When Shailey's dad gets a new job, he no longer has the time (or energy) to read to her. Shailey fires him and interviews fairy tale characters for the job.

I liked the premise of the book and the illustrations, but I think the book uses too many adult concepts. Kids will understand Shailey firing her dad, but will they really understand words like applicants, hygiene, and personal statement? If it was being read to them, the adult could explain, but is it really necessary to use these terms when easier, non-HR vocabulary would work just as well?

With a few edits, this could be a really cute story.

This book is going directly into the purchasing request system. An adorable story shows the trials and tribulations of getting a good reader for bedtime stories. A staffing issue that faces many young book-lovers I am sure. Each applicant references other favorite children’s tales and they soon show that the best candidate for the job can be hard to find. The story is equally funny, charming and well-paced. The illustrations are just darling, with a pleasing color palette and style. I would 100% recommend this book for our young patrons, and to their bedtime readers as well.

This was a treat to read. Drawings are lovely, literary interface with long-loved children's story characters and the cautionary tale of the importance of parents' and children's precious time together make this a story to be read over and over. I'll be buying several for grands.

This was a super cute story about a young girl searching for a replacement story teller for her dad who got a new job. I loved how this book included different fairy tale creatures who applied for the job. I had a huge smile on my face as I was reading this book, it made me feel all warm and nostalgic of my own childhood bedtime readings. The illustrations added so much more depth to the story. The illustrations caught my attention and added to the story – you can tell what is occurring by looking at the pictures.

Although I enjoyed the illustrations and clever story concept, some of the actions, reasonings, and words of the young girl seemed harsh. If readers do not take it as rude and maybe just precocious, they may enjoy this title.

This is a lovely picture book that is perfect for a read-aloud. The storyline will resonate with many young children and their parents. The diverse main character, Shailey and her dad have a wonderful story time routine that goes awry when dad starts a new job. The hilarious attempts by Shailey to find a replacement for her beloved dad are contained in the rest of the story. A wonderful book that will be a great gift for new parents and others beginning their bedtime routines at home. Loved it!
I was provided this e-arc for an honest review.

Shailey is a little girl who loves bedtime, and the stories she shares with her father... until he gets a new job. Then she interviews other people (and animals... and objects) for the position of storyteller each night. Even with each whimsical character, she still can't find anyone to read to her the way her father can. Finally one night she decides to hire him back, but only under certain conditions.

This was a cute book that reminds us to unplug and spend time with our loved ones. The fun elements of all the fairy tale characters was a nice touch, that made way for giggles. We really liked this book and would recommend! 4*

*I received this eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Shailey loves bedtime stories, so what is she to do when he dad becomes too busy with his new job? Hire a replacement of course! Unfortunately, her applicants are a series of fairy tale characters who don't quite fit the role. This book is a promising premise, and the artwork is adorable. However, the story fell flat for me. I wish I liked this more as it's a cute concept and the art is great, but this was just ok.

This was adorable and I loved the tie-in with all the famous children's story. also diversity in picture books makes me so happy. Will definitely be buying this for my friends with kids and recommending as well.

SUCH a cute book! I think kiddos will love seeing characters they know and love from familiar stories apply to be the new bedtime book reader!

The illustrations in this book remind me of Hair Love and Not Quite Snow White. I love them. And the way that all of the applicants are characters! This is one of those picture books that the reading adult can enjoy as much as the read to child.

I am beyond excited to receive an ARC of this amazing story from #netgalley . The first time I saw a picture of this cover I was immediately drawn in and wanted to read it! Everything about the front cover and title is adorable and I love that it includes diverse characters! This is a book my class will love and I will definitely purchase a hard copy once it comes out.

I started reading it and was hooked! Shailey loves reading with her dad every night, but then he gets a new job and she decides to interview fairy tale characters to take his place! I laughed as she added on requirements to her help wanted sign. She learns that it might not be easy to replace him. This is a book that kids and adults will definitely enjoy!

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book! I enjoyed reading it and will be ordering it for the Children’s Room at my library! I think children will love seeing all the fairy tale characters that show up during the story! Once we own it I will also read it to preschoolers for storytime! Thank you again!

My 5 year old daughter says “it’s awesome” and she loves it 105%. It’s adorable but works best if your kids have read some of the common stories like the three bigs, Cinderella, etc.

The book was a quick read and perfect for my young readers in K4-2nd grade. The illustrations sold the book for me, although the story fell a bit flat,

One of the cleverest books written in a long time. Help Wanted, Must Love Books takes on the myriad cast of stories to make sure they will have the right qualifications to read a little girl her book at night once her father gets a new job that just wipes him out at the end of the day. Not only will children appreciate the book, but adults will as well, sending the message that we need to drill through what is important, even through the exhaustion. I love books, and especially this book!

Help Wanted, Must Love Books is an adorable picture book with lots of fun fairy tale connections. Shailey fires her dad as her bedtime story reader when his new job gets int he way, but her interviews for a replacement don't go very smoothly.
Help Wanted, Must Love Books is a gorgeously illustrated, sweet, but simple book.

This is a tale about a daughter who's father got a new job and is unable to read to her at bedtime. So what does she do? Put up a help wanted sign for someone new to read her books at bedtime! It is a fun read about the hassles she goes through to find the right person. This is such a cute book and will be going on my wish list since it is a story my daughters would love!

This book was given to me an an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in an exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

While I do think this is an enjoyable enough story that children would probably enjoy, that’s pretty much all it was for me: an enjoyable enough story. I like children’s books with a deeper meaning that make kids think. Sadly, this book just didn’t do that for me.

This was super cute! I love how all of the different 'storytellers' are depicted and seeing the resumes at the end was such a nice touch. The ending was peaceful, happy, and cute and it just warmed my heart so much!