Reviews written by Jillian Van Leer

This book is a HUGE hit in my household. My boys love The Captain Underpants series of books, so this book, which allows them to color stickers and create their own flip-o-rama, is an exciting addition to our growing collection. This book allows children to color...

I decided to review this book because my 8 year old cannot get enough of these books. I read the first book with him to see what it was all about, honestly it's not my type of humor, but my kids laughed really hard throughout the entire book. ...

Have you ever wondered about the life of a bug? Or wonder how bugs work or live? Then this book is the book for you! With realistic pictures and pop-up pictures, and tons of facts on insects, spiders, and other creepy-crawlers, this book is a...

So, I'm the girl who fell for Noah in 'Pushing the Limits', then I thought no one could beat my adoration for Ryan in 'Dare You To', and then came Isaiah. I liked Isaiah in the first two books, but holy cow, I LOVE him now. As I...

I am a HUGE fan of Julie Kagawa. I love ALL of her books. I am a total fangirl of hers. So, of course when I was given the opportunity to read this book for review, I jumped at the chance. The book picks...

First of all the illustrations are absolutely beautiful! It was so much fun looking at all the pictures with my children and finding objects with each reading. The story itself is a wonderful lesson. King Normous decides he wants to rule the entire world and...

Just the cover of this book takes me back to my childhood. I had a large array of Little Golden Books, which I now have in my home library, so this book immediately had me excited. And inside it did not disappoint! With fun illustrations...

I am completely blown away by this book. This book kept my family busy for hours! With tons of facts, explanations and fun to-do's, this book is sure to please even the youngest (and oldest) of math lovers. Even those who are not fans of math will...

I wasn't a huge fan of the first book. I enjoyed it alright, but I thought I'd go ahead and give the second book a chance. I actually liked it better than the first. I really enjoyed reading how Adam goes to a regular camp and tries...

First of all, just looking at the cover of this book and you know it's going to be fun! This book is a fun read for all ages, plus it opens up a great discussion about telling the truth! The illustrations are fantastic, the dialog hilarious, and the...

Can I just have my review say one word? Gansey. Done, there you have it! No? Okay then. But seriously, Gansey. What is it about this boy that I love so much? I love...LOVE his character. I love how intelligent...

Oh my goodness, where to begin. I adored this book. I loved how Cami worked for her father in his French restaurant. I loved how her father was a part of her life in such a huge way. It's nice to see a father care so...

Ok. I read the first book and was hooked at the beginning, but then was a bit disappointed further through the book. However, I decided to give the second book a chance and I'm glad I did. I'm not quite sure what it is about this series, but...

On a whim I asked for this book on netgalley. I liked the cover and thought the book sounded interesting, so I requested it. Thank you Atria books for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this incredible book! Right from the start I...

This is a great book for beginning readers. With rhyming words, simple words and fun rhythm, it's a great addition to any young reader's library. What I liked: I love the Dr. Seuss feel of this book. Short paragraphs that rhyme and make sense make...