Review:The Jurassic Winter Classic

Title: The Jurassic Winter Classic
Author: Harry Caminelli, Jack Stubbs
Genre: Children’s, Board Book
Publisher: Taffy Tales
Source: Publisher
Format: Board book
Release Date: November 4, 2025
Rating: ★★★★★

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Goodreads Synopsis:

Get ready for a dino-mite hockey adventure that’ll have your little one laughing, cheering, and maybe even sharpening their slapshot! Thomas Rex is big, strong, and ready to play hockey—but there’s just one little problem: He can’t skate! (Yikes!) Luckily, his dino-pal Alex is here to help, but soon enough, they discover a way bigger problem—Thomas doesn’t know how to stop! But, hey, what’s a little thing like that when you’re a T. rex with a dream? As the Jurassic Winter Classic draws near, Thomas and his crew of dino friends decide to throw caution to the wind and enter the tournament. After all, the Raptors have won it every year, and no one thinks Team Dino has a chance… right? WRONG! With Thomas’ sick hands and a little practice, they just might have a shot at taking down the Raptors and ending their winning streak for good. Will Thomas learn how to skate, how to stop, and maybe even how to score? Will the Raptors’ smug faces get a major comeuppance? Will Team Dino finally shine?

Review:

In this story, Thomas Rex wants to play hockey but he struggles with it. When the Raptors make fun of him and his friend one day, it motivates them to practice hard so they can win the Jurassic Winter Classic game. Thomas learned that with practice and teamwork, he could become a successful hockey player and win the tournament.

The Jurassic Winter Classic is a fun hockey board book!

Thank you Taffy Tales for providing a copy of this book as part of a sponsored campaign!

Have you read The Jurassic Winter Classic? What did you think of it?

Review: Hockey ABC

Title: Hockey ABC
Author: Taffy Tales
Genre: Children’s, Board Book
Publisher: Taffy Tales
Source: Publisher
Format: Board book
Release Date: October 1, 2024
Rating: ★★★★★

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Synopsis:

Lace up your skates and get ready to learn your ABCs–Hockey ABC is the ultimate alphabet board book for toddlers and preschoolers who love hockey! Part of Taffy Tales’ best-selling Fun Flaps series, this chunky, interactive board book is packed with hockey-themed words, silly surprises, and flap-filled fun, making learning the alphabet a total power play.From A is for Assist to Z is for Zamboni, each page is bursting with hockey-related words, colorful illustrations, and fun facts that bring the game to life. Kids will discover everything from gear (J is for Jersey) to game rules to key team roles–like the Captain with the big C on their sweater and Assistants proudly wearing their As.Every sturdy flap hides a surprise, encouraging hands-on exploration and adding a playful twist to early learning. With hockey humor, wacky details (yes, even a moose on skates!), and lively illustrations, Hockey ABC is the perfect mix of education and entertainment.

Review:

This board book teaches the ABCs with hockey themed words. There are fun flaps that lift up to make the book interactive. It teaches lots of aspects of hockey including penalties like icing and offside. I loved all the vibrant illustrations too. 

Hockey ABC is a great board book!

Thank you Taffy Tales for providing a copy of this book as part of a sponsored campaign!

Have you read Hockey ABC? What did you think of it?

Review: Planets and Stars

Title: Planets and Stars
Author: Elena Sturgess
Genre: Children’s, Board book
Publisher: Taffy Tales
Source: Publisher
Format: Board book
Release Date: October 7, 2025
Rating: ★★★★★

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Goodreads Synopsis:

Blast off into space with Planets and Stars, the newest out-of-this-world addition to Taffy Tales’ Fun Flapsseries! This chunky, interactive board book is packed with cute illustrations, fun facts, sturdy flaps, and just the right touch of humor to keep little astronauts entertained from liftoff to landing.Young readers will explore the solar system, from sizzling Mercury to chilly Neptune, learning what makes each planet unique. They’ll discover fascinating facts about Earth, the stars, and even imagine life on other worlds. With lift-the-flap surprises, children can uncover fun details about moons, planetary rotations, and the blazing sun that lights our days.

Review:

This is a great board book about planets and stars. There were a lot of fun facts that I didn’t know. For example, I didn’t know that Jupiter is more than twice as big as all the other planets combined! I love learning from children’s books. I think kids and adults will enjoy this book!

Planets and Stars is a great board book!

Thank you Taffy Tales for providing a copy of this book as part of a sponsored campaign!

Have you read Planets and Stars? What did you think of it?

Review: Hockey Night on Halloween

Title: Hockey Night on Halloween
Author: Harry Caminelli, Jack Stubbs
Genre: Children’s, Board Book
Publisher: Taffy Tales
Source: Publisher
Format: Board book
Release Date: September 2, 2025
Rating: ★★★★★

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Goodreads Synopsis:

It’s that spooky time of year again, and you know what that means… Monsters on ice!

Every fall, a ghoulish game takes place—one where the stakes are high, the players are terrifying, and the puck is… well, it’s spooky! This isn’t your average hockey match. In fact, the winning team gets the ultimate prize: the right to haunt your house on Halloween night. Eek! 

Coach Frankenstein is leading his team of monstrous misfits, including a new player he’s pieced together himself. Will his Frankenstein-inspired monster be enough to take down the competition? Or will Coach Dracula and his team of creepy critters, like a sneaky mouse and flying witches, rise to the challenge and put an end to Frankenstein’s scary winning streak?

Review:

Halloween falls at the beginning of hockey season so there are usually games on Halloween night. In this book, Halloween monsters are playing a game of hockey to determine who gets to haunt your house. The teams are led by Dracula and Frankenstein. This was such a funny and festive Halloween story. 

Hockey Night on Halloween is a fun Halloween book!

Thank you Taffy Tales for providing a copy of this book as part of a sponsored campaign!

Have you read Hockey Night on Halloween? What did you think of it?

Review: Curly Sue and the Beetle

Title: Curly Sue and the Beetle
Author: Chad Billmyer, Kory Alexander (illustrator)
Genre: Children’s, Picture Book
Publisher: Luminare Press
Source: Bookinfluencers.com
Format: Paperback
Release Date: January 10, 2025
Rating: ★★★★★

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Goodreads Synopsis:

A dog named Curly Sue spends her day waiting for her boy to come home from school. Told through the dog’s perspective, this story follows Curly Sue as she observes nature in the yard, wishing her boy were there to see the birds, squirrels, and insects she sees. Because her boy loves nature, she tries to capture different critters like a bee and a ladybug to give as a gift to her boy. She successfully captures a beetle and presents it to her boy upon his return from school. He is thrilled by the dog’s creative expression of love and loyalty.

Review:

In this picture book, Curly Sue is a dog who misses her owner while he’s at school. She decides to catch a bug for him for when he gets home. She tries to catch a few bugs until she settles on a beetle. Anyone with pets knows how hard it can be to leave them. This story shows a glimpse of what a dog might do while thinking about their humans who aren’t home. Curly Sue reminded me so much of my dog who passed away earlier this year. This is a beautifully illustrated book.

Curly Sue and the Beetle is a beautiful picture book!

Thank you Bookinfluencers.com for providing a copy of this book as part of a sponsored campaign!

Have you read Curly Sue and the Beetle? What did you think of it?

Review: Cranky the Snowman

Title: Cranky the Snowman
Author: Carrie Hager
Genre: Children’s, Board Book
Publisher: Taffy Tales
Source: Publisher
Format: Board book
Release Date: November 4, 2025
Rating: ★★★★★

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Goodreads Synopsis:

When Cranky the Snowman comes to life, it’s a full-on winter disaster. Raised from the icy depths of the local dump (because, where else?), Cranky’s idea of spreading holiday cheer involves a little chaos… and a lot of naughty behavior. Instead of building snow forts or having snowball fights, Cranky drives an ice cream truck and raises the prices, shuts down the town’s Wi-Fi, and—get this—he even chops down his neighbor’s Christmas tree! (We told you he’s cranky.)

Rhyme, rhythm, and mischief galore!
From the moment Cranky hits the streets, it’s an all-out snowstorm of trouble. The town’s residents are absolutely up in arms—who can stop this frosty menace before things really get out of hand? But after Cranky is arrested, a shocking twist leaves us with… just a puddle in his jail cell.

What happened to Cranky? Did he melt? Escape? Head for a vacation in the tropics? We may never know… but one thing’s for sure—you’ll be laughing all the way through this hilarious, frosty tale!

Review:

This is a fun story in the style of Frosty the Snowman. Cranky the snowman is the opposite of Frosty. He isn’t warm and friendly. Instead he chases children and cuts off the Wi-Fi. I always found Frosty the Snowman a little sad because he melts at the end of the story. However, I didn’t feel bad about Cranky melting in this story. 

Cranky the Snowman is a fun winter board book!

Thank you Taffy Tales for providing a copy of this book as part of a sponsored campaign.

Have you read Cranky the Snowman? What did you think of it?

Review: Hockey 123

Title: Hockey 123
Author: Taffy Tales
Genre: Children’s, Board Book
Publisher: Taffy Tales
Source: Publisher
Format: Board book
Release Date: October 3, 2025
Rating: ★★★★★

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Goodreads Synopsis:

Get ready to hit the ice and start counting! Hockey 123 is the ultimate hockey board book and interactive counting book for toddlers, part of Taffy Tales’ best-selling Fun Flaps series. With chunky flaps, playful illustrations, and hockey-themed surprises, this hands-on learning book makes counting numbers exciting for preschoolers and young hockey enthusiasts.From 1 hockey puck to 10 cheering fans, kids will learn to count using everyday hockey objects, silly surprises (yes–even animals on skates!), and legendary jersey numbers. Along the way, they’ll discover fun facts about hockey legends like Wayne Gretzky and iconic numbers like 3 for a hat trick or 99 for hockey greatness.

Review:

This is a cute board book that teaches kids how to count using hockey terms. It counts everything in hockey, including how many players are on the rink and the numbers on famous players’ jerseys. This book also has fun flaps that show more hockey facts underneath. 

Hockey 123 is a great board book for hockey families!

Thank you Taffy Tales for providing a copy of this book as part of a sponsored campaign!

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Review: Old MacDonald Had a Farm Team

Title: Old MacDonald Had a Farm Team
Author: Jody Houser, Roberta Ingranata
Genre: Elena Sturgess, Jack Stubbs
Publisher: Taffy Tales
Source: Publisher
Format: Board book
Release Date: October 7, 2025
Rating: ★★★★★

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Synopsis:

Join Mother Moose on a hilarious countryside adventure in Old MacDonald Had a Farm Team, part of the beloved Mother Moose series. This playful board book follows Old MacDonald as he assembles his farm team for the hockey season. From Beaver, the log-solid goaltender, to Goat, the mischievous player who headbutts opponents, picking the perfect team is a fun-filled challenge–especially before the song ends!

Review:

This board book is a fun twist on the “Old MacDonald” nursery rhyme. Old MacDonald has a hockey team made up of animals including a goat and a sheepdog. There were lots of hockey references as well as fun illustrations of the animals playing hockey.

Old MacDonald Had a Farm Team is a fun Canadian twist on the classic nursery rhyme.

Thank you Taffy Tales for providing a copy of this book as part of a sponsored campaign!

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Review: I Love Hockey

Title: I Love Hockey
Author: Harry Caminelli
Genre: Children’s, Board book
Publisher: Taffy Tales
Source: Publisher
Format: Board book
Release Date: November 4, 2025
Rating: ★★★★★

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Goodreads Synopsis:

Get ready to hit the ice with I Love Hockey, the latest title in Taffy Tales’ popular Look and Find Lift-the-Flap series! This exciting, interactive board book takes young readers on a thrilling journey from a friendly road hockey game to the big game on the ice, teaching them all about the fast-paced sport of hockey along the way.The adventure begins with a fun road hockey game, where kids warm up before their exciting match later that night. As the puck drops, readers will: 

Look, find, and count different players Learn basic hockey terms and positions, like forwards, defensemen, and the goalie Discover hidden surprises behind lift-the-flap tabs–from the locker room to the game-winning goal in overtime With vibrant illustrations and playful interactions, I Love Hockey introduces young fans to the world of hockey in a fun, accessible way. Children will count players, learn about hockey equipment, and understand the rules of the game–all while having a blast. The sturdy board book format, complete with chunky tab flaps, makes it perfect for on-the-go reading.Whether it’s their first introduction to the game or an addition to their growing hockey library, I Love Hockey is sure to inspire a love for the sport and have kids excited to play–both on the road and on the ice!

Review:

This adorable board book is all about hockey. It shows kids playing ball hockey on a street. It also shows scenes of an ice hockey game, from the locker room to the rink. There are fun flaps that ask questions, like how many skates are in the illustrations. 

I Love Hockey is a fun board book for hockey fans!

Thank you Taffy Tales for providing a copy of this book as part of a sponsored campaign!

Have you read I Love Hockey? What did you think of it?

Review: Oh, Canada

Title: Oh, Canada
Author: Abby Lawrence-Valeriani
Genre: Children’s, Board book
Publisher: Taffy Tales
Source: Publisher
Format: Board book
Release Date: November 4, 2025
Rating: ★★★★★

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Goodreads Synopsis:

Oh, Canada! – Interactive Look and Find Lift-the-Flap Board BookCelebrate the beauty and diversity of Canada with Oh, Canada!, the newest title in Taffy Tales’ best-selling Look and Find Lift-the-Flap series. This vibrant, interactive board book invites young readers to explore Canada’s landscapes, wildlife, and landmarks while discovering hidden surprises under every chunky flap. From the icy tundra of the North to the lush forests of the East, children will meet iconic animals like moose and beavers, spot famous landmarks like the CN Tower and the Rockies, and learn fun facts about Canada’s provinces and territories.

Review:

This is a fun board book about Canada. The book takes the reader on a journey across Canada, showing landmarks and different animals. There were questions in each section, encouraging kids to think about what they’re reading and interact with the book. 

Oh, Canada is a great board book!

Thank you Taffy Tales for providing a copy of this book as part of a sponsored campaign!

Have you read Oh, Canada? What did you think of it?