Category Archives: Feelings

Snail Trail by Ziggy Hanaor, illustrated by Christos Kourtoglou

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Snail Trail by Ziggy Hanaor, illustrated by Christos Kourtoglou. Cicada Books, 2023. 9781800660311 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Not all who wander are lost, … 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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Layla, the Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish, cowritten by Jerdine Nolen, illustrated by Jessica Gibson

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Layla, the Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish, cowritten by Jerdine Nolen, illustrated by Jessica Gibson. Harper, 2022. 9780063113879 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about … Continue reading →

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There’s a Unicorn in Your Book by Tom Fletcher, illustrated by Greg Abbott

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

There’s a Unicorn in Your Book by Tom Fletcher, illustrated by Greg Abbott. Random House, 2022. 9780593434765 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy/bibliotherapy What did you like about the book? For unicorn … Continue reading →

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