#Review and #Giveaway: The Treasure of Snake Island: A Captain No Beard Story by Carole P. Roman #Kidsbooks #caroleproman

Summary:
After a fierce battle with a storm, the crew goes in search of treasure. Alexander, that is, Captain No Beard uses a map to locate it on the ominous sounding Snake Island. Bravely they dig until they find the best treasure ever!

My review:
I admittedly adore this author and her series of books. There is always a lesson to be learned with the Captain No Beard crew. This time the crew indeed faces a mighty storm but that storm they all face is fear. Each of the crew has a fear or something they dislike and choose to head straight into it.

Along the way they find a treasure that is so delightful that I could do nothing but smile. This treasure, at least I think, is one that the author has given her grandchildren many times over. Ah, but you will have to read the book my mateys to find out what that is.

The illustrations, as I have come to expect, are bold and colorful. The expressions of each character is fun and engaging.

Do not miss out on this awesome book! 5 stars!
------------
Would you like to win a copy of this book? Just enter in the Rafflecopter below.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my open and honest opinion. The views expressed here are 100% my own and may differ from yours. 

NOTE:The giveaway begins Sept. 6, 2015  and ends Sept.  CST. It is open internationally but if the winner is outside of the US, only a Kindle copy will be given. The winner has 24 hours to respond to an email or an alternate winner will be drawn.  All entries will be verified. The winner will be chosen at random by Rafflecopter.com
~Naila Moon

Where to find the author:



Amazon Facebook a Rafflecopter giveaway

#Review: Zero the Hero by Joan Holub/ Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld #kidsbooks

Summary:
Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada. That's what all the other numbers think of Zero. He doesn't add anything in addition. He's of no use in division. And don't even ask what he does in multiplication. (Hint: Poof!) But Zero knows he's worth a lot, and when the other numbers get into trouble, he swoops in to prove that his talents are innumerable.

My review:
I admittedly hate math with a passion. So, it was with pure reluctance that I even read this book. However, I like the author and so I gave it a go. I was not disappointed.

Zero simply gets a bad rap through the entire book. No one likes him. He thinks himself a hero from the very first pages, this includes the cape and mask and is only out to prove himself. What is a hero to do. Well...nothing?

That is where the book gets to be fun! I loved that each number had a different personality and is illustrated in cartoon form. This was brilliant on the part of the illustrator and the genius of the author.

Of course math does play into this book but in a subtle way that the reader gets it but is not bogged down with it. Win! Does Zero save the day? Read the book and find out.

I give this book 5+Zero the SUPER Hero stars!

Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for my open and honest opinion. The views expressed here are 100% my own and may differ from yours. ~Naila Moon

Where to find the author:

Joan Holub is co-author of the best-selling Goddess Girls series, the Grimmtastic Girls series, and the Heroes in Training series. Her picture book Little Red Writing received three starred reviews and has been named to many Best-of lists. Her mighty cool dad inspired the creation of the picture book, Mighty Dads. 

 Twitter | Goodreads | Facebook

Kid Lit Blog Hop...Episode 65 #KidLitHop #KLBH

 

Welcome to the 65th Kid Lit Blog Hop where we continue to develop a dynamic and engaged community of children's books bloggers, authors, publishers, and publicists. So, you are always more than welcome to join us by popping in a post and hopping around to meet some of your fellow Kid Lit bloggers and authors! *** Please note that we are back to 2 Hops per month. The Hops will take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

*** Hello all my fellow literary hoppers! This time around I am featuring a "career" series from Wigu. Just the other day I reviewed one of their books which you can find HERE.  You can find two different ones, HERE  and HERE. Check them out!

Also, please come back at least Monday-Friday to my blog as I have taken up the challenge to review a different book those days through September.

Happy Reading! ~Naila Moon***

Hostesses:

Mother Daughter Book Reviews

Julie Grasso, Author/ Blogger

Cheryl Carpinello, Author / Blogger

Stacking Books

BeachBoundBooks

Music Teaching and Parenting

Pragmatic Mom

Reading Authors

The Logonauts

Spark and Pook

Happy Hopping everyone and enjoy the Hop!

<div align="center">
<a href="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/category/kid-lit-blog-hops/" title="Kid Lit Blog Hop" target="_blank"><img src="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/KLBH-Button-FINAL.jpg" alt="Kid Lit Blog Hop" style="border:none;" /></a></div>

 

Kid Lit Blog Hop Rules *Please Read*

1. Link up any Kid Lit related post in the Kid Lit Blog Hop. This can be a link to a children’s book review, a discussion about children’s literature/literacy, or a post on a recently-read children’s book or one that you love from your childhood.

* Don't link directly to your blog, it must be a specific post.*

* For Authors, we prefer you to link to your blog if you have one. Please link unique posts each time ~ no repeats please. *

* Make sure you include an image relevant to the POST (e.g., book cover), not your blog button or photo of yourself.*

* Feel free to link more than one post.*

2. Please visit AT LEAST the TWO LINKS from the Kid Lit Blog Hop directly ahead of your own and leave them some love in the form of a comment. We are trying to build a community of bloggers, readers, parents, authors, and others who are as passionate about children’s literature as we are so please CONNECT and follow any or all of the blogs that interest you! 3. If you like, grab the button above and put it somewhere on your blog, preferably the post you're linking up. If you'd prefer, you can just add a text link back to this Hop so that others can find it and check out all these great book links! 4. It would really help us get the word out about the Kid Lit Blog Hop if you would be so kind as to tweet, share, and spread the word about the Hop!

Happy Hopping!

 

KID LIT BLOG HOP

#Review: A Cat Named Mouse by Patti Tingen/Mary Erikson Washam #Kidsbooks

Summary:
A Cat Named Mouse is an amusing tale of teasing and mixed-up names. With help from his quirky new friend Cheese, Mouse overcomes his nemesis, the nasty dog next door. Acceptance and friendship win out in the end!

My Review:
This is a sweet little story about, well, a cat named Mouse! In fact, there are a few more animal characters with some odd names. That is the whole point of the book, for children to discover no matter who they are, or what their name might be, they are still special and have some to offer.

Even though this book is 32 pages long, it is mostly a picture book. I would have actually have liked to have seen some more story line. I thought this would be a great opportunity to address the issue of bullying and maybe what the "friends" did after they finally go over themselves. Is that in a second book perhaps? I did feel it ended abruptly.

The illustrations were very cute, large, and colorful. I enjoyed them and thought they were great for the book as a whole.

I look forward to some more children's books from this author. This was her first in this genre.
I cannot give the book 5 stars for the reason I think above but it still is a good enough book to receive the 4 stars I am giving it!

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for my open and honest opinion. The views expressed here are 100% my own and may differ from yours. ~Naila Moon

Where to find the author:

Amazon

Facebook

#Review: When I Grow Up I Want To Be...in the U.S. Army!: Jake Learns about the U.S. Army #Kidsbooks

Summary:

When Jake’s teacher assigns a “career” project, Jake decides he wants to be a soldier in the United States Army. Jake and his father visit an Army surplus store to find items he can use to present his project. As they search the store, each item makes the history and proud spirit of the U.S. Army come to life for Jake and readers alike. Through Jake’s discoveries, readers are introduced to the history of the U.S. Army, what soldiers’ duties include, and the equipment they use.

 My Review:

I am happy to have received the opportunity to review another book from Wigu. Two of my brothers have been in the Army, one is currently serving. I have had other family members that served in the Army as well. It is with great pride that they have and I am glad that Wigu is show casing this branch as they have with the other branches.

I liked the fact that Jake was taken to a Army Surplus store to learn about the different insignia, uniforms, and jobs. It was nice for me to learn terminology because I do not always have a clue when my brother uses certain terms.  The author included a glossary in the back which is also very helpful.

I would have liked to have seen some Army base photos but maybe for security reasons, that was not possible. Still, the real life photos that were presented in the book was a nice juxtapose to the cartoon characters. I really do not like the drawings for the most part but as I have said before, I can overlook that aspect since this is a children's book.

There was a little history interspersed among the pages and even the "Soldier's Creed" was in the front of the book.  I enjoyed seeing that information, it is what makes the U.S. Army great! The overall theme of the book is that it takes thousand of men and women to protect our country. They are brave, as are all military personnel, they keep us safe, and we should be grateful for their service.

I recommend for 8+

5 Stars!

----------

Side note: Wigu worked directly with the U.S. Army and retired Army soldiers to give correct information for this book.They noted the "Wounded Warriors Project" and I ask you to support their effort if you can do so.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my open and honest opinion. The views expressed here are 100% my own and may differ with yours. ~Naila Moon

Where to find the author:

Facebook
Amazon
Goodreads

Another Month, Another Challenge

Beginning tomorrow, September 1, I will be doing another blog challenge. This time we are to make a commitment to blog at least 5 days a week in a row. I will be doing Monday-Friday.

I again will be doing book reviews with the majority of them being children's books.  I ask you to come back every day, root me on, and discover some great books.I always appreciate your comments and look forward to seeing some old and new faces.
~Naila Moon

#Review: Pokergeist by Michael Phillip Cash #MichaelPhillipCash, #AdultBook, #Paranormal

Summary:
Sometimes life, as well as death, is about Second Chances. Luckless Telly Martin does not have a clue. An awful gambler trying to scrape by as a professional poker player, he Becomes the protégé of world famous poker champion Clutch Henderson. The only catch ... Clutch is a ghost. Telly and Clutch must navigate the seedy underbelly of Las Vegas gambling learning to trust eachother in order to win the elusive International Series of Poker, repair shattered Their personal relationships and find redemption in this life and the Hereafter.

My Review:
When I started reading this new book by Michael Phillip Cash, I was not going to be what I Certain thrilled with it. However, de author did not disappoint. 

This time he had two main characters. His first, Clutch, Is One That was gritty, unruly, and just plain rude. He is a professional poker player and lives in the seedier part of Las Vegas. When he and this subsequently Becomes A Ghost (this is Noted in the summary), he Becomes a destructive force in death as he what in life.

On the otherhand, pardon the pun, there is Telly. He is a hapless but extremely kind, down on his luck, man. Who's real passion is not poker but the love of his life 

I seriously loved Telly. I wanted him to be the big winner everytime but in the same sense I appreciated his honesty. More importantly, I appreciated That he loved his fiance and wanted nothing than to make her happy even if He Was not happy himself.
At the sametime, I loathed Clutch, but I found it interesting, indeed He has a soft side too but of course I can not reveal that.

It is through the meshing of the two did professional poker playing and Las Vegas Life is interesting. 

I enjoyed the factthat Michael Phillip Cash Brought back a couple of old favorite minor characters in this book. As this is now his eleventh book it makes it fun Because now They are almost treasure hunt to find material in each of his books.

I also enjoyed getting a peek into the not-so-nice part of Vegas did maybe people who visit there are not aware of or maybe just pretend it is not there. In any case, all of this is why many flock to Las Vegas. Poker is big business No Doubt!

Michael Phillip Cash has managed once again to make a winner of a book. 5 chips for this book!


Disclosure: I purchase a copy of this book for my own collections. The views here are 100% Expressed my own and may differentiate from yours. ~ Naila Moon

Where to find the author:

Michael Phillip Cash is an award-winning screenwriter and novelist. He's written books Including the ten best-selling Brood X, Stillwell, The Flip, The After House, The Hanging Tree, Witches Protection Program, Poker Ghost and Battle for Darracia series.

Michael Resides on the North Shore of Long Iceland with his wife and children.

Connect with Michael on:
Facebook: facebook.com/michaelphillipcash 
Twitter: twitter.com/michaelpcash 
Web: www.michaelphillipcash.com