Little Mouse's Big Book Of Fears by Emily Gravett

4.5 Stars.

This is an amazing book, perfect to help young children work through their own fears right along with little mouse as they learn that everyone is afraid of something. The book is for ages 4-8 but I think that parental supervision is very important as younger children may not understand the story on their own. Each page in the book, which is filled with some very charming artwork. Tells about what little mouse is afraid of and includes space for your child to record their own fears and at the same time gives you a perfect chance to discuss their fears with them...

I tested the book on my own children ages 8 and 11 to get a child's opinion. The 11 year old thought that the artwork was cool and liked the fact that the book gives the scientific name for each fear profiled. The 8 year old also enjoyed the artwork and was interested in recording his own fears in the book...

Fire Fish by Davy Liu

5 Stars.

A highly recommended read...

Fire Fish by Davy Liu is a beautifully written and illustrated children's book, about three adorable little fish on a quest to find their missing parents. Along the way they encounter many new adventures and meet many new sea creatures some friendly and some very deadly. One of the first things that struck me about this book is the absolutely breathtaking beauty of the illustrations. The second was that the story seemed somehow familiar and when I reached the end of the story I realised that it was inspired by the book of Exodus and told from the prospective of the sea creatures...

The timeless story and gorgeous artwork ensures this book will be a favorite with parents and children alike...

In this golden fable, three little fish, Sarai, RaaOn and Sesom, dare to embark on a grand and dangerous quest to find their hearts' desire. Their journey is inspired by the legend of the Fire Fish, mystical masters of the Bright Beyond.
Never more than a fin-flip away from deadly danger, they tumble from one breathtaking exploit to another, using the power of "the call" to guide them through a world bigger than they ever imagined.
A story of mythic power. There is a surprising twist to this fish tale that teaches timeless truth and ensures its future as a fireside classic.

About the Author
Creator of the Invisible Tails Series, Davy Liu worked for Disney Feature Animation on classic films such as "Beauty and the Beast,""Aladdin,""Mulan," and "The Lion King." He has worked for George Lucas at Industrial Light and Magic and for Warner Bros. Feature Animation. His illustrations have graced the pages of Time, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week and many other publications. Davy has a studio and gallery in Laguna Beach, California, where he lives with his wife, Joan and daughter Sabrina.