Welcome to the Hill, home to Twig the chipmunk and his furry friends. Trouble always seems to find Twig and today is no different than any other day. Failing in metal class, Twig is ordered to leave the classroom. Embarrassed and tired of being laughed at, the little chipmunk ponders his future. Unlike his BFF Lily, it's unlikely that Twig will be named a Master Metal Crafter. Twig isn't good at anything and he isn't sure what he wants to do. His favorite past time is reading and he spends most of his time with his beloved books, dreaming of adventure beyond the Hill. But, after stumbling across a magnificent egg in the forest, Twig's luck is about to change. Suddenly on top, Twig must decide who to trust and finds a friend in an unlikely creature. 

A story of magic and friendship, reader's of all ages will fall in love with all the creatures that inhabit the Hill. Middle school children will easily identify with Twig's classroom antics and his daily struggles with teachers and classmates. An imaginative tale filled with wonderful characters and beautiful illustrations. The story was open ended, leaving me to believe that Cole intends to visit this magical forest dwelling once again. If so, I'd gladly welcome Twig back. 

Henry Cole has illustrated many children's books, including his very own Jack's Garden, A Nest for Celeste, and On Meadowview Street. Visit Henry online at www.henrycole.net. 

* * I received an ARC courtesy of a Goodreads giveaway sponsored by Henry Cole. 

Oliver is the coolest cat around in his stylish white top hat. He's classy and clever and the most famous cat in the country. Of course, a cool cat needs a buddy to pal around with and Jumpy the kangaroo is the perfect best friend. Jumpy even lets Oliver travel in her pouch! Join Oliver and Jumpy as they seek adventure on the high seas in search of lost jewels and sunken treasure. Follow Oliver as he joins the circus and becomes a clown, jumps through hoops of fire, and learns to walk the tightropes. Spend a day after school working with Oliver, who's trying to earn enough money to buy himself a Christmas present.

Lots of fun, colorful illustrations for children to enjoy. Recommended for ages 3 - 10 . Short, comprehensive storylines with characters boy and girls will grow to love. There are three stories in this book. Beautiful, clear illustrations.

Story #34 - HOW I FOUND MY TOP HAT (illustrated by Maycee Ann Reyes)
Story #35 - OLIVER IN THE CIRCUS (illustrated by Yon Rifa'i)
Story #36 - SHIP WRECK (illustrated by Mario Teresco)

There are currently 62 Oliver and Jumpy stories (Twenty ebooks with three stories) available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Ibooks, and Kobo. For the latest news about Oliver and Jumpy, please visit:

Website: www.bedtimestory4you.com

**Many thanks to author Werner Stejskal for generously sharing this delightful series and providing me with an e-copy for review.