Category Archives: Animals

Over and Under the Waves by Kate Messner, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal

Posted on September 23, 2022 by susanh579

Over and Under the Waves by Kate Messner, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal. Chronicle Books, 2022. 9781797203478 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture books What did you like about the book? A … Continue reading →

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Fiona the Fruit Bat by Dan Riskin, illustrated by Rachel Qiuqi

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Fiona the Fruit Bat by Dan Riskin, illustrated by Rachel Qiuqi. Greystone Kids, 2022. 9781771647854 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Fiona is a young … Continue reading →

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Now You See It: Meadow; Rainforest; River by Sarah Dellow

Posted on September 18, 2022 by susanh579

Now You See It: Meadow; Now You See It: Rainforest; Now You See It: River by Sarah Dellow. Child’s Play, 2022. 9781786285874; 9787786285843; 9781786285850 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Board books What did … Continue reading →

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A Bear Far From Home by Susan Fletcher, illustrated by Rebecca Green

Posted on September 5, 2022 by susanh579

A Bear Far from Home by Susan Fletcher, illustrated by Rebecca Green. Random House Kids, 2022. 9780593181904  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? A Bear Far … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Guest House by Sam Sharland

Posted on August 29, 2022 by susanh579

Valentine’s Guest House by Sam Sharland. Child’s Play, 2022. 9781786285638 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  Valentine runs a charming and very popular blue, … Continue reading →

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Just Wild Enough by Marta Magellan, illustrated by Clementine Rocheron

Posted on August 26, 2022 by susanh579

Just Wild Enough: Mireya Mayor, Primatologist by Marta Magellan, illustrated by Clementine Rocheron. Albert Whitman & Company, 2022. 9780807540855  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback What did you like about the book?  This … Continue reading →

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Night Night, Little Ones by Patricia Hegarty, illustrations by Thomas Elliot

Posted on August 19, 2022 by susanh579

Night Night, Little Ones by Patricia Hegarty, illustrations by Thomas Elliot. Tiger Tales, 2022.  9781664350328 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review):  5 Format: Board book What did you like about the book?  In this terrific board … Continue reading →

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Slide and See First Words: Animals by Helen Hughes, illustrated by Isabel Aniel

Posted on August 19, 2022 by susanh579

Slide and See First Words: Animals by Helen Hughes, illustrated by Isabel Aniel. Tiger Tales, 2022.  9781664350403 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review):  3 Format: Board book What did you like about the book?  The pages … Continue reading →

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One Turtle’s Last Straw by Elisa Boxer, illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns

Posted on August 12, 2022 by susanh579

One Turtle’s Last Straw: The Real-Life Rescue That Sparked a Sea Change written by Elisa Boxer, illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns. Crown Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9780593372463 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 4 Format: … Continue reading →

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Encyclopedia of Animals for Young Readers by Tomas Tuma

Posted on August 11, 2022 by susanh579

Encyclopedia of Animals for Young Readers by Tomas Tuma. Albatros Media Group, 2022. 9788000063522 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover  What did you like about the book? A great book to use to … Continue reading →

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