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The Book That No One Wanted to Read by Richard Ayoade, illustrated by Tor Freeman

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

The Book That No One Wanted to Read by Richard Ayoade, illustrated by Tor Freeman. Walker Books, 2023, c2022. 9781536222166 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover fiction Genre:  Humor What did you like about … Continue reading →

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This Book is My Best Friend by Robin Robinson

Posted on January 23, 2023 by susanh579

This Book is My Best Friend by Robin Robinson. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2023. 9781665906814 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like … Continue reading →

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Our Incredible Library Book and the Wonderful Journeys It Took by Caroline Crowe, illustrated by John Joseph

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Our Incredible Library Book and the Wonderful Journeys It Took by Caroline Crowe, illustrated by John Joseph. Floris Books, 2022. 9781782507413 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Inspirational  What did you … Continue reading →

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City Under the City by Dan Yaccarino

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

City Under the City by Dan Yaccarino. MineditionUS, 2022. 9781662650895 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover graphic novel Genre:  Science fiction What did you like about the book? This short graphic novel takes readers … Continue reading →

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Good Night Little Bookstore by Amy Cherrix, illustrated by E. B. Goodale

Posted on November 19, 2022 by susanh579

Good Night Little Bookstore by Amy Cherrix, illustrated by E. B. Goodale. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536212518 Rating: 1-5  (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Told in … Continue reading →

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Mr. McCloskey’s Marvelous Mallards by Emma Bland Smith, illustrated by Becca Stadtlander

Posted on November 12, 2022 by susanh579

Mr. McCloskey’s Marvelous Mallards: the Making of Make Way for Ducklings by Emma Bland Smith, illustrated by Becca Stadtlander. Calkins Creek, 2022. 9781635923926  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Biography What … Continue reading →

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A Land of Books by Duncan Tonatiuh

Posted on October 31, 2022 by susanh579

A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters by Duncan Tonatiuh. Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9781419749421 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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