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Upcoming Blog Tours: Everton Miles is Stranger Than Me & Speed of Life
This week I have two blog tours I am participating in, and I wanted to share some information about the tours as well as the books! The first tour, coming up on October 13th, is courtesy of Dundurn Press for Philippa Dowding’s middle grade title Everton Miles is Stranger Than Me. Canadian author Philippa Dowding… Read more
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Must Read Monday (50): Picture books from Philip C. Stead, Adam Lehrhaupt, Pamela Zagarenski & more!
Welcome to another edition of Must Read Monday! This feature is where I spotlight older, recent, or upcoming releases I am looking forward to. The lists will include all genres I like to read, everything from picture books to comics, children’s lit to adult fiction! This week is all about picture books. From favourite authors… Read more
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Picture Book Review: The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear & Chris Turnham
Review: The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear, illus. Chris Turnham Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Raincoast Books. Thank you! Publication: September 27, 2016 by Chronicle Books Verdict: Very Good Book Description: Charles wants to find a wish tree. His brother and sister don’t believe there is such a thing, but his trusty companion Boggan is ready… Read more
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Picture Book Review: A Child of Books by Oliver Jeffers & Sam Winston
Review: A Child of Books by Oliver Jeffers & Sam Winston Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Penguin Random House Canada/Candlewick Press. Thank you! Publication: September 6, 2016 by Candlewick Press Verdict: Excellent Book Description: New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers and fine artist Sam Winston deliver a lyrical picture book inspiring readers of all ages… Read more
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Blog Tour: Secrets in the Snow by Michaela MacColl
Welcome to one of the stops on the Raincoast Books organized blog tour for Michaela MacColl‘s latest historical YA title, Secrets in the Snow: A Novel of Intrigue and Romance! Be sure to check out the other stops on the tour! Review: Secrets in the Snow: A Novel of Intrigue and Romance by… Read more
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Must Read Monday (49): The Memory of Light & Girl Mans Up…plus upcoming Blog Tour!
Welcome to another edition of Must Read Monday…with a preview of an upcoming blog tour I will be participating in this week! This feature is where I spotlight older, recent, or upcoming releases I am looking forward to. The lists will include all genres I like to read, everything from picture books to comics, children’s… Read more
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Picture Book Spotlight: Toby by Hazel Mitchell
Toby written and illustrated by Hazel Mitchell Publication: September 13, 2016 by Candlewick Press Source: Hardcopy courtesy of the author and Candlewick Press. Thank you! About the Book: When a young boy and his father move from one house to another, they decide to adopt a dog from the local rescue shelter. But their chosen… Read more
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Review: The Best Kind of People by Zoe Whittall
Review: The Best Kind of People by Zoe Whittall Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press. Thank you! Publication: August 27, 2016 by House of Anansi Press Verdict: Very Good/Excellent Book Description: What if someone you trusted was accused of the unthinkable? George Woodbury, an affable teacher and beloved husband and father, is… Read more
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Back to School Giveaway with Middle Grade Books from Simon & Schuster!
My site runneth over with another incredible giveaway! I am thrilled to be hosting a very special back to school giveaway featuring three new and soon-to-be released children’s fiction titles courtesy of Simon & Schuster Canada. Open to Canadian residents, one lucky person will have the chance to win an amazing prize bundle with ALL… Read more
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Spotlight & Giveaway for A.N. Kang’s Papillon: The Very Fluffy Kitty!
Welcome to a special post featuring A.N. Kang’s picture book debut Papillon: The Very Fluffy Kitty and a fabulous giveaway, courtesy of Disney-Hyperion! Read on to find out more about the series and how you can enter to win a prize pack featuring Papillon! I have read a fair number of picture books about cats… Read more
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