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Book Review: All the Ice Cream in the Land by Emmy Kastner

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All the Ice Cream in the Land  by Emmy Kastner  is about a princess, the kingdom she lives in, and her loyal subjects. Full of twists and turns, children will surely delight in this story about ice cream. When I saw the title and cover art of this kid's book, it made me instantly think of my childhood and how I would've loved a book like this one. A huge shout out and thank you to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for approving my request to read this book. I received a copy for free in exchange for my honest review. The storyline is very easy to follow, making it especially suitable for toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers, particularly children between the ages of two and six. Its straightforward narrative and clear structure make it an excellent choice for read-aloud sessions at home, bedtime stories, or classroom story time. While there is limited character development, which is typical for a picture book format, the princess is still an intere...

Book Review: Time of the Witch by Mary Downing Hahn

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When I was a kid, I used to dread reading chapter books because I often found them boring and hard to get into. That all changed during the summer between 5th and 6th grade when I discovered two series that completely transformed me into an avid reader: Sweet Valley Twins by Francine Pascal and The Baby-Sitters Club by Ann M. Martin. These books sparked a love of reading that stayed with me for years. Unfortunately, my middle school library didn’t have these series in stock, so I began exploring the shelves, hoping to find something else that would capture my interest. That’s when I stumbled across The Time of the Witch by Mary Downing Hahn . The synopsis immediately caught my attention, and I decided to give it a try. I instantly fell in love with the story. It was this book that ignited my fascination with paranormal fiction:  witches, vampires, demons, and other supernatural mysteries became my new favorite subjects. My enthusiasm for The Time of the Witch led me...