Joe Berger (1)

Loaded with silly illustrations, difficult moments, and hilarious outcomes, this is a book which fans of series like Wimpy Kid are sure to enjoy.

Sam does have a tendency to shoot out lies. Constantly. This has never been a problem for him, but when his mother has had enough, she unfortunately has the greatest tool in the world to make him think twice about his far fetched tales—the showing of the best movie showing ever, Cry Wolfe. He and his best friend have been waiting to see it for show more months, and now, it's only three weeks away. But if he wants to see it, he'll have to keep those lies at bay. All of them. Not only is this a challenge for him, but the truth has other unexpected results.

Humor reigns as Sam attempts what he assumed was impossible—to always tell the truth. It's not that he loves to lie...which makes him sympathetic...rather, situations push him to panic and out comes a tale which saves him. A tale which is never true, and the ones he recites are funny. It was a predicament easy to relate to because most kids would rather squiggle out of trouble if they could.

While every page packs quirky, goofy and simply funny moments, there is a lovely message built in too. Lying is more a part of daily life than anyone wants to admit, and the truth can be much more powerful and saving than any lie ever could be. This message is loud and clear as Sam squirms through the most wonderful predicaments...and each one is not out of the realm of reality. Every situation is one (more or less) that can take place or even does. The story hits home and guarantees giggles galore. Not only for kids.

I received a complimentary copy and found it so fun that I wanted to leave my honest thoughts. show less

Bridget really wants a pet unicorn and she thinks she is getting one when a big box shows up on the doorstep. The box is just a coo coo clock, but she does happen to find a surprise pet inside. Sometimes you just have to settle for what you get, but Bridget makes the most out of her new tiny ladybug friend and they have many adventures together.

Breathless, energetic, a bit zany, and quite fun. A great one to pair with Mo Willems's Knuffle Bunny.

This book is about a young girl that wants a unicorn as a pet because it would be the most perfect pet. When she receives a package and opens the bigger box she finds a smaller box. Although she is unable to figure out how to open the smaller box she receives help from her dad to get it open. There is an unexpected surprise inside. I think this was a cute book on pets. I enjoyed the illustrations and the format of the writing.