Multicultural Children’s Book Day (1/27/18) is in its 5th year and was founded by Valarie Budayr from Jump Into A Book and Mia Wenjen from PragmaticMom. Our mission is to raise awareness of the ongoing need to include kids’ books that celebrate diversity in… Read More ›
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Review! This Book Stinks! by Sarah Wassner Flynn
This Book Stinks!: Gross Garbage, Rotten Rubbish, and the Science of Trash By Sarah Wassner Flynn 128 pages – ages 9+ Published by National Geographic Children’s Books on March 28, 2017 Synopsis from Publisher- “Get up close and personal with a… Read More ›
Review! Hidden Dangers by Lola M. Schaefer
Hidden Dangers Written by Lola M. Schaefer Illustrated by Tymn Armstrong 40 pages – ages 6+ Published by Chronicle Books on August 8, 2017 Synopsis from Publisher- “These 13 deadly creatures can be difficult to spot until you’re right on top… Read More ›
Review! 100 Things to Be When You Grow Up by Lisa M. Gerry
100 Things to Be When You Grow Up By Lisa M. Gerry 256pages – ages 7+ Published by National Geographic Children’s Books on March 14, 2017 Synopsis from Publisher- “Who says adults can’t have fun? This book explores 100 of… Read More ›
Blog Tour! TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE: IT’S ALIVE! By Ammi-Joan Paquette and Laurie A. Thompson
TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE: IT’S ALIVE! By Ammi-Joan Paquette and Laurie A. Thompson Illustrated by Lisa K. Weber 176 pages – ages 7+ Will be Published by Walden Pond Press on June 27, 2017 Synopsis from Publisher- “Did you know… Read More ›
Review! Motor Girls by Sue Macy
Motor Girls: How Women Took the Wheel and Drove Boldly Into the Twentieth Century Written by Sue Macy, Foreword by Danica Patrick 96 pages – ages 9+ Published by National Geographic Children’s Books on February 7, 2017 Synopsis from Publisher-… Read More ›
Review! Double Cross: Deception Techniques in War by Paul B. Janeczko
Double Cross: Deception Techniques in War by Paul B. Janeczko 256 pages – ages 9+ Published by Candlewick Press on April 25th, 2017 (TODAY!) Synopsis From Publisher- “The biblical account of Gideon. The ancient story of the Trojan horse. Deceptive… Read More ›
Review! Isaac The Alchemist By Mary Losure
Isaac The Alchemist: Secrets of Isaac Newton, Reveal’d By Mary Losure 176 pages – ages 9+ Published by Candlewick on February 1, 2017 Synopsis From the Publisher- A surprising true story of Isaac Newton’s boyhood suggests an intellectual development owing… Read More ›
Review! Our Country’s Presidents by Ann Bausam
Our Country’s Presidents: A Complete Encyclopedia of the U.S. Presidency By Ann Bausam 224 pages – ages 9+ Published by National Geographic Children’s Books on January 10, 2017 Synopsis From the Publisher- National Geographic presents the 43 individuals who have… Read More ›
Review! Super Gear by Jennifer Swanson
Super Gear: Nanotechnology and Sports Team Up By Jennifer Swanson 80 pages – ages 8+ Published by Charlesbridge on June 7, 2016 Synopsis from Publisher- How are the sports played by Michael Phelps, Serena Williams, Michelle Wie, and Usain Bolt related? Nanotechnology! Take… Read More ›