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Suzy, the dressmaker by Kira Parris Moore

Book: Suzy, the dressmaker

Author: Kira Parris Moore

Illustrated By: Federica Fabbian

Rating: 4.5/5

Suzy, the dressmaker is a children’s book for kids of age 4-10 years written by the author Kira Parris Moore. This is the story of Suzy who is a dressmaker. Suzy is good at designing dresses. But she has to struggle with anxiety.

Due to this anxiety, she worries too much. She couldn’t sleep at night and she kept on thinking about things that can’t turn right. But Suzy decided to overcome it. Read the story of Suzy and learn how she overcame anxiety.

This is a well written book with bright and colorful illustrations. Federica Fabbian as an illustrator has done wonderful job.

After reading this book I realized that many times, I suffer from anxiety too. I worry too much for things that doesn’t matter much. This book will help readers to learn how to manage anxiety. Positive imagery exercise was really helpful.

The cover page of the book is nice. The title is simple and apt. This story book teaches kids how to cope up with anxiety. I recommend this book to kids. They will love the story.

About the Author:

Kira Parris-Moore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist residing in Durham, NC. She is a wife and mother of two young boys, ages 8 and 4. Her passion is mental health and helping children who have developmental and behavioral health challenges, which she has done over a 15 year career. She hopes that with her knowledge of mental health and gift of writing, that she can have a positive impact on families struggling with these challenges.

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Lalibella the Ladybug: Paints her World by Kia Janeen Smith

Book: Lalibella the Ladybug: Paints her World

Author: Kia Janeen Smith

Illustrated By: Dodot Asmoro

Rating: 5/5

This is the fantasy story of a little ladybug Lalibella. She was the wish of her parents that was granted by the Great Lady Dragonfly Kibra.

When Kibra handed Lalibella to Mr and Mrs Rose(couple who lived in village beneath Mystical Mountain), she informed them that they will see Lalibella’s true colors in due time. Lalibella was a special and unique ladybug with a purple shell. Read this amazing story to know yourself why Lalibella shell color was different and what does it mean.

Dodot Asmoro as an illustrator has done a wonderful job. I loved the Illustrations. The plot of the story is unique and intriguing. The language of the book is simple so kids can understand it easily. This is a perfect story book that should be there in children’s bookshelf. Must read!!

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Forever Eve by JB Lexington

Book: Forever Eve

Author: JB Lexington

Format: Kindle

Rating: 4.5/5

Forever Eve by the author JB Lexington is a romance novel. The main character of the story is Izabel. Her dreams for marriage are quite similar to dreams of any other girl. She married her boyfriend Bo but her marriage didn’t turned out to be a happy one. The therapy sessions helped her a lot. Read the story to know how Izabel deal with her bad marriage. 

Izabel’s character is my favorite. Her friend Natalie Spencer’s character is also amazing. Their true friendship reminded me of my best friend. The story is intriguing and I couldn’t put this book down without finishing it. A bad marriage is definitely much stressful.

It was a short and quick read. I enjoyed reading it but some sections when Izabel was being abused were heart breaking for me. This is a great debut work by the author and I recommend this to my fellow readers.

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The Light Within You by Gemma Smith

Book: The Light Within You

Author: Gemma Smith

Format: Kindle

Rating: 4.5/5

The Light Within You by the author Gemma Smith is a self help book that will motivate the readers so they can be the best version of themselves.

According to this book, it tells us that we have a light inside us. This light can transform our life if we use it properly. Book is a collection of different chapters that will motivate us to work to get whatever we deserve. This book tells us that we shouldn’t worry about things like failure, stucking somewhere as all these make us to learn something so we can reach our destiny.

I really loved this quote by the author:-Each of us has a story to tell and the world deserves to hear it. Become the author of your own life.

We should gain clarity on what we want. It is not that difficult. Various quotes in the book are so inspiring. I will act upon below line for sure: You may have created your own limitations but now it is about time you created your own possibilities.

The book is inspiring and well written. I recommend this to all those who like to grow and achieve their goals in life.

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Book Review: Afros, Braids, & Curls: ABCs for Curly Girls

Book: Afros, Braids, & Curls: ABCs for Curly Girls

Author: Daniela J. Lopez

Illustrated By: Christen A. Whyte

Format: Ebook

My Rating: 4.5/5

Recently, I read this book and got to know about the ABCs of hair. I was so astonished to read it. I have never thought that related to our hair, entire A-Z can be defined. I learnt ABCs of hair from this children’s book. 

This is the first book written by the author and I would say that the content of this book is unique. I suggest girls to go ahead with this book and they will enjoy it. 

This book is basically based on the hair styles of black girls that have curly hair, kinks, braids, afros, etc. I agree when author say: U is for Unique as no two heads are quite the same. This is a unique book. It was a quick read for me and I was enthralled to read it. 

Pick this book and check out different hair styles and textures that author has in store for us. Looking forward to read more work from the author.

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Book Review: It’s In You: A book for big dreamers

Book: It’s in You

Author: Sharifa Anozie

Illustrated By: Claudio Espinosa

Format: Kindle

Rating: 5/5

I love to read books based on dreams as they motivate me. It’s in You is a book for dreamers. It is a fantasy story. 

The main characters of the story is a helpful girl Ella and a caterpillar Patch. One day Ella asked Patch what did he want to be when he grow up? To this, Patch replied that he want to fly so high that he can touch the sky. Ella started thinking of all possible ways to help Patch whereas others doubted him. 

I learnt a message from this book to be with those who help us to achieve our dreams. If someone doubt us, then let them do. I really liked Ella’s character as there are very few people who actually help us. 

This story is written and narrated well. Illustrator Claudio Espinosa has done a fantastic job with eye catchy illustrations. This book stands out overall and doesn’t deserve less than five stars. This is one of the best children’s book that I have read till now.

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Awaken The Three by D.L. Jennings

Book: Awaken The Three

Author: D.L. Jennings

Format: Kindle

Pages: 546

Rating: 4.5/5

Awaken The Three is an epic story and it is the sequel of ‘Gift of the Shaper’. It is Book 2 in the HIGHGLADE Series.

The story features Aldis Tennech of Khala Val’ur. Aldis Tennech was once the general of all the armies of Gal’dorok. He is the “Dagger of Derenar and the Caller of Gwarái”. He is a man that always has a plan. He finds himself in exile. His hope of reclaiming glory is in the hands of self-proclaimed emperor and unearthly powers.

It is a story of war, chaos, drama, suspense, thrill, etc. The twists and turns in the story makes it more interesting. The glossary given at the end of the book was really helpful. The story however felt a little stretched. The map given at the beginning will give you the idea of the places that are there in the story.

I recommend fantasy lovers to pick this pick. It will amaze you undoubtedly.

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I Will Be Here by author Darryl Farley

I Will Be Here written by the author Darryl Farley is a children’s book for little kids as well as teenagers. This book is written by a black father for his son and to motivate other black fathers.

As we read the story, we observe black fathers play major role in their children’s life which is similar to the role played by other fathers, so it is important for them to be in the home.

A father is always there to witness his child’s milestone, to help them stand tall when they fall. While reading the book, I got emotional as it reminded of all the things that my father has done for me.

A father always teaches his children to be the best version of themselves. The narration is so clear and smooth. The language of the book is simple so kids can understand it easily. This book is written beautifully and kids should add it to their book shelf.

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Lillian’s Cowboy by Christine Clinton

Book: Lillian’s Cowboy

Author: Christine Clinton

Format: Kindle

Rating: 4.5/5

Lillian’s Cowboy by the author Christine Clinton is a love story. It is the first book in the Guthrie Sister Series. The protagonist of the story is an orphan Lillian who left her orphanage The story st May 1895.

The story starts with Lillian Rogers leaving the orphanage in Guthrie, Oklahoma because she has reached the legal age of eighteen. So, she had to be on her own now into the real world. When she saw the oak tree, it reminded her of her childhood. Annabel, Rebekah and Lillian made the pact twelve years ago by standing under the oak tree to be sisters forever and to remain together. But now, Lillian was moving from the orphanage without her sisters. Lillian got a job at one of the sisters orphanages in New York.

 Another main character is Clint. He is the same man that lent handkerchief to Lillian when she was crying at the station. When Client went to Sheriff’s office, he saw the missing person poster and suddenly recognized the girl he saw weeks earlier. Lillian met Clint Davis when he was to pick the housekeeper who applied for the job. Lillian found that she has applied for the job at Clint’s place. What gonna happen further in the story? Will they fell in love?

Grab a copy of this book and read this interesting story. The narration was so smooth, it felt like I was watching a movie. This was a short read and I was able to finish it in a single sitting. I definitely recommend this to those who love to read love stories.

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I Miss My Best Friend by Penelope Lagos

Book: I Miss My Best Friend

Author: Penelope Lagos

Illustrated By: Sophie Moracchini

Format: Kindle

Rating: 5/5

I Miss My Best Friend by the author Penelope Lagos is a children’s book.

 This is a story of two twins Louie and Penni who always wished to have a dog. Their parents promised them to get it when they will grow up a little. So, when the twins became six, their parents took them to the animal shelter where they liked one puppy and named him Cassius.

Soon Cassius became part of the family and the best friend for twins. When Cassius got ten years older, he started getting sick and soon the kids had to bid him goodbye forever. Read the story to know how Penny and Louie dealt with the loss of their pet.

Tips to cope with pet loss given at the end of the book are wonderful. Sophie Moracchini as an illustrator has done a wonderful job. I recommend this book to those who has a pet or who had lost one. Well written book!

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