Erica Talks Books(and sometimes other things!)

This book has the benefit of teaching children about two diverse subjects: dogs and space. My favorite fact—how deep underground dogs can sense water. That one blew my mind!

This is a very clever alphabet book. Not only does it go through various letters of the alphabet, but this book also makes use of alliteration to further reinforce each letter—a skillful linguistic choice that really sets this book apart from most alphabet books.

Weird and quirky. This book tells the story of three friends and one villain who jump through a hole between worlds, and the adventures that ensue.

This book was a bit of a slow start for me, but once I got into it, I really enjoyed it.

What a lovely and delightful read. I was absolutely entranced by this book. Great worldbuilding and wonderful characters—each quirky and unique. The characters' personalities and their interactions with each other felt playful, but also very organic.

This is a fun and lighthearted read that tackles a fairly dark subject. While the villain of the book tries to kill and displace the royal family in order to take over the kingdom, the royal children, with the help of the castle, try to thwart the sinister machinations of the villain. While that does sound fairly heavy, this book keeps everything upbeat. It is filled with whimsy and sibling comradery. And, what can I say, I'm a sucker for anthropomorphic buildings.

A childhood favorite. I pick this book up every now and then, for nostalgia's sake. And I love it ever time I read it.

Omgz, I loved this cover. I couldn't resist!

A very fun and engaging read. This book is filled with interesting and informative plant science. The format really ropes you in, making you eager to learn which flower is the deadliest. And I love that it didn't shy away from discussing the deadly symptoms that these plants cause, when ingested.

Tons of interesting facts wrapped up in an engaging delivery. This book raises curiosity with it's clever who-is-the-deadliest hook—you keep reading, because you have to know the answer!

Fun and fast. This book is filled with magic, wonder, and over-the-top outlandishness. Super quirky and whimsical. It reminded me of the joys of childhood.

This book does a very thorough job of covering seed dispersal. It is conceptually simple, with straightforward language and illustrations which help to convey the key concepts.