Children’s
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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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Picture Book Reviews: This Old Dog & On Account of the Gum
Thanks to the kind folks at Raincoast Books, I have two terrific picture books on the review docket! I will be taking a look at This Old Dog by Martha Brockenbrough and Gabriel Alborozo, and On Account of the Gum by Adam Rex. I hope you enjoy! The speed of life since the girl was… Read more
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Picture Book Reviews: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt & Gustavo, the Shy Ghost
Have I got some wonderful new ghostly friends for you to meet! In today’s post, I have two new perfect-for-the-season picture books starring unforgettable ghosts! Courtesy of friends at Penguin Random House Canada and imprints Tundra Books and Candlewick Press, we’ll be taking a look at The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel… Read more
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Children’s Fiction Reviews: Megabat Is a Fraidybat & See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog
Two terrific children’s books on review today! Thanks to the lovely folks at Penguin Random House Canada, I will be talking about: Megabat Is a Fraidybat, book four in the Megabat series by Anna Humphrey and Kass Reich; and See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog by David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka. Enjoy! “Mine… Read more
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Children’s Reviews: Madame Badobedah, Make Your Mark Gallery: A Coloring Book-ish & more!
A selection of beautiful children’s fiction and non-fiction titles on the review docket today! Thanks to the kind friends at Penguin Random House Canada, I have had the great pleasure of taking a look at the following: Madame Badobedah by Sophie Dahl and Lauren O’Hara; Peter H. Reynolds’ Make Your Mark Gallery: A Coloring Book-ish;… Read more
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Picture Book Review: No Fuzzball! by Isabella Kung
Review: No Fuzzball! by Isabella Kung Source: ARC courtsesy of Isabella Kung. Thank you! Publication: August 4, 2020 by Orchard Books, imprint of Scholastic A hilarious new story from debut picture book artist Isabella Kung. Fuzzball is Queen of the house. Her subjects just LOVE how she scales the tallest shelves and drags their belongings… Read more
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Graphic Novel Review: Svetlana Chmakova’s The Weirn Books, Vol. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods
Welcome to an all-new graphic novel review post! On the docket today, courtesy of the folks at JY for Kids/Yen Press, is a look at bestselling graphic novelist Svetlana Chmakova‘s newest release: The Weirn Books, Vol. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods. Read on for my thoughts on the graphic novel as well as… Read more
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