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Review! Crow Not Crow by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple – with guest poems by Jane Yolen!
Crow Not Crow Co-written by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple Illustrated by Elizabeth Dulemba 36 pages – ages 6+ Published by The Cornell Lab Publishing Group on August 28, 2018 Synopsis from Publisher- “New York Times bestselling children’s author, Jane… Read More ›
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Review and Giveaway! Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee #DragonPearlRRP
I am giving away a wonderful prize pack that was sent to me with the book I’m reviewing today! The contest runs from today until Sunday, January 27th at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be announced Monday the 28th. Entry… Read More ›
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Perfect Picture Book Friday! The Dreamer by Il Sung Na
52 pages – ages 6+ Published by Chronicle Books on September 11, 2018 Theme/Topic: Following dreams, Creative thinking, Problem solving Opening and Publisher’s Synopsis: Opening: “Once, there was a pig who admired birds.” Publisher’s Synopsis: “Once, there was a pig… Read More ›
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Perfect Picture Book Friday! Hush Up and Hibernate! by Sandra Markle
Hush Up and Hibernate! by Sandra Markle Illustrated by Howard McWilliam 36 pages – ages 4+ Series: Hush Up (Book 1) Published by Persnickety Press on August 27, 2018 Theme/Topic: Bears/Hibernation/Going to Bed Opening: “Mama Bear lifts her head and looks at… Read More ›
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Review! The Girl With More Than One Heart by Laura Geringer Bass
The Girl With More Than One Heart by Laura Geringer Bass 288 pages – ages 8+ Published by Harry N. Abrams April on 17, 2018 Publisher’s Synopsis: There are times we all feel we need more than one heart… Read More ›
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Review! Are You Scared Darth Vader? By Adam Rex
Today I welcome back a special guest reviewer that usually takes over graces my blog only on May the Fourth Be With You Day, but has decided to make a special appearance to talk about a book that stars him! Welcome back… Read More ›
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Perfect Picture Book Friday! Drawn Together by Minh Lê
Drawn Together Written by Minh Lê Illustrated by Dan Santat 40 pages – ages 5+ Published by Disney Hyperion on June 5, 2018 Genre- Realistic Theme/Topic- Drawing, Family Synopsis from Publisher- “When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of… Read More ›
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Creative Kid Thursday! Review – The Ultimate Book of Sharks by Brian Skerry
Happy Thursday! I just signed up for Tara Lazar’s STORYSTORM writing extravaganza! I used to do this years back when it was called PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month) but fell off the wagon for a bit. I felt like getting… Read More ›
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Review! Zoey’s Zany Life by Mikayla Lowrey
HAPPY 2019! I saw a meme my mom shared on her facebook page about the beginning of a new year. It really struck a chord with me and I wanted to find the original source of the picture (not show… Read More ›
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16 Year-Old Erik Will No Longer be Reviewing Books
It has come to that time where I bid adieu to reviewing books as a 16 year old. Why have I come to this life-altering decision after seven years of blogging???? Because it’s my birthday and I am now 17!… Read More ›