Are you looking for an adventure but it is too hot outside? Sometimes you are sun burnt and you need to stay inside. I get it. The sun actually makes me sick; I am not joking, I am very thankful for air conditioning. So I use books to help me go on adventures I would never be able to go on otherwise. Even if you aren’t a kid, sometimes children’s books can give you a short jaunt, when all you have is a few minutes, and it makes all the difference in the world. I look forward to my time with any book. I hope you do too.
Now without further ado 5 Books for August 2025:
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The Underwear Book by Todd Parr
The Underwear Book by Todd Parr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Underwear Book by Todd Parr is a whimsical paperback book about underwear. We learn about different kinds of underwear and how to take care of it and also how to wear it. This colorful picture book is fun and even full of humor.
I got this book from my personal collection. You can get your own copy of The Underwear Book by Todd Parr on Amazon.
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Heather Has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman
Heather Has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman by Lesléa Newman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
In the book Heather Has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman, Heather is starting school. And does she love it! But at story time she hears about other families and wonders if her family is the only family without a daddy. Ms. Molly, asks everyone to draw a picture of their family. In the end, the children share their pictures and Ms. Molly points out that it doesn’t matter who is in your family, as longs there is love.
This sweet fiction LGBTQIA+ story is brought to life by illustrations by Laura Cornell.
I got this book from my personal collection. You can get your own copy of Heather Has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman on Amazon.
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Walter the Farting Dog by William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray
Walter the Farting Dog: A Triumphant Toot and Timeless Tale That’s Touched Hearts for Decades–A laugh- out-loud funny picture book by William Kotzwinkle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read all the Walter the Farting Dog books by Willam Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray, but not the first one — not Walter the Farting Dog — until now and I absolutely love it! Just like all Walter’s adventures in farting, there is a sweetness in the family and even though the stories are silly, the love is real. The illustrations by Audrey Colman are fun and colorful. I think all kids will enjoy these children’s classics books.
I got this book from my personal collection. You can get your own copy of Walter the Farting Dog by Willam Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray on Amazon.
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The Boy Who Cried Fabulous by Leslea Newman
The Boy Who Cried Fabulous by Lesléa Newman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Boy Who Cried Fabulous by Leslea Newman is splendid and will be enjoyable to any person who is easily excited about the world and poetry around them. Roger is just like one of those people and he is often late because he is easily distracted by the spectacular, magnificent, elegant world he lives in and in the end, he even proves to his parents how stunning it really is. The fantastic illustrations by Peter Ferguson really help make this story more brilliant. I highly recommend this story to your book collection and your vocabulary list!
I got this book from my personal collection. You can get your own copy of The Boy Who Cried Fabulous by Leslea Newman on Amazon.
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The Peace Book by Todd Parr
The Peace Book by Todd Parr
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Peace Book by Todd Parr is a great nonfiction cultural book. It is easy to understand and easy to share. The pictures are bright and simple. The friends message is bright and simple too. This book is a keeper.
I got this book from my personal collection. You can get your own copy of The Peace Book by Todd Parr on Amazon.
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This month’s books were very touching and thoughtful. It helped me stay in the right perception for where I want to be, even when there are stressful things happening in the world and it is very hot outside. I am thankful that I have access to wonderful books to help me feed my brain happy thoughts. I hope you do too.
Be blessed.
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