No More Diapers for Ducky By: Bernette Ford Illustrated by: Sam Williams

About the book: Follow ducky as he learns how to use the potty from him good friend piggy.

What kids love: I used this book when my son was learning how to use the potty. It has simple text, colorful pictures and is easy to understand.

What parents like: The book really gets kids motivated to use the potty. It is a short and simple book that really helps kids to understand about using the potty.

Rate: A must have for potty training!

We Are in a Book By: Mo Willems

About the book: Gerald and Piggy are so excited to be in a book, but once Gerald realizes the book is going to end they must come up with a plan fast.

What kids love: This book is so much fun and so funny. My son loves that he gets to be part of this book and laughs so much when we read this book.

What parents love: This book gets are kids wanting to read and to continue to want to read more and more. Also as most Mo Willems books they are so funny and so much fun to read.

Overall: A must, must have! It is a cheap book to buy that gets everyone laughing and having fun, while instilling the fun of reading to our kids.

A Visitor for Bear By: Bonny Becker Illustrated by: Kady McDonald Denton

About the book: Follow a grumpy bear who does not want anyone to visit his home and the mouse who just wont take no for an answer.

What kids love: This book will get your kids laughing as mouse continues to find a way into bear's house. The story is a lot of fun for them. My son has me read this book over and over to him and each time he laughs a little bit more than the time before.

What parents love: It is a fun and funny story to read and who doesn't love to hear their child/children laugh. This story also teaches us that we should treat everyone kindly because you just never know when you may find a friend.

Rate: A must, must have :)

Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You By: Nancy Tillman

My favorite book. I just bought this book for my son and I will never get tired of reading it! The message of love is on every page. A wonderful story that tells our children that we will always love them and be with them along with encouraging them to be and do what they want. It doesn't matter if they climb a mountain or swim in the ocean because the love we have for our children will always find them.

What kids love: It is a sweet reassuring story with fun pictures.

What parents love: Everything

Rate: A must, must, must have! This is a wonderful story to read to your child everyday!

Bottom line: Go out and buy it today! You wont regret it, but you will thank me!

Giraffes Can't Dance By: Giles Andreae Illustraed by: Guy-Parker Rees

Follow Gerald as he learns not only how to dance, but to love himself just the way he is.

What kids love: It is a fun story with great pictures. This book is written so well that they want to hear it over and over again and dance along with Gerald.

What parents love: An easy book to read, it feels more like I am singing a song than reading a book. This book offers colorful pictures. Most of all it teaches our children to love themselves just the way they are because we all have something special to offer no matter how different we are from others. A great book to aid in self esteem issues.

Rate: Must, Must have

Bottom Line: This book is easy to read with fun and entertaining text. It also offers colorful pictures and a very important life lesson. What is not to love about this book?!

Rattletrap Car By: Phyllis Root Illustrated by: Jill Barton

Come along for a ride with a father and his children as they head to the lake in a car that seems to fall apart at every turn along the way.

What kids love: The fun rhyming words and the fun imaginative play.

What parents love: It's a fun different kind of story that uses a lot of fun words.

Rate: Borrow from the library unless your kid loves it. My son is not a big fan of this book.

Bottom line: While there are some fun parts to this story most of it is not that entertaining and the pictures are just okay.

Sorry I have not been blogging, the holiday season has not allowed much time. I also hope to redo my blog...Keep checking in for more book reviews as I plan to spend more time blogging after the holidays! I hope everyone has a very blessed and safe holiday season!