Showing posts with label Ben Jackson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ben Jackson. Show all posts

Friday, May 8, 2026

Max and the Mighty Hurricane by Chrissy Hobbs and Ben Jackson #review #childrensbooks #weather #courage

 


About the book:

A hurricane is barreling toward Max’s coastal home. Max is scared. What will happen to his family and friends and home as this monster storm roars in?


My review:

This well written book follows along with Max who lives near the ocean front but experiences at times weather that effects his family life. This book written in 3rd person illustrates how children process little and big things that are important to them. In Max's case it is a hurricane and what will happen to his things.

The adults are seen as helping through the children in the book by giving them suggestions but also allowing them to be their own heroes. The kids themselves talk with each other and have their own peer support.

Overall, the book is meant to help children navigate changes in their lives and to process those things they are unsure of. Excellent concept!

The books illustrations must be mentioned because they are bold and colorful. The characters facial expressions lend a hand to the overall feel of the book.

5 stars

Disclosure: I received a copy from the marketing team. The views expressed here are 100% my own opinions and may differ from yours. ~Michelle, Reading Authors

Where to find the author

 Amazon

Indie Publishers

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Review: Don't Fart In the Pool by Ben Jackson & Sam Lawrence #picturebook #NationalPictureBookMonth


About the book:
A small mistake could potentially haunt your for years to come, and one little 'slip' could be what haunts Stan for the rest of his life.

My review:
It seems that I should have reviewed this on taco Tuesday because that is where all the trouble began in this book. I mean, who doesn't like taco Tuesday? That is unless it is Wednesday and you have now done what Stan, the main character,has done! The title of the book gives a huge hint.

Being a former teacher, farts in the classroom or inevitable and kids tend to giggle (and sometimes teachers too). Usually, it "passes" and life goes on but as I read about Stan, I felt sorry for this kid. I mean there is no giggle here. We all get embarrassed of course, but poor Stan...well, he has to live with it forever!

Such a cute book to illustrate something that happens and the embarrassment that can follow. 

The illustrations were minimum for what is meant to be a picture book and not a wow factor at all. However, for young readers the sentences are complex and of course, quite funny. The story itself gets a high five.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author. The views here are 100% my own and may differ from yours. ~Michelle, Reading Authors Network

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