The Bad Seed Goes to the Library is the story of Bad Seed learning the ins-and-outs of good patron behavior, how to be respectful of noise levels, other patrons, and book due dates all with that charming Bad Seed twist of never quite learning the lesson, but coming quite close. The illustrations are delightful in this emerging reader addition to the Bad Seed stories. Bad Seed’s expressions are mischievous and joyful, adding to the fun of reading this story. This beginning reader has quite a few words per page, but overall this would be a good story to read with the help of an adult. Good for more confident emerging readers, a worthwhile addition to any library collection.

Reviewed by Mary Randall, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth

In The Good Egg and the Talent Show, the Good Egg does not  feel that he is talented enough to participate in the talent show. As the show goes on, he helps each act behind the scenes, so when it’s all over, everyone declares him the star of the show! This book has wonderful illustrations and funny scenes depicted with different food types performing talent show acts. It will keep your young readers happily flipping pages. The message of kindness being an important talent to cultivate lasts for a few pages, but a message like that is always good to repeat.

This would be a good addition to any emerging readers section.

Reviewed by Mary Randall, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth