As a preschool teacher, I love finding books that have potential for classroom activities as well as ones that can drive conversation. And that is just the kind of book Must Love Books is.

As I was reading it I thought of so many learning opportunities- I loved that the characters were illustrated with clear facial expressions and emotions to help kids identify the feeling the character is having.

I also enjoyed the fairy tale character references. I found them funny and quirky, and I think adults and children alike will enjoy the puns and humor.

I thought the word choice was fantastic- there were so many fun, new words that this book will expose kids to.

Must Live Books will be a great addition to a classroom library as well as a home library.

Shailey loves story time with her dad. When he gets a new job and is no longer up to par as a reading partner, she fires him and looks to hire a new bedtime storyteller. Her flyer brings in many interesting fairy tale regulars willing to read to her, resumes included. I loved the array of characters. Shailey is adorable. I read this via NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher.

I absolutely adored this book! Funny, sweet, and engaging! I will add this to my classroom collection.

What a cute book. Shailey's dad used to read bedtime stories to her every night until he got a new job. She hosts job interviews for a new bedtime reader and some crazy characters ensue. Definitely a cute whimsical book. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I thought this book was cute and fun but it just feel short for me. I can’t pinpoint exactly what it was but I just didn’t love it.

The vocabulary of this picture book seems to be a little too advanced for the age-range the author is intending to attract. Although this is certainly a read-aloud book, some of the words, such as "resume", "applicant", and "despaired" are hard for children to understand. While parents might try to explain these advanced words, children's comprehension might be lost as these words are difficult to comprehend. While the concept of a child creating a job opening for a bedtime storyteller, I suggest that the author simplifies the vocabulary.

The illustrations are colorful, creative, and eye-catching, and they illustrate familiar storybook characters in a unique way. The main characters are diverse in ethnicity, however, I do note that all the fairytale characters remain white. I might suggest changing a few of the characters so that children can relate not only to the main character (Shaliey) but also see themselves in the imaginary characters that apply for the position.

The plot is very cute and appropriate for read-aloud, and it can inspire parents to read fairy tales to their children as the book introduces several different tales.

*Disclaimer: I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love books about books but unfortunately this didn't capture my attention. I think that the idea was good and the illustration style was fun but if it doesn't hold my attention as an adult, it definitely won't survive storytime with my son. The design of the book seemed a little sloppy and the moral of the story was confused. Unfortunately I wouldn't recommend this one.

1 out of 5 stars!

This book is going to melt your heart and entertain your little one until the very end. Beautiful illustrations combined with familiar fairy tale characters makes this book a must have. Not too long and an easy read. Perfect for a bedtime story. You won't be disappointed.

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I’m sorry. I use a Chromebook and I am unable to download the book to review.

I’m sorry. I use a Chromebook and I am unable to download the book to review.

I’m sorry. I use a Chromebook and I am unable to download the book to review.

I’m sorry. I use a Chromebook and I am unable to download the book to review.

This book is ADORABLE! If you love strong, opinionated heroines and slightly twisted fairy tales, this is the bedtime book for you! Super sweet illustrations, a smattering of fairy tale characters cleverly mentioned, and excellent verbs (plus a few fairy tale character resumes at the end of the book), this clever tale will keep you turning pages until your eyes droop and you're ready for bed. ;)

Shaileys is not like most kids, she loves getting ready for bed! That is until her Daddy cant be her story teller anymore and she has to find someone new.
I read this story with my two year old daughter on my lap and we both just loved it. She was drawn in by the vivid and adorable illustrations and the characters she recognised and I really loved the 'bookishness' of the story.

By incorporating much loved fairy tale characters into the story line, Johnson's book is intelligent and age appropriate and also gives you so much more to read than just the words. We sat for an hour looking at the characters, talking about their own stories and revelling in all the adventures within this adventure.

The moral here is beautiful too and probably a timely reminder for all parents, myself included. Children want uinterupted parent time that is mindfull, engaged. They don't understand the time pressures we face and neither they should. Phones should be banned during story time!

A wonderful read; definitely one I will be purchasing for my daughters growing ollection.

Kids with busy dads will relate to this cute story. Little Shailey's dad has a new job, and he's now busy during the evenings. His work is getting in the way of her bedtime story, so Shailey interviews other candidates to read to her before bed.

Plenty of storybook characters are interested in the job, and Shailey quickly learns she'll need to be more specific in the job description.

The illustrations were a lot of fun to look at, and I appreciated that the main characters are people of color.

Recommended as a read-aloud for the 4-7 age group.

Thanks to NetGalley and Capstone for the free digital review copy.

This was such a cute little story. I requested it in hopes I would receive it and could read it to my daughters before bedtime. Now I can't wait to pick up a finished copy in March so we can add it to their library.

This is a very cute, fun and heartwarming story, even more for those who love to read or to listen to stories. I loved the way the author played with the famous fairytales to make her own.

There isn't much to say about the story per se, because it's short, like a children's book usually is, but is so good. I'm looking forward to this being published in Brazil, so I can give a copy to my goddaughter.

Shailey’s dad tells the best bedtime stories BUT he’s got a new job and well, Shailey has no choice but to fire him! She puts up a job ad “Help wanted, must love books”. Favourite classic fairytale characters begin interviewing for the position from the three little pigs to Cinderella and Hook. But will any of them meet Shailey’s high expectations or will bedtime be ruined forever?

Courtney’s illustrations are fabulous and I laughed out loud at the spread where Shailey fires her dad! The job ad is brilliant and I love how Shailey adds additional requirements based on the previous interviews - it’s impossible not to laugh!

This is a hilarious picture book that is full of heart. I loved seeing how each classic fairytale character would fair in their interviews and I couldn’t keep a smile off my face when I read the sweet ending. It was wonderful to see a diverse character at the heart of this universal story.

I am very grateful to the publisher for providing me with an advanced digital copy via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

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This picture book is adorable!!
It has beautiful illustrations and the story is so sweet. It;s main theme is the special bond between a father and his daughter and the importance of family time.
I highly recommend this picture book.

An adorable story about a special father/daughter relationship. Shailey and her dad read bedtime stories every night but when her dad gets a new job he can no longer do their bedtime routine. Shailey decides to fire him and sets out to find someone else to read her her favorite bedtime stories. Kids and adults can both identify with the idea of this book. An enjoyable tale from beginning to end. I highly recommend this picture book. I am grateful to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book in exchange for a honest review.

A cute story about the importance of bed time stories and family time. The characters are cute and the conclusion satisfying. Good reading material for demanding tiny book nerds.

This book is fab! A little girl hopes to find a replacement for her dad, who has a new job and so no longer has enough time for bedtime stories. Children will love the prospective story readers and spotting the different tales they come from. This will be an excellent addition to the class library.

This delightful picture book takes the familiar setting of bedtime stories, and gives it a playful twist. Shailey enjoys her bedtime story routine with her father, but when he gets a new job, he becomes too distracted, leading to the first twist - Shailey fires him! She creates a job posting, which is very clever (and not often seen in picture books) and begins to interview applicants. I loved that Courtney Dawson’s illustrations really told so much of the story throughout the interviews, since none of the applicants were actually named. Children will enjoy using the visual and written clues to name the fairy tale characters who apply for the job. I loved the different reasons why the applicants were turned down, and the details in the artwork are both hilarious and brilliant. The ending is sweet and happy, with a subtle and gentle message to caregivers. The additional resumes (perhaps in the endpapers? It was hard to tell in the e-book version) were hilarious.
Janet Sumner Johnson has crafted a tale that is just right for bedtime - the words flow easily, keeping the story moving, while the illustrations help to slow the reader down. The art and words are so perfectly matched in this book, creating a truly wonderful reading experience. I am lucky enough to have a 6 year old at home to read with, and as a bedtime story aficionado, he gave this terrific story two thumbs up and lots of giggles.
Thanks to #netgalley for letting me preview this book. Opinions are my own.