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Board Book Look (1): The Swing & Saffy and Ollie
The Swing by Robert Louis Stevenson, illus. Julie Morstad Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Simply Read Books. Thank you! Publication: November 5, 2012 by Simply Read Books Verdict: Excellent “How do you like to go up in a swing, Up in the air so blue? Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing Ever a child… Read more
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Got lots of plans for this weekzzzz….
I hope everyone is having a lovely Easter break and/or long weekend! This has been much of my weekend. Just imagine a book under my nose instead of a plank. Read more
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Review: Little Miss Evil by Bryce Leung & Kristy Shen
Review: Little Miss Evil by Bryce Leung & Kristy Shen Source: Digital galley courtesy of Spencer Hill Press via NetGalley. Thank you! Publication date: March 10, 2015 Verdict: Okay/Good Book Description: When you live in a volcano, ride to school in a helicopter, and regularly see your dad on the news with the caption “EVIL… Read more
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Picture Book Review: Mo and Beau by Vanya Nastanlieva
Mo and Beau by Vanya Nastanlieva Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Simply Read Books. Thank you! Publication: February 20, 2015 by Simply Read Books Verdict: Very Good Book Description: Little mouse Mo wants to play. But big bear Beau is tired, and getting ready for sleep. Luckily Mo finds the perfect way to have fun: by… Read more
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Review: The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan
Review: The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan Source: Digital galley courtesy of Grand Central Publishing via NetGalley. Thank you! Expected Publication: April 7, 2015 by Grand Central Publishing Verdict: Okay/Good Book Description: “If I’m Cinderella today, I dread who they’ll think I am tomorrow. I guess it depends on what I do… Read more
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Review: The Truth Commission by Susan Juby
Review: The Truth Commission by Susan Juby Source: ARC courtesy of Goodreads First Reads and Penguin Canada. Thank you! Expected Publication: April 14, 2015 by Razorbill Canada Verdict: Excellent Book Description: Open secrets are the heart of gossip—the things that no one is brave or clueless enough to ask. That is, except for Normandy Pale… Read more
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Picture Book Picks: Spring & Other Nice Things
When I think about picture books for springtime, I often think of changing seasons, flowers blooming, sunshine…and lots and lots of cute animals. Here is a list of some of my top picks for spring-ready picture books. From classics to new titles, from whales to wombats, here- in no particular order- are my picks: And… Read more
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Great Picture Books! (3)
The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach. With vibrant illustrations and a fun-with-a-twist story to boot, this picture book is a real joy. From the opening page the narrator tells us that “It all started with the bear”… And so follows a grand tale about a joyously illustrated bear and how he gets to… Read more
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Blog on Fire Tour: Review of Thrice Burned by Angela Misri
Welcome to day two of the Blog on Fire: Thrice Burned Blog Tour. Today’s stop on Fab Book Reviews features an advance review of Angela Misri’s soon-to-be-released novel! Review: Thrice Burned (Portia Adams Adventure #2) by Angela Misri Source: ARC courtesy of Fierce Ink Press. Thank you! Expected Publication: March 24, 2015 by Fierce Ink… Read more
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