Category Archives: Emotions

Walter Finds His Voice: The Story of a Shy Crocodile by Ann Kim Ha

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Walter Finds His Voice: The Story of a Shy Crocodile by Ann Kim Ha. Red Comet Press, 2023. 9781636550503 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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How to Help a Friend by Karl Newson, illustrated by Clara Anganuzzi

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

How to Help a Friend by Karl Newson, illustrated by Clara Anganuzzi. Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536226676 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about … Continue reading →

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The Frustrating Book by Mo Willems

Posted on January 9, 2023 by kyurenka

The Frustrating Book by Mo Willems. Hyperion Books for Children, 2022. 9781368074827 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover beginning graphic novel/Comic Genre: Humor What did you like about the book? How do you … Continue reading →

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If You Cry Like a Fountain by Noemi Vola

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

If You Cry Like a Fountain by Noemi Vola. Translated by Debbie Bibo. Tundra Books, 2022. 9780735270503 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? A sad … Continue reading →

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The Little Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, illustrated by Rafael López

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

The Little Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams and Rachel Neumann, illustrated by Rafael López. Crown Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9780593484234 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred … Continue reading →

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I Feel Safe by David McPhail

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

I Feel Safe by David McPhail. Holiday House, 2022. 9780823450725 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Realistic fiction/parenting What did you like about the book? A child is awakened in the … Continue reading →

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The Ugly Place by Laura Deal, illustrated by Emma Pedersen

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

The Ugly Place by Laura Deal, illustrated by Emma Pedersen. Inhabit Media, Inc., 2022. 9781772274325 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? A child strolls along … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow is a Brand-New Day by Davina Bell, illustrated by Allison Colpoys

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Tomorrow is a Brand-New Day by Davina Bell, illustrated by Allison Colpoys. Scribble Books, 2022. 9781950354306 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Two friends each … Continue reading →

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The Long Ride Home by Stephanie Graegin

Posted on August 30, 2022 by susanh579

The Long Ride Home by Stephanie Graegin. Random House Studio, 2022. 9780593426029 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  A young koala muses about her … Continue reading →

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