Picture Book Review: Stellaluna by Janelle Cannon

I'm trying to not only catch up on my picture book reading but also check off more and more books on the 1001 children's book list. When I found out that this book had been featured on Reading Rainbow I decided to give it a shot.

Stellaluna is a small bat who becomes separated from its mother after an owl attack. She finds a nest with some baby birds and joins the family. But she never quite fits in with them. 

I thought this was a cute book. The illustrations were great and looked like the illustrator had carefully studied photographs of real life bats and birds. I also like the message that you can have a lot in common with others but still be true to yourself.

3 out of 5 stars.

Children's Book Review: Animals in the Wild: The Wolf by Renne

When I saw this book on *Netgalley I just had to request to read it. In my family we love wolves and
a non-fiction picture book about wolves just called to me.

This informative picture book gives details about wolves and even mentions things like how they are portrayed as the "big bad" in fairy tales. 

The star of this picture book is definitely the drawings. A gorgeous palate and beautifully drawn wolves give a almost tranquil feel. My favorite of all the drawings was a pack of wolves with a gorgeous blue snowy background with their snouts raised high howling.  I also appreciated how at the end there were drawings of relatives to the wolf including dogs and foxes. 

I really enjoyed this and hope this turns into a series of books (foxes please!). I would gladly read the other books!

5 out of 5 stars



*I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion.