A review by hannahleelovestoread
My Kidventors: The Amazing Animal Translator by Kathryn Vatt

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Author Kathryn Vatt knocked it out of the park with her book My Kidventors: The Amazing Animal Translator. In this adorable work of children’s literature, dynamic sibling duo Johnny and Ellie are bright, curious, and deeply compassionate about animals. However, they often find themselves frustrated at their inability to communicate directly with their animal friends. Using a creative combination of materials, they invent a revolutionary device which changes everything for their home community of Sparkville — and earns them the moniker “the Kidventors.” 

Even aside from the obvious animal friends element, this story has everything I adored in books as a young child:  adventures with siblings, family memories, creative pursuits, and helping others. These are important values to instill in the younger generations, and I believe Vatt does so successfully here without lecturing. This adorable and irresistibly charming children’s book is by far the most heartwarming thing I’ve read in quite some time.