Category Archives: Creativity

Sal Boat by Thyra Heder

Posted on January 27, 2023 by susanh579

Sal Boat by Thyra Heder. Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9781419757501 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  Sal loves the water and dreams … Continue reading →

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The Most Magnificent Idea by Ashley Spires

Posted on October 1, 2022 by susanh579

The Most Magnificent Idea by Ashley Spires. Kids Can Press, 2022. 9781525305047 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? The inventive girl from The Most … Continue reading →

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Little Pea’s Drawing School by Davide Cali, illustrated by Sébastien Mourrain

Posted on May 16, 2022 by susanh579

Little Pea’s Drawing School by Davide Cali, illustrated by Sébastien Mourrain. Milky Way Picture Books, c2021, 2022. 9781990252075 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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Little Pea’s Grand Journey by Davide Cali, illustrated by Sébastien Mourrain

Posted on May 16, 2022 by susanh579

Little Pea’s Grand Journey by Davide Cali, illustrated by Sébastien Mourrain. Milky Way Picture Books, c2017, 2021. 9781990252020 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book: … Continue reading →

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My Monsterpiece by Amalia Hoffman

Posted on September 8, 2021 by susanh579

My Monsterpiece by Amalia Hoffman. Yeehoo Press, 2021. 9781953458018 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Picture book What did you like about the book?  An unnamed and unseen little kid narrator draws … Continue reading →

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Big Feelings by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

Big Feelings by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman. Alfred A. Knopf, 2021. 9780525579748 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book? A diverse group of … Continue reading →

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We Are the Brontë Sisters: Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum adapted by Brooke Vitale

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Stephanie Tournas

We Are the Brontë Sisters: Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum adapted by Brooke Vitale. Penguin Young Readers Licenses, 9780593096376, 2020 Format:  Pictureback  8×8 with two sheets of stickers Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review)  4 … Continue reading →

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Inkling by Kenneth Oppel, with illustrations by Sydney Smith

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Stephanie Tournas

 Inkling by Kenneth Oppel, with illustrations by Sydney Smith. Yearling, 2020. 9781524772840 Format: Paperback Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? This ink-spot covered book is about creativity and grief. … Continue reading →

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Lost For Words – Natalie Russell

Posted on April 10, 2020 by kyurenka

 Lost For Words – Natalie Russell, Peachtree Publishers, 9781682631577, c2013, 2020 Format: Paperback Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Genre: Picture Book  What did you like about the book? This is such an important story … Continue reading →

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