Category Archives: Early Chapter book

Haven: A Small Cat’s Big Adventure by Megan Wagner Lloyd

Posted on August 27, 2022 by susanh579

Haven: A Small Cat’s Big Adventure by Megan Wagner Lloyd. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536216578 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Animal fiction What did you like about the book? Haven is a … Continue reading →

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The Wizard in the Wood by Louie Stowell, illustrated by Davide Ortu

Posted on August 25, 2022 by susanh579

The Wizard in the Wood by Louie Stowell, illustrated by Davide Ortu. Walker Books, 2022. 9781536214956 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book? Having recently … Continue reading →

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All That Glitters by Tina Wells, illustrated by Mike Segawa

Posted on August 21, 2022 by susanh579

All that Glitters (The Zee Files: 2) by Tina Wells, illustrated by Mike Segawa. West Margin Press, 2021. 9781513209593 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Adventure What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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The Infamous Ratsos Live! In Concert! by Kara LaReau, illustrated by Matt Myers

Posted on August 18, 2022 by susanh579

The Infamous Ratsos Live! In Concert! by Kara LaReau, illustrated by Matt Myers. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536207477 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover  Genre: Realistic fiction (with animal characters) What did you like … Continue reading →

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The Secret Forest Friends by Kyoko Hara, illustrated by Kazue Takahashi

Posted on August 11, 2022 by susanh579

The Secret Forest Friends by Kyoko Hara, illustrated by Kazue Takahashi. Museyon, c2019, 2022. 9781940842646 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? Mayu is going … Continue reading →

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Mimi and the Cutie Catastrophe by Shauna J. Grant

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Mimi and the Cutie Catastrophe by Shauna J. Grant. Graphix, 2022. 9781338766677 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: ARC (7/22 pub date) Genre:  Fantasy graphic novel What did you like about the book? Mimi is … Continue reading →

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Crimson Twill: Witch in the City by Kallie George, illustrated by Birgitta Sif

Posted on July 26, 2022 by susanh579

Crimson Twill: Witch in the City by Kallie George, illustrated by Birgitta Sif.  Candlewick Press, 2022.  9781536214635 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy  What did you like about the book?  Crimson … Continue reading →

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Abby in Orbit: Blast Off!l by Andrea J. Loney, illustrated by Fuuji Takashi

Posted on July 21, 2022 by susanh579

Abby in Orbit: Blast Off!l by Andrea J. Loney, illustrated by Fuuji Takashi. Albert Whitman & Co, 2022. 9780807500996 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback Genre:  Science Fiction What did you like about … Continue reading →

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A Foal Called Storm by Helen Peters, illustrated by Ellie Snowdon

Posted on July 17, 2022 by susanh579

A Foal Called Storm (Jasmine Green Rescues, Book 8) by Helen Peters, illustrated by Ellie Snowdon. Walker Books, 2022. 9781536222715 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: realistic animal fiction What did you … Continue reading →

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Friends Fur-ever by Saadia Faruqi

Posted on July 14, 2022 by susanh579

Friends Fur-ever (Must Love Pets, #1) by Saadia Faruqi. Scholastic Inc, 2022. 9781338783421 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Uncorrected proof Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  Imaan loves dogs, … Continue reading →

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