Loula is Leaving for Africa (by Anne Villeneuve)

3/5 = Liked It

Momma: Why did Loula decide to go to Africa?
Fox: Because of her mean, stinky brothers.  That's what she called them.
Momma: That's right.  Does she actually go to Africa?
Fox: No.
Momma: Her driver friend takes her to the playground and they pretend that it's an adventure and they're going to Africa.  What happens in the end?
Fox: They go home.  I remember one part I liked.  I liked the stuffed animal cat!

Here Comes Destructosaurus (by Aaron Reynolds)

4/5 = Really Liked

Little Fox says: "I like monsters!"

Momma: I remember people kept telling Destructosaurus to do things like wipe his feet; the sorts of things parents often say to their kids.  Why did Destructosaurus make such a big mess in the city?

Fox: He made a mess because he was trying to find his teddy bear!

How Droofus the Dragon Lost His Head (by Bill Peet)

4/5 = Really Liked

Little Fox says: "I like this book because I like dragons a lot.  This dragon had a cool tail."

Momma: You and daddy read this book together.  Do you remember what happens in it?
Fox: A dragon was flying in the fog and one dragon got lost.
Momma: Oh no.  Was he scared?
Fox: No.  And he found a home.  His home was a cave.  The cave was small.  It really was small!  He woke up being lonely.
Momma: If you had to live in a really small cave all by yourself would you be lonely?
Fox: Yes.  And scared.
Momma: Was that the end of the book?
Fox: No.  I want to stop there.
Momma: Okay.  I guess I'll have to read this to find out what happens.  Is the ending happy at least?
Fox: Yes.  It's really happy!

The Queen Makes a Scene (by Mairi Mackinnon)

2/5 = OK

Momma:  These are interesting books to read because momma gets to read some parts and you get to read some parts.  Do you like that?
Fox: Yes.  I like taking turns reading.
Momma: Do you remember what happens to the queen in the book?
Fox:  She feels all better when [the doctor] gets there.

The Mischevians (by William Joyce)

4/5 = Really Liked It

Little Fox says: "I like this book because I like MONSTERS!"

Momma: This book was cool because it told us about all different sorts of little monsters.  Which is you favorite monster?
Fox: I have two.  The Sticker: he shoots his nose at your foot!  And the Clog-la-dite: he clogs the toilet.
Momma: These are pretty silly monsters.  I guess I shouldn't blame daddy for clogging the toilet now that I know a little monster is doing it...  

Princess Sparkle-Heart Gets a Makeover (by Josh Schneider)

3/5 = Liked It

Little Fox says: "I liked the doll because the doll was COOL!"

Momma: Did you like the doll when she was brand new?  Or after her makeover?
Fox: I liked it when it was a MONSTER.
Momma: I agree.  That was a super cool surprise ending.  But why did they give the doll a monster makeover?
Fox: Because the dog ate her.
Momma: Yes.  That was pretty silly.  But I have to say, the makeover was awesome.  Should we turn your favorite bunny into a monster?
Fox: NO!
Momma: Do you like princesses or monsters?
Fox: Monsters.
Momma: Do you like bunnies or monsters?
Fox: MY bunny.  Do you like bunnies or monsters?
Momma: I like your bunny.  But I really like Princess Sparkle-Heart as a monster.

Dino-Wrestling (by Lisa Wheeler)

4/5 = Really Liked It

Little Fox says: "I like dinosaurs and I like wrestling!"

Momma: Do you wrestle with dinosaurs?
Fox: No?
Momma: Who do you wrestle with?
Fox: Daddy!
Momma: Did you notice how the author wrote it?

"Step inside the massive tent.

Get ready for the first event."

Fox: It rhymes!
Momma: It think rhyming books are EXTRA fun to read.  Especially when they are about dinosaurs.

Bobo the Sailor Man ( by Eileen Rosenthanl)

4/5 = Really Liked It

Little Fox says: "I liked this book because the cat saved a stuffed animal and I like stuffed animals."

Momma: Do you have a favorite stuffed animal?
Fox: Bunny!
Momma: Do you have a favorite cat?
Fox: Clorox!
Momma: Has our kitty cat ever saved Bunny?
Fox: No.
Momma: Do you think she would?
Fox: No.
Momma: Why not?
Fox: Because our cat doesn't know when to save stuff!
Momma: This cat knew how to save Bobo.
Fox: Yeah.  But our cat wouldn't!

If I Had a Raptor (George O'Conner)

2/5 = OK

Momma: Would you want a raptor?
Fox: A dinosaur?  Only when it's small.  But when it's big, toss it out the window!

Crankenstein (by Samantha Berger)

3/5 = liked it

Little Fox says:
"It had funny words and [Crankenstein] has a cool name and I liked the guy."

Momma: This book looks kind of scary.  Is it a scary book?
Fox: Kind of...because when he was cranky he yelled monster words.  When he's not cranky he's back to normal!
Momma: Do you ever get cranky?
Fox: (laughing) And turn into Crankenstein?  No.
Momma: But do you ever get cranky?
Fox: Yes.
Momma: And what do you do when you get cranky?
Fox: Take some deep breaths.
Momma: Do I ever turn into Crankenstein when I get cranky?
Fox: No.  You don't turn green!
Momma: But sometimes when I get cranky I get sharp and snippy. What do I say when I get cranky and snippy?
Fox: You say you're sorry.
Momma: That's right.  Because even grown ups can get cranky. And if we make mistakes or get snippy it's important to apologize. Everyone has bad days, right?  We apologize and we learn from our mistakes.