Anna G.

A classic picture book that explores big emotions—anger, imagination, and the pull of home—through a symbolic narrative. Maurice Sendak’s iconic illustrations expand and contract with Max’s emotional journey, and the wild things themselves are memorable in their mix of menace and warmth. That said, the book’s moody tone and abstract storytelling don’t resonate equally with all children, and some may find the imagery unsettling or the resolution too quiet and subtle. Overall, it’s an artistically significant and thoughtful book that works best with adult guidance and discussion, even if it isn’t a universal favorite.

A sweet poetic book about a mouse who leaves his house because he believes it's too small. He ventures out and and is invited to try the homes of many other woodland animals, but finds that none of them are quite right for a mouse. In the end, he realizes that what he had in the beginning was perfect from the start.

A great read-aloud series for 4-7 year olds, and a perfect independent read for 3rd grade reading levels. My children loved this series and would read it again. We love Cynthia Rylant!

A wonderful series for early readers.

My 5 year old loved this book to pieces and even made a song out of the poetic story. She didn't want to return it to the library when it was time. A sweet book about a fledgling being inspired and encouraged to fly by its family members.

A sweet book about a mother's love. It's a story for any child who confronts a difficult situation, and for the child within each of us who sometimes needs reassurance. Leaves you with a warm, wonderful feeling.

Mole and the Baby Bird is a gentle, quietly emotional picture book about care, responsibility, and learning when to let go. Mole’s instinct to help a fallen baby bird is tender and relatable, and the story does a good job showing how love can sometimes mean accepting uncomfortable truths rather than fixing everything.

The illustrations are soft and expressive, and the pacing allows young readers to sit with Mole’s feelings of concern, hope, and eventual understanding. The emotional arc is thoughtful without being heavy-handed, making it accessible for children while still offering something meaningful for adults reading aloud.

Overall, this is a sweet, contemplative book with a valuable lesson about compassion and boundaries. A solid choice, especially for shared reading and gentle discussion, even if it doesn’t quite rise to a standout favorite.

Our family enjoyed reading this book. The characters were sweet and the story was comedic. Great for children aged 3–8.

A really cute series about two friends, Cork & Fuzz who go on adventures together. Reminds my daughter a lot of Frog & Toad. We are currently reading all of the Cork & Fuzz books from our local library.

A great series for kids. My children 4–7 loved having this read to them.

Our favorite bedtime book. Perfect for young toddlers.

An adorable read for ages 2–5. This has been a family favorite through 4 kids so far. We own all of the books.

A sweet read for introducing toddlers to farm animals.

This book is not for young children. It had attitudes, crude language, and themes in it that I don't find appropriate for elementary-aged children. I reworded a lot of it on the fly in order to remove vulgarities. There were some subtle sexual undertones towards the end regarding body image, comments made about the wife's body, and weird innuendos. It felt gross to read it in my head; I couldn't imagine reading that to a child.

It was also disappointingly unfunny.