The Mice of Bistrot des Sept Freres by Marie LeTourneau

Summary:
Every day, Chef Marcel and his sons recite the recipe for the famous cheese soup of the Bistrot des Sept Freres--the trendiest mouse cafe in all of Paris. But when a culinary judge is due to arrive and Chef Marcel has run out of his secret ingredient, it is Petite Michelle who saves the day. This adorable story and whimsical illustrations of Marie LeTourneau will delight children, while providing une petite lecon on the language and culture of France.
Summary taken from Goodreads.com

Now I don't often read children's picture books but this one caught my eye. What can I say I like mice! I thought that this was a very cute read and I can't get over the illustrations! The illustrator did a fantasic job in doing this book. The artwork is absolutely amazing, I loved the use of colours and I love how it was a little whimsy it reminded me of hw france looked in the Disney movie The Aristocats.

The main reason I don't read kiddie books is because I don't have kids (yet) and even though I'm only 21 my niece is already 15 and my nephew is 14 (my older sister is 15 years older than I am). So I don't really have a reason to read them anymore but in this case I'm very glad that I made the effort to read this one.

I thought the premise was quite good and vaguely similar to the movie Ratatouille (a very good movie). I enjoyed escaping back into the world of my childhood where the books were simple. I thought that the story went perfectly with the artwork and I think that this is a wonderful read for small children to read on their own, or along side their parents. I also appreciate that the author included french in the story.

*I recieved a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my free and honest review.

★ ★ ★

Thank You, God, For Blessing Me by Max Lucado

  

Summary:
Meet Little Hermie-the cutest baby caterpillar in the garden! Little Hermie's thankful heart shows toddlers how to be thankful for God's blessings.
Little Hermie is thankful for everything God has given him. He goes through his day thanking God for his many blessings in this adorable board book with flocking on the cover!
With over 5.5 million brands units sold, the new Little Hermie books open the wonderful world of the Hermie & Friends garden to an entirely new audience.
Summary taken from Goodreads.com

I loved the illustrations for this book! Hermie is an adorable little caterpillar who thanks God for everything in his world great or small. I found it to be a cute read for youngsters probably around the ages of 2-5 years of age.

We follow little Hermie as he says thank you for his friends, the stars and the flowers. I thought the book was written in a way that will engage the minds of toddlers because of the simplicity of the wording and the way that the story revolves around the illustrations.

                Now I know that this is a boardbook so it can’t be too long I just wish it had been a few pages longer in order to offer the kiddies more colourful drawings of Hermie, and to make the story a little longer as well. I think it’s a good read for little ones but because I don’t see many kids wanting to read this over and over again because of the length I worry about how long it will take a child to grow tired of the story.

                All in all it is a book I can see purchasing for my friends who want to raise their children with Christian values and might even add this to a gift basket or two for a baby shower.

I recieved this book for free in exchange for my honest review.

                ★ ★ ★