Monday, February 27, 2017
Saturday, February 25, 2017
The Queen of the Frogs Book Review
The Queen of the Frogs
Davide Cali (author)
Marco Soma (illustrator)
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Children’s Fiction, Picture Books
Publication Date: March 20, 2017
The frogs have a nice life at the pond filled with flies, hopping, napping, and singing. But one day, when a frog finds a crown, she instantly is pronounced queen. With her advisors, she begins doing what queens do: basking on the largest lily pad and making others catch her flies for her. Life takes on a new, but not necessarily better normal for everyone, and soon other frogs begin to question her legitimacy as queen.
A cute story with interesting pictures! The Queen of the Frogs helps you focus on the simple and the good in life.
If you’re interested in reading The Queen of the
Frogs, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2017
I Don't Want a Rabbit Book Review
I Don't Want a Rabbit
Ingrid Prins (author)
Jelena Brezovec (illustrator)
Clavis
Children’s Fiction, Picture Book
Publication Date: February 14, 2017
Even though his mom and dad think it's a good idea to get a new rabbit, Timothy is simply not ready. He doesn't not want a rabbit! But the next morning, what shows up on the front door? A new rabbit! Despite all his efforts, the new rabbit sneaks into Timothy's house and his heart.
I Don't Want a Rabbit shows how hard it can be to accept a new furry friend after losing a much loved pet.
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Rabbit, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon.
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Monday, February 20, 2017
Can You Find My Robot's Arm? Book Review
Can You Find My Robot's Arm?
Chihiro Takeuchi (Author, Illustrator)
Tundra Books
Children’s Fiction, Picture Book
Publication Date: July 4, 2017
When a robot loses his arm, the search is on. If the arm can't be found, what can be used as an arm instead? A broom? A leaf? Scissors?
Can You Find My Robot's Arm? is a simple story with a funny ending. The high contrast, minimalist illustrations drive an otherwise plain story forward.
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Friday, February 17, 2017
The List Book Review
The List
Patricia Forde
SOURCEBOOKS Jabberwocky
Middle Grades, Fiction, Sci-Fi
Publication Date: August 1, 2017
A powerful middle grades novel about the dangers of limiting language and speech.
Letta is a wordsmith in the city of Ark, a community created after the apocalyptic Melting. As the wordsmith, Letta and her master Benjamin control the List, the 500 words approved for use. While other are constrained to the List, as wordsmiths Letta and Benjamin also help archive all known and found words to ensure they are not used.
While the city of Ark is a safe-haven from the wild forest beyond, some known as the Desecrators aim to destroy it. When Benjamin suddenly dies, Letta is launched into the position of head wordsmith and runs into a plot to suppress the language of Ark even more. Letta must fight to save language and communication as we know it.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Little Kangaroo Book Review
Little Kangaroo
Guido van Genechten (Author, Illustrator)
Clavis Books
Children’s Fiction, Picture Book
Publication Date: June 13, 2017
Separating from your mom can be difficult and Little Kangaroo is all too comfortable in her mother's pouch. That pouch has everything she needs. It's warm. It's safe. It has milk. And try as much as she can, Mother Kangaroo simply cannot get Little Kangaroo out.
Little Kangaroo is a great story about separation anxiety and gently letting go. A fun and helpful read for young kids.
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can purchase a copy here on Amazon.
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Monday, February 13, 2017
Sunday, February 12, 2017
There, There Book Review
There, There
Tim Beiser
Bill Slavin
Tundra Books
Children’s Fiction, Picture Book
Publication Date: June 6, 2017
Rabbit is a whiner! And even understanding, supportive friends like Bear eventually get fed up with all that complaining. Using an earthworm as an example, Bear helps Rabbit see how good Rabbit's life is in comparison to the little earthworm's life.
Written in verse the pace, pictures, and humor of There, There will make it an instant favorite for kids and adults alike.
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Saturday, February 11, 2017
Wade's Wiggly Antlers Book Review
Wade's Wiggly Antlers
Louise Bradford
Christine Battuz
Kids Can Press
Children’s Fiction, Picture Book
Publication Date: May 2, 2017
Wade the moose loves playing with his friends, but one winter morning Wade notices that his antlers are loose. Change can be hard, and although all moose lose their antlers every year, this first time is hard for Wade. He doesn't want to let them go, so he sits on the sidelines and doesn't play with his friends for fear of this antlers falling off. Not playing with friends gets boring quickly. How can Wade keep his antlers and still have fun? Or is it finally time to say goodbye to them?
Wade's Wiggly Antlers is a fun allegory for losing your
first tooth. Christine Battuz's illustrations pair perfectly with Wade's
humor-filled dilemma. Kids will love hearing about Wade's antlers wiggling,
especially when they have a wiggly tooth or two of their own.
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Antlers, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon.
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Thursday, February 9, 2017
The Fog Book Review
The Fog
Kyo Maclear (Author)
Kenard Pak (Illustrator)
Tundra Books
Children’s Fiction, Picture Book
Publication Date: May 16, 2017
A small yellow warbler is a people-watcher. Living on a far north island covered in ice, Warbler gets to observer the many visitors to the special island. In his study, Warbler notices a heavy fog roll into the island. It settles and blocks his view. Try as he might, Warble can't make the fog go away. When he asks other birds about the fog, no one seems to notice it. Warble even begins to doubt himself: has this fog always been here?
One day, Warble spots a speck in the distance - a human! A lost human! Warble and the girl become friends and a miracle happens. The girl notices the fog too! Together they devise a plan to find out if others see the fog too.
The Fog is a story of environmental awareness and friendship wrapped in soft, misty illustrations.
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Monday, February 6, 2017
TPT 2-Day Sale
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