Category Archives: Animal fiction

The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers, illustrations by Shawn Harris

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers, illustrations by Shawn Harris. Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. 9781524764203 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Format: Hardcover Genre:  Animal fantasy What did you like about the book? I … Continue reading →

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Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories by Jarvis

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories by Jarvis. Candlewick, 2023. 9781536228328 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book? Four short chapters chronicle the cozy adventures of … Continue reading →

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Tiptoe Tiger by Jane Clarke, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Tiptoe Tiger by Jane Clarke, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup. Nose Crow, 2022. 9781536227505 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover interactive picture book What did you like about the book? Tara, a little tiger with … Continue reading →

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Cat & Cat Adventures: Journey into Unibear City by Susie Yi

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Cat & Cat Adventures: Journey into Unibear City (Book 3) by Susie Yi. Harper Alley, 2023. 9780063083875 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover graphic novel Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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Squirrel on Stage by Vivian Vande Velde, illustrated by Steve Björkman

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Squirrel on Stage by Vivian Vande Velde, illustrated by Steve Björkman. Holiday House, 2023. 9780823452156 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Animal Fantasy What did you like about the book? Twitch is … Continue reading →

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Truffle: A Dog (and Cat) Story by David McPhail

Posted on April 14, 2023 by kyurenka

Truffle: A Dog (and Cat) Story by David McPhail. Bugle Boy Press/Peter E. Randall Publisher, 2023. 9781942155560  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Truffle, … Continue reading →

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Walter Finds His Voice: The Story of a Shy Crocodile by Ann Kim Ha

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Walter Finds His Voice: The Story of a Shy Crocodile by Ann Kim Ha. Red Comet Press, 2023. 9781636550503 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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The Moon is a Ball: Stories of Panda & Squirrel by Ed Franck, illustrated by Thé Tjong-Khing

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

The Moon is a Ball: Stories of Panda & Squirrel by Ed Franck, illustrated by Thé Tjong-Khing. Translated by David Colmer. Gecko Press, 2023. 9781776574933 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Animal fiction … Continue reading →

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Housecat Trouble: Lost and Found by Mason Dickerson

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Housecat Trouble: Lost and Found by Mason Dickerson. RH Graphic, 2023. 9780593173480 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover graphic novel Genre:  Animal fantasy What did you like about the book? I’m so glad that … Continue reading →

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Wombat Said Come In by Carmen Agra Deedy, illustrated by Brian Lies

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Wombat Said Come In by Carmen Agra Deedy, illustrated by Brian Lies. Margaret Quinlin Books/ Peachtree Publishers, 2022. 9781682633212  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover, 32 pages Genre:  Fantasy What did you like … Continue reading →

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