Category Archives: *Book Review

Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom / Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Endless Waiting – by Matthew Swanson & Robbi Behr

Posted on June 20, 2021 by kyurenka

Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom / Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Endless Waiting – by Matthew Swanson & Robbi Behr, Alfred A. Knopf, 9780593302750 / 9780593302767, 2021 Format: Hardcover Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a … Continue reading →

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Escape Book: Madam Mortell’s Haunted House – by Arthur Ténor

Posted on June 20, 2021 by kyurenka

Escape Book: Madam Mortell’s Haunted House – by Arthur Ténor, Andrews McMeel Publishing, 9781524855925, 2021, c2019 Format: Paperback Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Genre: Adventure What did you like about the book? This book … Continue reading →

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McTavish Takes the Cake – Meg Rosoff, illustrated by Grace Easton

Posted on June 20, 2021 by kyurenka

McTavish Takes the Cake – Meg Rosoff, illustrated by Grace Easton, Candlewick Press, (9781536213751), c2019, 2021 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre: Early chapter book What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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A Season of Flowers by Michael Garland

Posted on June 20, 2021 by kyurenka

A Season of Flowers by Michael Garland. Tilbury House Publishers, 9780884488644, c2018, 2021 Format:  Board book  Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or Starred review)  3 Genre: Concept — Seasons What did you like about the book? Across twelve spreads, … Continue reading →

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Lucas Makes a Comeback by Igor Plohl, illustrated by Urška Stropnik Šonc

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

Lucas Makes a Comeback by Igor Plohl, illustrated by Urška Stropnik Šonc. Translation by Založba Pivec. Holiday House, 2021. 9780823447664 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Genre:  Picture books What did you like about … Continue reading →

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Sam Can’t Sleep by Davide Cali, illustrated by Anna Aparicio Català

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

Sam Can’t Sleep by Davide Cali, illustrated by Anna Aparicio Català. NubeOcho, 2021. 9788418133060 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:  Animals/bedtime story What did you like about the book? It’s nighttime and the … Continue reading →

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The Bruce Swap – Ryan T. Higgins

Posted on June 20, 2021 by kyurenka

The Bruce Swap – Ryan T. Higgins, Disney Hyperion, (9781368028561), 2021 Format:  Hardcover Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:  Picture Book What did you like about the book?   Everyone’s favorite curmudgeon, Bruce the bear … Continue reading →

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The Way Back by Gavriel Savit

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

The Way Back by Gavriel Savit. Alfred A. Knopf, 2020. 9781984894625 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre:  Fantasy/horror/folklore What did you like about the book? Two children from the tiny village of Tupik … Continue reading →

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Let’s PLay! A Book About Making Friends – Amanda McCardie, illustrated by Colleen Larmour

Posted on June 20, 2021 by kyurenka

Let’s PLay! A Book About Making Friends – Amanda McCardie, illustrated by Colleen Larmour, Candlewick Press, 9781536217650, 2021 Format:  Hardcover book Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4  Genre: Picture book  What did you like about … Continue reading →

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Good Dog: Herd You Loud and Clear by Cam Higgins, illustrated by Ariel Landy

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

Good Dog: Herd You Loud and Clear by Cam Higgins, illustrated by Ariel Landy. Little Simon, 2020. 9781534479074 Format: Hardcover Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4  Genre: Animal fiction  What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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