This book is a super cute book about two axolotl siblings who are complete opposites but are best of friends...until they get into an argument and need a little help from their dad. Kids will love the cute pictures and rhyming text, which are based off the names Axolotl and Axolittle.

I received a digital ARC of this book thanks to the publisher and NetGalley. Full disclosure: I could not get the digital ARC to open in the NetGalley Reader so I had to wait until after publication so I could check it out from my library.

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Not my favorite book and not one I would reach for again.

A book that shows just what I mean when I say that ones to go the extra length are those more likely to get five full stars - this has such a wonderful, and wonderfully sustained, rhyming narrative that it really does stand out. The story is a simple, but very recognisable one, of two chalk-and-cheese siblings, who happen to be axolotls, having a falling-out. Luckily, someone is on hand to get them back together, for this is a family that can do that. Fun and vibrant art and just the sheer joy of the wordplay make this something to receive very warmly - so much so I can actually see quibbles rising from having to share it. I really hope it sells an axo-lot-l.

This was so cute. I read this to my son at bedtime and this books was entertaining, He requested it the next night as well. I loved how the little axolotls went to their dad for help with their conflict.

Short and sweet book featuring axolotl siblings who are quite the opposite and learn how to get along with each other with help of their dad. This would be a great one-on-one or storytime read as the book has no more than a sentence or two on each page and very fun rhymes along the way.

This was a very well crafted children’s book. The relationship between siblings is so complex and this book did a great job showing that dynamic. There was emphasis on their differences but it also how they love each other. The rhymes make it accessible to young readers. The illustrations are beautiful. The characters are fun and kids will love them. It would make a great series.

My own kids loved this book an axo-lot-l! A fun story about siblings who are quite different, but end up making up with their dad. A fun read!

✨Book Review✨
⭐️Axolotl and Axolittle ⭐️

Synopsis:
A brother and sister who are opposites learn to get along.

My thoughts:
🤔 This is a cute story. It is very playful with funny moments and some sweet moments.
🤔 Axolotls are wildly popular. Combine that with illustrations that are bright and colorful, and this book is sure to be a hit with young readers.
🤔 Lots of clever rhymes can be found in this one. Many of which are invented words, which I usually don’t love, but I think these invented words fit this story.

Who is going to love it? Children who ….
❤ …love AXOLOTLS.
❤️ …love STORIES THAT RHYME.
❤️ …love FAMILY STORYTIME. This one is good for the whole family!

🥰Thank you to Sourebooks Kids @sourcebookskids and @NetGalley for this gifted eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Axolotl and Axolittle is a playful, brightly illustrated story that’s just right for preschool through 2nd grade. It follows two axolotl siblings who can’t seem to stop arguing, in a way that feels both funny and familiar to anyone with brothers or sisters.

The bright, colorful artwork makes the underwater setting pop, and the characters’ expressions add even more humor. Kids will love the silly touches throughout the story-especially the dad’s mustache! The book gently shows how siblings can work through disagreements, but it keeps the focus on fun rather than a heavy lesson.

This is a light, funny read with plenty of kid appeal. It’s a great pick for story time, and one younger readers will want to hear again and again.

My son and I absolutely loved this book. We have already read it 3 times. I definitely recommend it! It’s a sweet little story about siblings that has some funny moments and some very sweet moments. ♥️

I posed my review on Goodreads and Barnes and noble. I will also be posting it to Amazon on release day. Thank you for the opportunity to review this cute story!

My 3 kids (ages 3, 6, and 8) found this book to be very cute and funny. They love axolotls and this book features a brother, sister, and dad axolotl. The brother and sister have fun together, but get into a squabble and have to work it out. The book is a little bit of a tongue twister as most of the words end in “a-lotl” or “a little,” but the kids got a kick out of it. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this fun children’s title.

In this rhyming story Axolotl and Axolittle are siblings who enjoy playing together. Axolotl is an exuberant extrovert while Axolittle is an introvert. When they get in a dispute sparked by Axolotl’s a lot-ness, Axo-Dad-L steps in to help smooth things over. While sibling conflict and conflict resolution strategies are familiar storylines, the fun, vibrant artwork, rhyming scheme, and wordplay make the story fresh and engaging. This sweet story will ring true with many readers with siblings and with their parents, too.

This was so much fun!
Really enjoyed the clever rhymes and thought the pictures of the axolotl and axolittle together were really cute.

Highly recommend for kids ages 0-8 and anyone who likes axolotls!
Many thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy for review!

What a perfect book for siblings that are a little different, but love each other an axo-LOT-l. This colorful storybook with adorable illustrations made me nostalgic for the days where my sister and I would share a snack on the couch and curl up and read each other books. I hope this becomes a regular in a stack of books for a pair of siblings who fight sometimes, but read together.

This is such a cute and heartwarming children’s book!

I love axolotls and seeing them get recognition in a children’s book is so special and memorable. This story is told in such a cute and entertaining way for children with so many plays on the word “axolotl” and it doesn’t come off as annoying or being too much. It’s sweet and cute each time.

The artwork is beautiful and mesmerizing on each and every page. I love all of the colors and the designs for each axolotl. They are all just so freaking cute.

Overall, this story, while very adorable, also has a message for those little ones who clash with their sibling’s personality. It’s such a charming book with lots of heart and axolotl love!

"Axolotl and Axolittle" presents two brightly colored siblings in an art style that is reminiscent of Zachariah OHora. Magenta Axolotl is an extrovert to her introverted yellow brother, Axolittle. The clever wordplay continues in a rhyming style of "they axo-lutely run the show, no matter where they axo-go" but gets strained along with the sibling's relationship. From there, stronger rhymes wibble and wobble to keep within the vague sounds-like form, culminating with both of them shouting, "Things are getting really bad-l. It's time to call for Axo-dad-l."

The siblings both cry on their mustached dad and make up, returning to their happy family time together. So while some of the writing is reaching (and the jumping-jacks-olotl is reused) kids who love this animal will be entertained and the art is consistently wonderful. But it may resort in some massaging of the narration for read-alouds.

Apropos of nothing: "axo-fiffle-fuffle" is still an exclamation I hope to use in my librarian time.

SO CUTE! My kids loved it (and so did I) and it is the perfect little story for opening a conversation about fighting with siblings and repairing so you can get back to loving each other and having fun. The rhymes make for a very nice reading cadence and the art is super cute. We loved it!

We loved Axolotl and Axolittle! This was a sweet book about a big sibling and a little sibling that seem like polar opposites. Axolotl likes to be loud and has lots of energy. Axolittle likes to play quietly and loves science. They find a way to both do what they enjoy together. I loved this for my kiddos who are very similar to the characters in this book. Thank you for the early copy to review!

Axolotl and Axolittle by Jess Hitchman, illustrated by Sarah Rebar

Axolotl and Axolittle is an "axo-lutely" adorable picture book that my axolotl-loving 4th grader absolutely adored! Bright, colorful illustrations bring cheerful characters to life, while the playful rhyming text makes it a delight for readers of all ages.

The story concentrates on two sibling axolotls navigating their differences, learning to embrace what makes them unique, and finding a way to resolve their conflict (with a little help from their dad with a quirky moustache!)

This sweet, feel-good read is perfect for bedtime or classroom story time, for families with siblings, or really for anyone who adores axolotls!

Thank you to SOURCEBOOKS Kids and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was fun. Kids at story time would love it. It’s a typical story but it’s adding the lot in the little at the end of various words that help keep the book in cadence and it’s that play on words that kids are going to thoroughly enjoy. Plus, the vibrant illustrations just makes this book an A+ for any library.