We really liked Princess Cora and the Crocodile by Laura Amy Schlitz. It was strange and funny, and well paced for an illustrated chapter book. Plus, it had a good message about parents needing to listen to their kids.

Polar Black Cherry stands above all other Sparkling Waters, as far as I’m concerned. They also make a cranberry lime that’s delicious, and the standard flavors (lemon, lime, tangerine) are all good. On the negative side, I found the their “Orange Vanilla” to be undrinkable.