I Eat Poop. A Dung Beetle Story by Mark Pett

I Eat Poop. A Dung Beetle Story by Mark Pett - 42 pages

Goodreads: 

Dougie has a secret: he’s not a ground beetle.
He’s a dung beetle, and he loves eating poop.

Dougie knows he should be proud. Dung beetles help process waste and do other extraordinary things! But Dougie also knows that if anyone at school saw his lunch, he’d be an outcast.

One day, the lunchroom bugs out over a classmate eating poop, and Dougie must make a choice. Can he stand up for his friend—and for his true self?

I Eat Poop. is packed with important social emotional learning themes and is great for classroom or at home discussion. Read I Eat Poop. for conversations about:

*Bullying and being kind
*Standing up for your friends and speaking up for your beliefs
*Being proud of your culture and heritage
*Embracing diversity and accepting and celebrating differences

The book also includes incredible, STEM-related facts about bugs.

THE PENDERWICKS: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy by JEANNE BIRDSALL

 

THE PENDERWICKS: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy by JEANNE BIRDSALL (Pgs 262)

Goodreads Review: The Penderwick sisters busily discover the summertime magic of Arundel estate’s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. Best of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel’s owner, the perfect companion for their adventures. Icy-hearted Mrs. Tifton is less pleased with the Penderwicks than Jeffrey, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. Is that any fun? For sure the summer will be unforgettable.

Go Eat Worms! (Goosebumps #21) by R.L. Stine

 Go Eat Worms! (Goosebumps #21) by R.L. Stine-122 pages

⭐⭐⭐

Obsessed with worms? That's putting it mildly. Todd is so fascinated with worms, he keeps a worm farm in his basement! Most of all, Todd loves torturing his sister and her best friend with worms. Dropping them in their hair. Down their backs.
Until one day, after cutting a worm in half, Todd notices something strange. The rest of the worms seems to be staring at him! Suddenly worms start showing up in the worst places for Todd. In his bed. In his homework. Even in his spaghetti!
What's a worm lover to do when his own worms are starting to gross him out?

Thoughts: This was alright. It wasn't my favorite Goosebumps book, but not bad. It's definitely one of the least scary (although none are too scary). I'm not mad that I read it, though. 

How To Spot a Mermaid: A Field Guide to Magical Sea People by Sarah Glenn Marsh

 How To Spot a Mermaid: A Field Guide to Magical Sea People by Sarah Glenn Marsh, 129 pages

This field guide helps to identify all sorts of mermaids that populate our wonderful world's oceans, rivers, and streams. With wondrously rendered color illustrations, How to Spot a Mermaid breaks down each type of mermaid, its preferred habitats, favorite music, and how they chose to interact with the world. 

Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink

Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink, 242 pages

Caddie Woodlawn is an 11-year-old girl who is brave, whip smart, and has a big, caring heart. Living in the wilds of Wisconsin, Caddie spends her days roaming with her brothers and her trusty dog Nero. Much to the consternation of her mother, Caddie would rather spend all day in the sun picking berries, befriending Indians, and fixing pocket watches than practice being a lady. But the year passes with its triumphs and tragedies, leaving Caddie to realize that change--and growing up--isn't so bad. 

Caddie Woodlawn was a great favorite of mine as a kid, and after I picked up a copy at the STL book fair, I had a wonderfully nostalgic pioneer vacation. The Little House series gets a lot of love, but I prefer Caddie Woodlawn. 

On Bullshit by Harry G. Frankfurt

 On Bullshit by Harry G. Frankfurt, 83 pages

This brief treatise on the art of bah humbag is ironically circuitous but is an interesting read all the same. 

The Mystery at Lilac Inn (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #4) by Carolyn Keene

The Mystery at Lilac Inn by Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #4, 200 pages

⭐⭐⭐/5

Synopsis (from StoryGraph)

Nancy and her friend Helen visit their friend Emily Willouby at the Lilac Inn, which Emily now owns, to help her plan her wedding. Emily plans on selling inherited diamonds in order to help fix up the Lilac Inn. However, Nancy soon learns that someone has been impersonating her and making expensive purchases under her name. Soon after, Emily's diamonds are stolen! Can Nancy find the thieves and recover the missing diamonds?