bigkidbookworm's reviews
139 reviews

In the City by Chris Raschka

lighthearted reflective relaxing

2.5

Loved the artwork, but the rhyme scheme and overall message left a bit to be desired. 

Looking for Smile by Ellen Tarlow

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

One of my favorites I’ve read so far this year! Everyone has days when they wake up and just can’t find their Smile. This story, with lively and comforting illustrations, is a perfect balm for those days! 

For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World by Michael W. Waters

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad medium-paced

4.5

A perfect primer for a tough, but necessary conversation. 

Mootilda's Bad Mood by Corey Rosen Schwartz, Kirsti Call

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

The perfect read aloud for a grumpy bad moooood day! 

If Dominican Were a Color by Sili Recio

hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

A beautiful message with the perfect illustrations to match!

The Day Saida Arrived by Susana Gómez Redondo

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

A beautiful and tender book about reaching across the borders that divide us and introducing a friend to our version of home and “hello”  

Knight Owl and Early Bird by Christopher Denise

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Adorable!! 

Dragonfly by Aimée M. Bissonette

informative reflective relaxing fast-paced

3.0

I learned so much about dragonflies from this book and the illustrations are beautiful 

Normal People by Sally Rooney

challenging dark emotional reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

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

3.75

Becoming Little Shell: Returning Home to the Landless Indians of Montana by Chris LaTray

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Am I slightly biased when I say that Chris La Tray’s story is one that everyone should read? Maybe. But when you’re lucky enough to know someone like Chris, you can’t help but want to share that luck with the world. I learned so much from his memoir: history, language, good hiking spots around Missoula, and a deeper understanding of my friend. Please allow me to introduce you to him.