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Great Picture Books! (18)
Welcome to another round-up of recently read and recommended picture books! In no particular order, here are the titles: the supremely adorable and charming The Doll Hospital by Kallie George, illustrated by Sara Gillingham (my daughter has been loving this one and clamoring for re-reads); the energetic and fun koala-centered story Don’t call me bear!… Read more
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Picture Book Reviews: Deep Underwater & Grandmother’s Visit
I have had the great pleasure to pore over some seriously lovely and moving picture books as of late… (I cannot even imagine how mammoth my year-end picture book list is going to be!). Here are two beautiful recently read (and Canadian authored and illustrated!) picture books courtesy of Groundwood Books: Deep Underwater by Irene… Read more
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Picture Book Reviews: The Dreamer & Zola’s Elephant
Yes indeed, it is time for more picture book talk! I have two elegant and imaginative picture books here, courtesy of the kind folks at Raincoast Books! The Dreamer by by Il Sung Na tells the story of a pig whose big dream is to fly. He thinks about the possibilities of flight- of somehow,… Read more
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Halloween Reading with Peppa Pig & More Seasonal Suggestions!
Over the last few Halloweens, I have put together book lists with spooky and fun picture books and board books perfect for celebrating and enjoying Halloween. Before I get to amalgamating and posting a master list, I wanted to share my thoughts on one recently read picture book title as well as share a list… Read more
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Picture Book Reviews: The Bunny Band & Pinny in Fall
Courtesy of the lovely folks at Groundwood Books/House of Anansi, I have two absolutely lovely, perfect-for-fall books to curl up with, read, and share! The Bunny Band, written by Leacock medal-winning author Bill Richardson and illustrated by The Alphabet Thief artist Roxanna Bikadoroff, tells the story of badger named Lavinia who makes a deal with… Read more
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Picture Book Reviews: A Good Day for Ducks & A World of Kindness
Two new children’s books from Canadian publisher Pajama Press on the review roster! A Good Day for Ducks brings author Jane Whittingham and illustrator Noel Tauzon back together, after their cheerful rhyming picture book debut Wild One. Written and presented with the same sparkling liveliness as Wild One, A Good Day for Ducks is… Read more
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Spotlight & Giveaway featuring SANTA BRUCE by Ryan T. Higgins!
Disney Book Group is partnering with me for a fabulous giveaway here, readers! Welcome to a very merry spotlight and giveaway post featuring beloved grumpy mother bear Bruce in a new holiday book called Santa Bruce, from bestselling author and illustrator Ryan T. Higgins. Read on for more about Santa Bruce, some holiday talk, and… Read more
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Picture Book Reviews: I Hate My Cats (A Love Story) & Luis and Tabitha
Two wonderful new picture books featuring felines on the review docket! I Hate My Cats (A Love Story) by Davide Cali, illus. Anna Pirolli Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Raincoast Books. Thank you! Expected publication: October 2, 2018 by Chronicle Books Book Description: Ginger is the weird one. She plays with peas, purrs… Read more
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Picture Book Review: The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson & Rafael López
Review: The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, illus. by Rafael López Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Penguin Random House Canada. Thank you! Publication: August 28, 2018 by Nancy Paulsen Books/Penguin Young Readers Group Book Description: National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner Rafael López have teamed up to create… Read more
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Great Picture Books! (17)
Yes, another round-up of terrific books recently read! My three year old is zipping through the last few weeks of our library’s summer reading club program so there are even more books than usual surrounding us at home! It’s been the biggest joy discovering and reading new books with her (as well as rediscovering some… Read more
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