I already knew from the start how the friendship between June and Mae would pan out. It was just a bit too obvious to see, then again it is a kids book so I guess it is not that weird.
April was just annoying though, I can do without the mean girl trope. Bleh.
The sister was a typical teen. At times she was nice and friendly, but other times she was just angry/mean. I liked her better when she was nice and kind towards her sister and parents.
There are also illustrations and they were pretty decent.
All in all, I definitely did enjoy this book and I would recommend it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Thanks for making my wish come true on Netgalley. I spotted this book some time ago and wished for it to be there.
This was a cute book about friendship, about pets, about family. June was a fabulous little kid, though a bit too much over the top at times. Still I liked how she stayed true to herself, I have seen a lot of kids change because people act mean or stupid towards them or how they act/dress. Luckily, our MC just continues on.
But yes, you can see that she is hurting. It hurts her when April says something mean, or when her sister doesn't want to play with her.
But in the end something happens and she gets happy again, and I was happy to see her bounce back so well.
I didn't like her talking to the dog though. Sorry, it may work for others, but for me it was just cringy and I disliked it a lot. So I am taking 0.5 star away from the book for that little thing that was quite a big thing in the book.
I had quite a laugh at the fact the class had a girl named April, Mae, and June. :P
I loved grandma's idea of a wheel and fun exercises to help June discover new adventures and fun stuff to do + it was educational.
Mae was a nice girl, and I already knew from the start how the friendship between June and Mae would pan out. It was just a bit too obvious to see, then again it is a kids book so I guess it is not that weird.
April was just annoying though, I can do without the mean girl trope. Bleh.
The sister was a typical teen. At times she was nice and friendly, but other times she was just angry/mean. I liked her better when she was nice and kind towards her sister and parents.
There are also illustrations and they were pretty decent.
All in all, I definitely did enjoy this book and I would recommend it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
lorathelibrarian's review
3.0
Cute story of friendship. Definitely written in a way that children will relate to and fall in love with June.
heisereads's review
2.0
I was confused about the main character being able to hold full on conversations with her dog. And I was so disheartened that the first stop on the wheel was for the characters to make up a "spirit animal" for the day. The cultural appropriation of that element ruined the rest of the book for me.
Some context to help you learn more if you are unfamiliar with the concern:
American Indians in Children's Literature: What is wrong with Buzzfeed's WHAT IS YOUR SPIRIT ANIMAL and Neal Shusterman's UNWIND dystology
School Library Journal: Riordan Praised for Removing "Spirit Animal" Reference from Novel
When You Don’t Get it Right (or That Time I Appropriated Spirit Animal)
AASL: "Addressing the Use of the Term 'Spirit Animal'"
Some context to help you learn more if you are unfamiliar with the concern:
American Indians in Children's Literature: What is wrong with Buzzfeed's WHAT IS YOUR SPIRIT ANIMAL and Neal Shusterman's UNWIND dystology
School Library Journal: Riordan Praised for Removing "Spirit Animal" Reference from Novel
When You Don’t Get it Right (or That Time I Appropriated Spirit Animal)
AASL: "Addressing the Use of the Term 'Spirit Animal'"
yapha's review
3.0
Cute beginning chapter book unfortunately marred by the extended and unnecessary use of "spirit animal."
asolodkin's review
4.0
Received this as a Goodreads giveaway.
This book was adorable. It kept the kids attention piqued. The chapters were short and easy to read/follow. Lots of pictures to describe the text which makes the kids extra happy. They're hit or miss with most chapter books but this one was great and they asked that I keep reading a few chapters a night until we were done.
Cute story of making new friends and elementary school dramatics.
This book was adorable. It kept the kids attention piqued. The chapters were short and easy to read/follow. Lots of pictures to describe the text which makes the kids extra happy. They're hit or miss with most chapter books but this one was great and they asked that I keep reading a few chapters a night until we were done.
Cute story of making new friends and elementary school dramatics.
voya_k's review
3.0
Pleasant little series starter about elementary school girls, their friendship, their families, and a (maybe) talking dog. Conceit of the wonder wheel is a good hook. Main character is a white kid; her new bestie is a person of color.
jmshirtz's review
5.0
This one grew on me the more I read it. It’s a very gentle introduction to not so great things like sassy older siblings, mean girls at school (who are 3 dimensional!), and making new friends. At the same time it’s very sweet and light and fluffy and I hope the girls’ plan at the end cones to fruition. :)
cweichel's review
4.0
When Mae moves into June's neighbourhood, it doesn't take long before they are best friends doing all kinds of things together. While Mae and June get along famously, there are some problems at school with Alice who is bossy and wants to befriend Mae, but exclude June.
Luckily the friends have the Wonder Wheel, given to June by her grandmother, that sets each day up to be an adventure. (I want to be this kind of grandmother)
This is a delightful tale about making friends. Ashley Spires' black and white illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to this story. I hope it becomes a series.
Luckily the friends have the Wonder Wheel, given to June by her grandmother, that sets each day up to be an adventure. (I want to be this kind of grandmother)
This is a delightful tale about making friends. Ashley Spires' black and white illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to this story. I hope it becomes a series.
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