Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Wrote Children's Books
Celebrities they're just like us! Just kidding, they're not and can get books published with ease. Here are some celebrities that might surprise you to learn that they've written children's books, and my reviews. I have a six year old! I'm an expert!
Natalie Portman - "Natalie Portman's Fables"
Description: From realizing that there is no “right” way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of Natalie Portman’s Fables are modern takes on timeless life lessons.
Amazon Rating: 4.7/5
My Rating: 2/5 (Have I read this? No. Do I think it is necessary for celebrities to rewrite fables? Also no.)
Kristin Bell - "The World Needs More Purple People"
Description: Actress, producer, and parent Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Veronica Mars, Frozen) and creative director and parent Benjamin Hart have a new challenge for you and your kids: become a purple person by embracing what makes YOU special while finding common ground with those around you.
Amazon Rating: 4.8/5
My Rating: 1/5 (Very "I don't see color.")
Gabrielle Union - "Welcome to the Party"
Description: Inspired by the eagerly awaited birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning actress Gabrielle Union pens a festive and universal love letter from parents to little ones, perfect for welcoming a baby to the party of life!
Amazon Rating: 4.8/5
My Rating: 4.5/5 (Very cute, although a very simple story. Good for kids who are welcoming new siblings.)
Jerry Seinfeld - "Halloween"
Description: In his first picture book, comedian and bestselling author Jerry Seinfeld captures on the page his hilarious views on Halloween, from Superman costumes that look like pajamas to the agony of getting bad trick-or-treat candy. Seinfeld's tale resonates with vivid experiences of a night every kid loves.
Amazon Rating: 4.4/5
My Rating: 0/5 (I haven't read this one either but jfc the art is going to haunt my nightmares for life.)
Colin Meloy - "Everyone's Awake"
Description: Giggle your way to sweet and silly dreams! A simple goodnight routine turns marvelously madcap in this cleverly rhymed picture book. Instead of settling down to sleep, Dad bakes bread, Mom fixes the roof, and Grandma plays cards with a ghost. And between the dog, the cat, Sister, and Brother, there's at least three different wars being waged! A modern classic perfect for read-aloud fun and bedtime alike.
Amazon Rating: 4.3/5
My Rating: 5/5 (The inspiration for this post, my son LOVES this book. One oft-quoted page in our family is "The cat was giving poke tattoos and prank calling the cops." A++, no notes.)
Richard Ayoade - "The Book That No One Wanted to Read"
Description: From actor-author-broadcaster-comedian-filmmaker Richard Ayoade comes a book narrated by . . . a book. Quirky, smart, and genre-busting, this is the saga of a book that nobody wants to read-until the day it meets YOU.
Amazon's Rating: 4.5/5
My Rating: 5/5 (You can imagine this in Ayoade's voice, and it's very clever and fun.)
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