Such a fun rhyming book. The cover is very visually appealing and will catch the eyes of young readers. I loved all the play on words and it’s also a great book to teach conflict resolution. I’ll be buying this book for my elementary library!

<i>Axolotl and Axolittle</i> by Jess Hitchman, illustrated by Sarah Rebar, is a delightful and creative children's book that introduces the two siblings in a charming and playful way. The author uses rhyming and clever wordplay, especially focusing on the "L" sound at the end of "axolotl" and "axolittle," which makes the story engaging and fun for young readers. The whimsical tone of the narrative is enhanced by Sarah Rebar’s colorful and vibrant illustrations, bringing the world and its adorable characters to life.

The artwork in this book is absolutely beautiful and complements the playful tone of the story perfectly. The soft, pastel-like illustrations bring the characters and scenes to life in a way that's both visually striking and comforting. The adorable details—like the quirky dad’s mustache—really make the characters feel personal and memorable.

While the musicality of the rhyming flow feels a little strained in the middle of the book—likely due to the author running out of ways to play with the axolotl sound—the rhythm is quickly restored by the end, bringing the story back into its groove. One of the sweetest moments in the story comes when the dad steps in to help the siblings resolve their fight, adding a heartwarming touch to the resolution. Though simple, the book’s message about sibling relationships and the importance of making up is delivered in an endearing way. <i>Axolotl and Axolittle</i> is a perfect read for younger children, offering a playful yet meaningful experience with plenty of charm and warmth.

Mother of two here, and we absolutely LOVED Axolotl and Axolittle, by Jess Hitchman! Axolotls are so popular right now and this book was so clever and creative! The story follows an older sister, Axolotl, and her little brother Axolittle. The writing was so fun and we all laughed out loud when the kids yelled for their Axo-Dad-L. My kids and I loved the illustrations, by Sarah Rebar. Everything was so creatively done! This was the perfect book for my axolotl-loving 8-year-old and 5-year-old, we would definitely recommend this to another family.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks kids for this eARC!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was an adorable book! I adored the illustrations and the story. This was so cute!

Thank you NetGalley for the ebook arc. Super cute kids books based on axolotls one with a big personality and big energy while the other is calmer and quiet.

Aww I imagine this is the cutest book ever but it didn't format to my kindle I could only see bits and pieces. I look to see if I can figure out the right settings.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me access to this ARC.

This picture book is a sweet sibling story featuring adorable axolotls! The bright colours and silly rhymes will delight kids, and the way the siblings resolve their issues with a hug and a cry will help parents a-lot-l.

A cute story about a sister and brother who mostly like to do things together but sometimes have quibbles. The illustrations are super cute!

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.

This is so cute and even more clever!! Both a silly way to get more familiar with words and an adorable way to get more familiar with Axolotls, I'll be looking for this one to add to my son's library!

I highly recommend this to anyone, especially those w a little who loves axolotls. (Or a mom who wants their littles to love axolotls bc she does bc why wouldn't you?? (me! that mom is me!))

{Thank you bunches to Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Jess Hitchman, Sarah Rebar and NetGalley for the DRC in exchange for my honest review!}

This book was so cute. Would make for a fun read aloud in a classroom with all the fun puns and play on words. Would also be a good book for siblings who could not be more different.
Thanks- alotle for you for this advanced copy to review - my kids enjoyed it.

This is a cute story about siblings, and I like that it showcases the differences between them, There are however about 15 too many puns. It was clever at first but then distracted from the story.

The book was beautifully written. Overall, the book was well written and I did really enjoy it. Thank you for this advance reading copy!

WOWOWOWOWOW. This is so cuteeeeee!! I def want to get this for all my friends that have more than one kid. I think children would love this so much.

This book is so cute! Take it from an axolotl owner, this book is great!
I love the play on words with the axolotl and axolittle. The rhythm of the rhyming word is fun to say and read out loud!
Love the plot and the conclusion!
Great illustration. The resolution seems like it could use one more step in there. Something focusing on the siblings thinking about how they love the other or feel. But the book makes sense and is still a good read with out that.

This was such a cute children's book about two Axolotl siblings who have a squabble and then learn to make up. I loved all the axolotl puns! The illustrations were colorful and whimsical and I especially enjoyed that the primary parent in the story was the father figure! I read it to my kids (one of whom is OBSESSED with axolotls) and they loved it too! Highly recommended! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

Thank you for the ARC. I absolutely loved the play on words and rhymes. When I requested this book, I wasn’t sure what to expect but I’m so happy I did. It made me grin-a-lot, haha.

Netgalley ARC - This is a cute spunky book with fun word play and lots of love. I think the cover is extra cute and I like the color scheme

This is a cute rhyming picture book, but it is so bright and has so much energy! This is one of those books where you're grinning while you read, and that would be exciting to read aloud and interact with kids. And then in the end, there was a sweet family moment. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

Axolotl and Axolittle by Jess Hitchman may be one of the cutest rhyming books I’ve ever read. I love the illustrations, I love the characters, I love the play on words, and I love the message…. ALOT-L! When the siblings squabble, Dad jumps in to save the day and all is right in the axolotl family once again.

Thank you to NetGalley for this adorable story that will be a welcome addition to any classroom library or bedtime read aloud collection.

Homeschool mom honest review!
We read this for bed time tonight and my son (and me) loved it! The whole book is full of fun rhymes, Jess Hitchman put in the WORK to find so many ways to rhyme words with Axolotl and Axolittle. My son is not always the most engaged reader, but the is story is fun and had him trying to guess what the next rhymes were going to be. Axolotl (big sister) and Axolittle (baby brother) are relatable characters that any brother and sister duo can see themselves in!

Pre-order Axolotl and Axolittle today! On shelves July 8th!
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