Title: The Wheels on the Ice Author: Elena Sturgess, Sakshi Mangal Genre: Children’s, Board Book Publisher: Taffy Tales Source: Publisher Format: Board book Release Date: October 7, 2025 Rating: ★★★★★
Synopsis:
Wheels on the Ice takes the classic nursery rhyme you love and gives it a hilarious hockey twist! From the creative minds at Taffy Tales and everyone’s favorite storyteller, Mother Moose, this playful board book brings the rink to life with Zambonis, players, and all the excitement of game day—set to the tune of Wheels on the Bus.
Review:
This board book is a twist on the song “The Wheels on the Bus.” Instead of the bus, this book is set at a hockey rink and the wheels on the ice are on the Zamboni which cleans the ice. It is a clever twist on the traditional rhyming song. I think families who love hockey will love this book!
The Wheels on the Ice is a fun board book!
Thank you Taffy Tales for providing a copy of this book as part of a sponsored campaign!
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Title: Ten Teeny Fingers and Ten Teeny Toes Author: Elena Sturgess, Katya Zolina Genre: Children’s, Board Book Publisher: Taffy Tales Source: Publisher Format: Board book Release Date: October 7, 2025 Rating: ★★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
This heartwarming board book cherishes all the tiny joys of babyhood―from soft skin and chubby cheeks to the sweetest little toes. With gentle, rhyming text and adorable illustrations of a cuddly koala parent and baby, it’s perfect for snuggly read-aloud moments. Ideal for bedtime, playtime, or quiet bonding, this book helps parents and caregivers savor every precious detail of their little one.
Review:
In this board book, a mother koala tells her baby all the parts of him that she loves. The koala illustrations are adorable. I can imagine parents reading this book with babies or toddlers and acting out the phrases as they read.
Ten Teeny Fingers and Ten Teeny Toes is a cute board book!
Thank you Taffy Tales for providing a copy of this book as part of a sponsored campaign!
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Title: The Quantum Revelations Author: Stuart Heinrich Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Endless Tree Books, LLC Source: iRead Book Tours Format: Ebook Release Date: July 31, 2025 Rating: ★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
This book explores advanced scientific and deep philosophical concepts through the narrative structure of a mystery/thriller. No particular science background is required of the reader.
The world is on the brink of an apocalyptic climate crisis and quickly spiraling out of control into a dystopian nightmare. As everything collapses around them, two scientists struggle for relevance in their quest to build the world’s first practical quantum computer. They discover so much more: a mystery of physics that goes deeper than they could have ever imagined…
Review:
This book is a thriller about scientific and religious discoveries. There were a lot of technical scientific discussions, so readers who have an interest in science and physics would probably enjoy this book. There were many relevant themes to today, such as global warming, AI, and the high cost of living.
The Quantum Revelations is a creepy dystopian thriller.
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Content warnings: death, fire, suicide
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Title: Leave No Trace Author: Randee Dawn Genre: Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: CAEZIK SF and Fantasy Source: Bookinfluencers.com Format: Paperback Release Date: September 23, 2025 Rating: ★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
Seventeen-year-old Lexi has been living in a remote stretch of the Rocky Mountain woods since her father dragged her there ten years ago, after her mother and baby brother were afflicted with a magical sickness. Her paranoid father thinks they’ve escaped the magic, and that as long as they never leave the woods, they’ll be safe.So Lexi never tells him about her friend Gil, who turns up sometimes in a birch copse that travels with him, and who is definitely not human. She especially doesn’t mention the magic he taught her, which can open a path to wherever she needs to go. After all, she’s been in the woods for most of her she can find her way without magic.
But when pop star TJ Furey hires them to help him hunt down a bear, Lexi’s secret is threatened. The bear he wants to kill is under Gil’s protection, and if Lexi doesn’t prevent its death, she’ll never see Gil again. But she can’t do so without risking her father’s wrath – and when it turns out that TJ’s manager is harboring a similar grudge of his own, Lexi feels trapped. If she wants her own life, she’ll have to find a way to break all their expectations.
Leave No Trace plays the clash of worlds – magic and technology, future and past, rural and urban – against the backdrop of a bear hunt.
Review:
This story is an intense magical realism story. Though the characters are teenagers and young adults, this is not a YA story. There were some graphic scenes, including scenes involving hunting animals. I liked the magic, or unseen, powers that the characters developed. This book would be a great book club read because there is a lot to discuss.
Leave No Trace is a thrilling magical story.
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Content warnings: death, death of parent, hunting animals, death of animals, blood
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Title: America ABC Author: Judy Wilson Genre: Children’s, Board Book Publisher: Taffy Tales Source: Publisher Format: Board book Release Date: September 2, 2025 Rating: ★★★★★
Synopsis:
Celebrate the spirit of America with America ABC, an exciting and whimsical board book that introduces young readers to the wonders of the United States in a fun, interactive way. Part of the best-selling Fun Flaps series, this colorful book features die-cut pages and thick, sturdy flaps that open in a star shape–capturing the essence of the American flag and making each turn of the page a delightful surprise.Designed to be both educational and entertaining, America ABC takes little explorers on a journey through the alphabet, with each letter showcasing an iconic American person, place, invention, or symbol. From the Statue of Liberty to the Wright brothers, from apple pie to the stars and stripes, your child will discover the rich history and culture of the United States in a way that’s easy to understand and fun to explore.The whimsical artwork brings American history to life in vibrant colors, making each page a joy to turn. With its thick, sturdy flaps, this book is perfect for little hands eager to engage with the content and learn while they play. Whether it’s learning about George Washington or discovering the invention of the telephone, America ABC offers a perfect blend of fun facts and interactive discovery.Just in time for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, America ABC is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the people, places, and inventions that shaped this great nation. It’s a perfect keepsake to celebrate this milestone in American history while fostering a love of learning.
Review:
This board book has words in alphabetical order that represent things in the United States. These include inventions that are associated with America as well as the names of people and places. This book has flaps that have fun facts underneath them. I think children and adults will enjoy reading this board book!
America ABC is a cute board book!
Thank you Taffy Tales for sending me a copy of this book as part of a sponsored campaign!
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Title: Taming the Perilous Skies Author: Phil Marshall Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Self-Published Source: iRead Book Tours Format: Paperback Release Date: September 12, 2025 Rating: ★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
Anti-gravity could never fail. Until it does.
In the year 2076, humanity’s reliance on Brian Medlock’s anti-gravity technology, powered by Medlock’s unified Theory of Persistence, has brought forth a utopian society. Roads have vanished; energy flows from the very particles around us; and the world thrives under the guidance of a physics-based framework called The Fabric, a theory uniting quantum mechanics and gravity … and possibly divine order.
But on an otherwise ordinary morning, the impossible happens: aerial vehicles worldwide begin plummeting from the sky. Panic spreads. Caught in the catastrophe is Jack Woods – a mild-mannered bureaucrat, single father, and reluctant hero. When Jack’s young son is airborne at the moment of the disaster, Jack is thrust into a race against collapsing infrastructures, hostile government factions, and clashes of faith. Meanwhile, Olivia Martorana, leader of Transportation Technology, uncovers clues pointing toward a secret experiment that may have tampered with the Fabric itself.
As the quantum encryption grid destabilizes, the truth emerges: someone has been using Medlock’s theory to peer into the future – and possibly rewrite it.
Taming the Perilous Skies is a fast-paced hard science fiction thriller that weaves scientific discovery, aerial disaster, philosophical stakes, and deep moral dilemmas into a gripping story of survival and hope. As Jack, Olivia, and Medlock confront questions of free will, faith, and the ethics of technological power, they’re forced to navigate a world where quantum physics, divine prophecy, and political corruption collide.
With a cast of vivid, often wryly flamboyant characters, and a tone that moves effortlessly between suspense, heartbreak, and scientific wonder, Taming the Perilous Skies is perfect for fans of Andy Weir, Dan Brown, and Arrival (Ted Chiang). This is science fiction at its sharpest – smart, subversive, and, at times, disturbingly prophetic.
Review:
This story is an intense sci-fi story set in the year 2076. Everyone travels in aerials in the sky, however, one day they all stop moving at the same time. Then they start falling from the sky. There were scientific and religious implications behind the tragic incident on that day. This story was intense and thrilling, and it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time.
Taming the Perilous Skies is a thrilling sci-fi novel!
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Content warnings: death, death of parent, suicide
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Title: Planes Author: Elena Sturgess Genre: Children’s, Board Book Publisher: Taffy Tales Source: Publisher Format: Board book Release Date: September 2, 2025 Rating: ★★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
Get ready for takeoff with Planes, the latest high-flying adventure in Taffy Tales’ Fun Flaps series! This interactive board book is perfect for young travelers and aviation enthusiasts, packed with colorful illustrations, sturdy flaps, and engaging facts that make learning about planes and airports fun and accessible.From jumbo jets to tiny gliders, Planes introduces children to a variety of aircraft, airplane parts, and the bustling world of airports. With every lift of a flap, little readers discover exciting details about cockpits, gates, luggage, and even the history of flight. Perfect for curious minds, this book sparks imagination while teaching early vocabulary and aviation concepts.
Review:
This board book tells readers all about the experience of going through the airport and getting on a plane. The little characters in the illustrations were cute animals. The fun flaps make the book interactive. This would be a great board book for kids who are interested in planes or are taking their first flight.
Planes is a cute board book!
Thank you Taffy Tales for providing a copy of this book as part of a sponsored campaign!
Title: Anna: A Life of Faith and Courage Author: Travis Short Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Publish Authority Source: iRead Book Tours Format: Ebook Release Date: July 18, 2023 Rating: ★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
Anna is a touching story from an autobiographical memoir written of Anna Marie Gamble’s later years. It tells of a desperately impoverished life as an undernourished and sickly child, where she is protected by an older sister from her cruel alcoholic father and abusive mother. The sister’s deep faith is passed on to Anna who finds God at an early age and devotes her life to worship of Him. She inherits a love for music and her father’s gift of a beautiful singing voice. Her itinerant family moves forty times before Anna is fourteen years old. Her mother leaves home for long periods and is arrested for larceny and then for prostitution, but not before she attempts to poison Anna’s father. Desperate for money, Anna finds work in a silk mill when she is sixteen and becomes active in union problems. She is in constant prayer and faithfully attends prayer meetings and church services as a devoted Christian. In an effort to help take her out of a life of misery and poverty, Anna is nominated by her pastor to attend bible college despite her lack of formal education. While attending college, where she excels, she meets her future husband, also a dedicated Christian. After marrying, they settle in a small town in New York where they raise four children. Their lives are not easy, but they never lose faith In God. They are active in church and devote much of their lives to helping others. Her story begins and ends in a convalescent center in Michigan and is told by the author, who looks after her in her waning years. He is so blessed by their friendship that he writes this book as a tribute to a beautiful life of faith and courage. Anna is an inspiration to all of us. If you enjoyed “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls, you will also be touched by Anna’s story
Review:
This book tells the story of Anna, a girl who was mistreated as a child but found solace in her Christian faith. In the present day, a man whose wife has just moved into a nursing home meets an elderly Anna. He is curious about her life, so he’s happy to read her autobiography. Anna suffered a lot throughout her life, both physically and mentally, but she used her faith to keep going.
Anna is a powerful and emotional story about the power of faith.
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Title: The ABC Song Author: Liana LaRocca Genre: Children’s, Board Book Publisher: Taffy Tales Source: Publisher Format: Board book Release Date: August 5, 2025 Rating: ★★★★★
Synopsis:
Sing, giggle, and celebrate learning with The ABC Song! Mother Moose and her class are ready for their big performance–but with Mother Moose in charge, anything can happen! From A to Z, this hilarious board book follows the class as they attempt to sing the ABC Song, with playful surprises and giggles along the way. Kids will love spotting the silliness on each page while learning their letters in a fun, interactive way.
Review:
In this board book, Mother Moose performs the ABC Song on stage. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by an animal, except X, which has an X-ray. I really liked the of the illustrations. The last page had all of the letters with the animals, which is a good reference for kids to see it all together.
The ABC Song is a great board book for teaching children the alphabet!
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Title: Don’t Open the Zoo Gate Author: Elena Sturgess, Katya Zolina Genre: Children’s, Board Book Publisher: Taffy Tales Source: Publisher Format: Board book Release Date: September 2, 2025 Rating: ★★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
Welcome to the Zoo… But Whatever You Do–DON’T Lift the Flap! The zoo is calm. The animals are safely behind their gates. The friendly robot tour guide is doing a great job keeping everything in order. There’s just one simple rule Don’t open the zoo gates! (Easy, right? …Right?)In this wildly fun board book, readers join a mechanical guide on a tour of the zoo. From the lion’s lair to the monkey house to the aquarium, each stop comes with a stern warning: Do NOT lift the flap. But with giant, tempting flaps on every page, how long can your little reader resist?Peek behind the gates and prepare for zoo-tastrophes galore–lions on the loose, lemurs in the lunchroom, and pandas hijacking the popcorn cart! The poor robot can’t keep up… and it’s all your fault (well, kind of).
Review:
In this book, readers go to Silly Zoo. The robot who runs the zoo tells readers not to open the gates and let out the animals, but when you open the flaps (and the gates), the animals are let out. This is a fun board book that teaches kids the consequences of not following the rules.
Don’t Open the Zoo Gate is a cute board book!
Thank you Taffy Tales for providing a copy of this book as part of a sponsored campaign.
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