Hot New Books in July From Parragon Books {Reviews} @Parragonbooks

Disclosure:  I recevived the products below to review in exchange for sharing my honest opinion.

So last month I got the chance to check out some hot new books from Parragon Books.  I received some picture books for my youngest and some fun activity books for my boys!

Who is Parragon Books?

Parragon is one of the largest illustrated non-fiction publishers in the world. From great selections of Disney, Barbie, Monster High, Ever After High, Discovery Kids, Dora, TMNT, Sponge Bob to in-house favorites including Little Learners, Pinkabella, Dino Supersaurus, Glitterbelle, Life Canvas, Love Food and more, we make books affordable and accessible to readers all around the globe.

So what books did I get for July?

Three Little Dinosaurs

$6.99 – 24 pages – Hardcover

With its sweet illustrations, appealing characters, and clever concept, Charles Fuge’s wonderful new picture book really soars to imaginative heights.

Scratch, Spike, and Lofty–a friendly trio of dinosaurs–dream only about flying. So one day they climb a volcano, hoping that if they jump off the edge and flap, they just might really take flight.  But it turns out that flying is harder than it seems–until a kind pterodactyl shows them the way, and helps them turn “let’s pretend” into reality.

This is a a great picture book for any child that loves dinosaurs or is having a sibling.  The story is about three dinosaurs who are babysitting an egg and go on little adventures as they try to protect the egg.  My kids laughed and laughed at the silliness and the pictures of the dinosaurs.  It is a cute story with fun illustrations.

The Good Little Bad Little Pig! (Mwb Picturebooks)

$7.99 – 32 pages – Hardcover

Published for the first time as a standalone, this story from Brown’s 1939 collection, The Fish with the Deep Sea Smile, features a boy who understands that creatures are never all good or all bad, but good and bad all at once a reassuring message for small children. When Peter tells his mother that he wants a “good little bad little pig,” she admits she has never heard of such a thing, but agrees to try to find one. Yaccarino’s (Unlovable) gouaches both date and update the tale, supplying Leave It to Beaver clothes for Peter’s parents and kidney-shaped furniture for their living room. The characters’ resemblance to playthings reinforces Peter’s upbeat, positive approach. Once the pig is delivered, Peter’s mother says that it is dirty and Peter’s father does not like the way it runs around the house squealing. “Remember,” Peter admonishes them, “this is a good little bad little pig.” Peter takes charge of everything, feeding and bathing his pet by himself; he soon convinces his parents that the pig is malleable after all. “Sometimes the little pig was good and sometimes he was bad,” the story ends, “but he was the very best pig any boy ever had.” Peter and his barnyard pet make engaging, low-key heroes, especially in the incongruous suburban setting; younger children may well identify with the porcine hero, with its mix of angel and imp, and make this a favorite. Ages 3-7.

First off this book is from the author of Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny, so you know its going to be good.  The book is a quick read with fun illustrations.  It is about a pig that is sometimes good and sometimes bad, but always the best ever.  It is good to read to kids to explain that even though kids do good and bad things, they will always be loved by their parents.

Disney Big Book of Fun for Boys

$11.69 – hardcover

Step into the adventurous world of Disney characters! Learn to draw Donald Duck, color in the Toy Story gang, learn about life at Monsters University and enjoy Cars comic stories! With over 170 pages of stories, activities, games, and crafts!

This is an amazing activity book specifically geared towards boys, which so many activity books are too girly for my boys.  The book has so much inside to do that it can be a little overwhelming but then it becomes lots of fun.  My boys are 6 and 7 and love this book, especially since we are heading to Disney World in a few months and this is getting them more excited.  From coloring to comics to fill in the blanks to games, the activities in this book is jam packed.  I actually like that its hardcover as well since it gives the book a more sturdy feeling.  Strange though to tell my kids its okay to write and color in!

Money-Gami

$10.88 – paperback (in a box with supplies)

Money-Gami is your perfect introduction to paper-money folding – inside, you’ll find everything you need to get started, including a 56-page illustrated book, 56 pieces including seven different currencies to practice with. There are even three specially-sized papers to make your own wallet. Easy-to-follow illustrations and step-by-step instructions will have you folding these beautiful Money-Gami figures in minutes!

This book is perfect for any kid who likes to build or create stuff.  It includes an easy to follow book with pictures for directions and supplies to get you started.  You get plenty of supplies that it should keep kids busy for awhile.  It includes seven different country’s versions of money so kids can also see what money looks like around the world.  I was impressed at how much you got in it and of course even when you use up all the supplies, you’ll always have the book as a guide!

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