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Children’s Reviews: Shy Willow and Charlie & Mouse Even Better
Hello readers! Two absolutely lovely children’s books on the review docket today, courtesy of the kind folks at Raincoast Books. I will be talking about the picture book Shy Willow by Cat Min, as well as the early chapter book Charlie & Mouse Even Better by Laurel Snyder and Emily Hughes. Happy reading! The picture Read more
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An Interview with Authors Frances Greenslade and Polly Horvath!
Hello, everyone! Something a little bit different, but a lot special: I had the absolute pleasure of being asked by friends at Penguin Random House Canada to virtually interview British Columbia-based authors Francie (Frances) Greenslade and Polly Horvath for a middle grade panel talking about their newest books, survival, book recommendations, and so much more! Read more
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Cover Reveal: Lindsay Currie’s WHAT LIVES IN THE WOODS
Hello readers, wishing you all a safe and happy 2021! I am thrilled to be able to welcome in the new year in awesome style with a very special cover reveal! Lindsay Currie, author of fantastic and spooky middle grade reads such as The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street, as well as the Fall 2020 Read more
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Picture Book Reviews: Santa Baby & Bye, Penguin!
On review today are some delightful (and perfectly seasonal!) reads, courtesy of friends at Raincoast Books. I will be taking a look at Santa Baby by Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox, and Bye, Penguin! by Seou Lee. Happy winter reading! If you have had the pleasure of reading Llama Destroys the World or Llama Unleashes Read more
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Children’s Reviews: Son of Happy & Holiday!
Two unusual and enjoyable children’s books on the review docket today! Courtesy of friends at Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press , I will be talking about Son of Happy by Cary Fagan and Milan Pavlović, and the picture book Holiday! by Natalie Nelson. Happy reading, everyone! Over the course of 2020, I have been reading Read more
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Cozy Up to Mysteries from Tara Lush and Victoria Gilbert
Due in part to a slightly awry reading schedule- and one where I tend to focus on children’s genres most often- I don’t get to mystery reading as often as I might wish to. But when I dive in, all the joy and comfort a solid and fun cozy mystery brings welcomes me right back! Read more
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Graphic Novel Review: Flamer by Mike Curato
Review: Flamer by Mike Curato Source: ARC courtesy of Raincoast Books. Thank you! Publication: September 1, 2020 by Henry Holt and Company I know I’m not gay. Gay boys like other boys. I hate boys. They’re mean, and scary, and they’re always destroying something or saying something dumb or both. I hate that word. Gay. Read more
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Picture Book Fun with Let’s Dance! & Comet the Unstoppable Reindeer
Get ready to wiggle, dance, and giggle (a lot) with two fantastic and fun picture books! On the review docket today, I have Let’s Dance! by Valerie Bolling and Maine Diaz, and Comet the Unstoppable Reindeer by Jim Benton. Thank you to author Valerie Bolling, and Kristin at Benton Arts, respectively, for the pleasure of Read more
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Board Book Look: Titles from Shasha Lv, Brendan Wenzel, and Aaron Becker!
It has been quite some time since a look at board books! I have three lovely titles here on the review docket: Time to Go Home (A Little Snail Book) by Shasha Lv ,and Hello Hello by Brendan Wenzel, both courtesy of Raincoast Books; as well as My Favorite Color (I Can Only Have One?) Read more
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Picture Book Reviews: Snow Days & Shape Up, Construction Trucks!
Hello and happy Friday, lovely readers! I have been on quite a delightful picture book kick lately, and wanted to keep it going to the week’s end with two terrific reads courtesy of friends at Pajama Press. On the review docket today I will be talking about Snow Days by Deborah Kerbel and Miki Sato, Read more
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