Author Archives: kyurenka

Rain Makes Applesauce by Julian Scheer, illustrated by Marvin Bileck

Posted on February 20, 2020

 Rain Makes Applesauce by Julian Scheer, illustrated by Marvin Bileck, Holiday House, 9780823400911 (hardcover), 9780823443611 (restored hardcover), 2019 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book? Rain Makes … Continue reading →

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Boundless Sky by Amanda Addison, illustrated by Manuela Adreani

Posted on February 19, 2020

    Boundless Sky by Amanda Addison, illustrated by Manuela Adreani, Lantana Publishing, 9781911373704 (ebook), 9781911373674 (hardcover), 2020 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book? Bird undertakes a … Continue reading →

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Where Lily Isn’t by Julie Paschkis, illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine

Posted on February 19, 2020

 Where Lily Isn’t by Julie Paschkis, illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine, Godwin Books /Henry Holt, 9781250184252, 2020 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book? The loss of a pet is … Continue reading →

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Cyclops of Central Park by Madelyn Rosenberg, illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov

Posted on February 19, 2020

 Cyclops of Central Park by Madelyn Rosenberg, illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 9780525514701 (hardcover), 2020 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book? Cyclops counts his sheep in … Continue reading →

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The Thank You Letter by Jane Cabrera

Posted on February 19, 2020

 The Thank You Letter by Jane Cabrera, Holiday House, 9780823442508, c2019 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book? What a lovely book to read to … Continue reading →

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Imagine That! – by Tom Burlison, illustrated by Sara Sanchez

Posted on February 19, 2020

 Imagine That! – by Tom Burlison, illustrated by Sara Sanchez, Tiger Tales, 9781680101928, 2020 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book?Everyone needs a “Ruby” in their … Continue reading →

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King Mouse by Cary Fagan, illustrated by Dena Seiferling

Posted on February 19, 2020

   King Mouse by Cary Fagan, illustrated by Dena Seiferling, Tundra, 9780735264045 (hardcover), 2019 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book? Seiferling’s sepia-toned illustrations provide a … Continue reading →

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