Category Archives: Animals

Can You Dance Like a Peacock? by Rekha S. Rajan, illustrated by Hannah Abbo

Posted on May 25, 2023 by susanh579

Can You Dance Like a Peacock? by Rekha S. Rajan, illustrated by Hannah Abbo. Sourcebooks, 2023. 9781728264233  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: ARC (publication date 9/5/23) What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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A Flower is a Friend by Frieda Wishinsky, illustrated by Karen Patkau

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

A Flower is a Friend by Frieda Wishinsky, illustrated by Karen Patkau. Pajama Press, 978-1-77278-280-6 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book  What did you like about the book? This stunningly beautiful … Continue reading →

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Butt or Face? by Kari Lavelle

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Butt or Face? by Kari Lavelle. Sourcebooks, 2023. 9781728271170 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Paperback What did you like about the book? This is one of those rare books that are so silly and … Continue reading →

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Frog by Maggie Li

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Frog by Maggie Li. Templar Books, 2023. 9781536230239  Rating: (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Board Book What did you like about the book? This sturdy board book, part of a series called Little Life Cycles, follows … Continue reading →

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Genius Noses: A Curious Animal Compendium by Lena Anlauf, illustrated by Vitali Konstantinov

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Genius Noses: A Curious Animal Compendium by Lena Anlauf, illustrated by Vitali Konstantinov. Translated by Marshall Yarbrough. NorthSouth Books, 2023. 9780735845350 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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Supermoms! by Heather Lange and Jamie Harper, illustrated by Jamie Harper

Posted on April 12, 2023 by susanh579

Supermoms! by Heather Lange and Jamie Harper, illustrated by Jamie Harper. Candlewick, 2023. 9781536217971  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? With a little chuckle and a … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of the Flying Squirrel by Laurence Pringle, illustrated by Kate Garchinsky

Posted on March 30, 2023 by kyurenka

            The Secret Life of the Flying Squirrel by Laurence Pringle, illustrated by Kate Garchinsky. Astra Young Readers, 2023. 9781635925296 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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Whale Done by Stuart Gibbs

Posted on March 26, 2023 by kyurenka

Whale Done by Stuart Gibbs (FunJungle, #8). Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2023. Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Mystery/ Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? 14-year-old … Continue reading →

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The Glow Show by Susi Schaefer

Posted on March 24, 2023 by susanh579

The Glow Show by Susi Schaefer. Sourcebooks, 2023. 9781728261348  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: ARC (publication date 5/2/23) What did you like about the book? Glow is a bioluminescent squid from the deep. … Continue reading →

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Gertie: The Darling Duck of WWII by Shari Swanson, illustrated by Renee Graef

Posted on March 23, 2023 by kyurenka

Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII by Shari Swanson, illustrated by Renee Graef. Sleeping Bear Press, 2023. 9781534111714  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover non-fiction picture book What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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