Lia Anshar's Honest Pages

  "Leap into the future! The Cosmos family lives in Banneker City, a spaceport on Earth in the year 2100."  The Solarball Slip-Up by Bryan Patrick Avery follows Charlie Cosmos, a curious and relatable young boy on an important mission: delivering his father’s smart key that was accidentally left at home. Simple enough, right?  Well… not quite.  On the way, Charlie and his friends decide to test out a brand-new solarball. As you can imagine, things don’t go exactly as planned. In the excitement, Charlie loses track of his dad’s device. What follows is a fun and slightly chaotic adventure filled with futuristic gadgets, friendship, and a lesson about responsibility. Will Charlie find the smart key in time, or will his solarball slip-up land him in serious trouble? Young readers will have to turn the pages to find out!  For ages 6–8, this early chapter book is such a refreshing read. I especially loved that it’s science fiction, something we don’t see nearly enoug...

  The Found Echoes of Singing Trees (Audiobook) by Kaby is an enjoyable children’s sci-fi adventure that blends mystery, environmental awareness, and heartwarming collaboration into one engaging story. The story introduces us to Louey, an orange cat, and his companions Chloe and Bassy as they embark on a journey to discover why the echoes of the ancient Forest are disappearing and how to restore the music to keep Marsimble alive.  In the story, readers are given a thoughtful explanation of the planet’s setting and why animals and plants coexist there, which adds an intriguing layer of world-building. While the mystery at the center of the plot is gentle and age-appropriate, it keeps young listeners curious and invested. The adventure is both entertaining and educational, weaving learning naturally into the narrative.  What stands out most is how it highlights the importance of plants and animals and the way they function together within an ecosystem. Through Louey and his...