
A bilingual picture book about an ‘ugly’ cat looking for some milk and magdalendas with no luck…until he finds a creative friend…

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A bilingual picture book about an ‘ugly’ cat looking for some milk and magdalendas with no luck…until he finds a creative friend…

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By day he naps in the sun. By night he trains.
With flying paws, daring jumps, and more confidence than sense, Jean-Luc brings heroic energy wherever he goes – whether anyone is ready for it or not.
Kung-Fu Whiskers is a playful early reader adventure filled with action, humor, and heart, perfect for children ages 4-7 who love animal stories, big imaginations, and laugh-out-loud fun.

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A playful, beautifully illustrated picture book imagining how the world’s most extraordinary animal – the platypus- came to be.
Long ago, when the world was new, a cat, a fish, a duck and a frog each wished for the gifts the others had. Instead of letting jealousy get the better of them, they came together and set off to the Spark of Life, the place where every living thing began.
What they found changed everything. From its shining bill to its webbed feet, a brand-new animal emerged – one that was a little bit of everyone, and entirely itself.
How the Platypus Became is a fantastical picture book for children aged 4-8 about curiosity, friendship and finding your place in the world. Perfect for families, classrooms and anyone who has ever wondered how the platypus might have come to be.
For anyone who loves animal stories, imaginative adventures, or the magic of being yourself.

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In Lou Lou’s Pet Dragon Goes to School, we meet Lou Lou—an unusual girl with a most unusual pet. On her first day at a new school, Lou Lou tries to convince her classmates and teacher that her favourite pet is a real dragon—a difficult task indeed. Filled with humour and surprises, it’s a story children will want to read again and again.

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You’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but the cover was so dang cute that I knew the story inside would be just as adorable. And guess what? I was right!
It’s Lou Lou’s first day at a new school, and the little girl enters the classroom to find her teacher, Ms. Quigleybottom, holding a black-and-white cat. All the kids loved watching Penelope the cat reach for the toy fish on a string. I can understand why; the illustration was very cute. Plus, cats are pretty awesome. Lou Lou mentioned Ms. Quigleybottom talked at length about how great her cat was, and that is no surprise; pet owners love talking about their pets. Me included!
When the teacher asked the kids to share what pet they had, we had a variety of common and (possibly) not-so-common responses, but none were so unthinkable as Lou Lou’s. She proudly announced she had a pet dragon. Dragons are make-believe, right?! The class laughed at her absurd response, but Lou Lou would be the one getting the last laugh. Bring your pet to school day turned into chaos, and I loved every moment of it. The artwork was stupendous! You can practically hear the class erupt in a flurry of screams and the pounding of shoes as they took off running. Even Penelope was zooming away with a panicked look on their face. I found the dragon’s outfit adorable, and I loved the confused look on its face, obviously wondering what’s up with these people. And the ending to the hilarious scene was perfection. Lou Lou asks her pet dragon if she should bring another pet tomorrow. The small glimpse of it made me smile. I can sense a similar reaction happening if she follows through on her idea. (No spoilers. Read the story!)
Lou Lou’s Pet Dragon Goes to School is perfect for kids ages 3 to 9. It has humor…lots of humor. The illustrations were the best I’ve seen in a long time, definitely in the top five overall. Kids will be begging you to read it and then immediately asking you to read it again. It’s really that good and deserves more than five stars!
Heart Rating System:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest)
Score: ❤❤❤❤❤++
Meet the Author

Brenden has worked in the field of education for over a decade, and he is more convinced than ever of the importance of telling stories to shape hearts and minds. Brenden is currently the Head of School at Westminster Classical Christian Academy in Toronto. He has a doctorate in theology from Wycliffe College, the University of Toronto, specializing in medieval and Reformation thought and theodicy.
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Dong Hoon began his career as a mechanical engineer but left this behind to become an artist. With over twenty years of experience, Dong Hoon has established himself as an unusually talented illustrator with a unique ability to add humour to his artistic creations.

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This beautifully illustrated book with easy-to-read whimsical rhyme reaches out to children, or anyone of any age, to show them how to make their dreams come true. Whether they want to be an astronaut, a dragon tamer, build robots or ride in a hot air balloon, anything is possible if you believe in you!
No matter who you are or where you live, everyone has the same thing in common…dreams, dreams that may seem impossible. “What Would You Do?” shows that they are possible as long as you’re willing to believe in yourself. Our fears hold us back but one thing is true, our happiness lies just outside our comfort zone. So keep dreaming, believe in you and make those dreams come true!
So many things
in the world to try.
If you’re afraid
they may pass you by.
The pages of this book
will show you the way
to overcome your fears
so start reading today!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reedsy Discovery. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
Neophobia (fear of new things) can limit us from embracing new experiences and adventures. Yet, when we conquer our fears, the world becomes our playground. In this captivating children’s picture book, beautifully brought to life with vibrant illustrations, readers are prompted to ponder, “What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?” Imagine the possibilities. Where would you venture? What would you accomplish?
The children in this adventurous tale, spoken in rhyme, demonstrate incredible bravery as they climb the highest mountain and travel across the blue seas. They explore outer space, become robotic, and go toe-to-toe with a massive multi-colored dragon. We watch as a stylishly dressed Luchadores (Spanish for wrestler) gets the upper hand against their crocodile opponent. Great wrestling attire, especially the máscaras (Spanish for masks)! So pretty! Superhero kiddos make an appearance, too, while another child couldn’t resist monkeying around. I laughed at the kitten peeking out the shuttle door as a block of cheese and a kid astronaut floated close to the moon. The feline’s expression screamed, no amount of cheese in this galaxy will get me to step a paw outside this shuttle.
There’s so much more to explore in What Would You Do?, transforming the impossible into possible. Kids will love and laugh at the silly illustrations, such as the lion who loves to sing or the zebra who’s not thrilled to give out rides. They’ll cheer for the brave knight who rode to face the dragon in a wheelchair instead of a mighty stead. Readers will say, aw, as the boy reads his new pet dragon a bedtime story. No matter where the journey takes these kids, the writer’s mission is to encourage kids to believe in themselves and not allow fear to hold them back. So, take the author’s advice and repeat these four powerful words, “I believe in me,” and then go out and slay dragons!
While Amazon’s target audience for this book is 3-8-year-olds, the charming illustrations and diverse characters will captivate readers of all ages.
Heart Rating System:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest)
Score: ❤❤❤❤❤
Meet the Author

CK Willie lives in sunny Arizona and originally wanted to be a writer, though not necessarily a poet. However, her writing naturally rhymed, leading her to embrace poetry. She found delight in expressing feelings of doubt, insecurity and self-belief in playful and relatable ways for children. As a mother of four, a grandmother of nine and a great grandmother of two, she feels the greatest gift we can give children is confidence, believing in who they are and what they can do. The world is waiting for them! When she’s not writing, she is on the court playing pickleball and is learning to play Mahjongg.
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