My kids basically read the entire public library this summer and they have a lot of feels about it that I thought you might enjoy. I made these video reviews starring my eight year old because her recaps are so cute they basically begged to be recorded. And then edited a tad to cut out some of the umms and uhhhs and staring blankly at the camera bits. And given a snazzy postorized effect because anything starring my daughter should probably more colorful than seems necessary.
BB fell in love with the world of graphic novels this summer so it is not very surprising that her two favorites are both from that section.
Pigling is a graphic novel Cinderella story by Dan Jolley and Anne Timmons but it definitely stands on its own as a unique tale.
Pear Blossom, a young Korean girl, leads a happy life … until her mother dies and her father remarries. Her new wicked stepmother and stepsister make Pear Blossom the victim of their cruelty. But … one day, the girl meets a handsome magistrate. Will Pear Blossom’s luck change for the better? Or is she destined to suffer at her stepfamily’s hands forever?
This was just one of the incredible graphic novelized renditions of a classic tale that we found and devoured this summer. You can read my thoughts on a few more here.
Here are all of my daughter’s thoughts about Pigling:
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic by Katie Cook and Andy Price stars those ponies that you are probably already a little familiar with. Just in case you are not well versed in all things My Little Pony though…
Welcome to Ponyville, home of Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and all your other favorite Ponies! Something’s not right in the town though, as some of the inhabitants are acting very, very strange! It’s up to the Mane Six to find the source of the weirdness before it’s too late!
And if your darling enjoys this one, don’t worry as there are many more books that follow it.
Here’s what my eight year old has to say about this one:
What books are your kids reading right now?
What book should my daughter read next?
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2 responses to “The Best Books My Eight Year Old Read This Summer | Video Review”
These are so cute! I am going to have to show Christopher to see if he wants to do some. Haha. He’s reading Dog Man 3 right now, and it’s like pulling teeth. He loved the first 2, but he’s gotten so lazy about reading that I am basically having to force him to finish a chapter a night. Ugh! Thankfully school’s back in session, so he’ll have to read more.
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Have you read it? Maybe it’s just not as good as the first two. I’d look for a new series to spark his interest.
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