Category Archives: Feelings

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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Way Past Afraid / Way Past Lonely by Hallee Adelman, illustrated by Karen Wall

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Way Past Afraid (9780807586747) / Way Past Lonely (9780807586723) by Hallee Adelman, illustrated by Karen Wall. Albert Whitman, 2022. Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: ARC (4/22 pub date) Genre:  Realistic picture book What did … Continue reading →

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It’s OK, Slow Lizard by Yeorim Yoon, illustrated by Jian Kim

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

It’s OK, Slow Lizard by Yeorim Yoon, illustrated by Jian Kim. Translated by Chi-Young Kim. Restless Books, 2021. 9781632062772 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy/picture book What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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I Love You More Than All the Stars by Becky Davies, illustrated by Dana Brown

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

 I Love You More Than All the Stars by Becky Davies, illustrated by Dana Brown. Tiger Tales, 2021. 9781680102635 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy picture book What did you like about … Continue reading →

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Opposites Abstract by Mo Willems

Posted on October 22, 2021 by susanh579

Opposites Abstract by Mo Willems. Hyperion Books for Children, 2021. 9781368070973 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Mo Willems is a genius. He just is. In … Continue reading →

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 No One is Angry Today by Toon Tellegen, illustrated by Marc Boutavant

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

 No One is Angry Today by Toon Tellegen, illustrated by Marc Boutavant. Translated by David Colmer. Gecko Press, 2021. 9781776573455 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Animal fiction What did you like about … Continue reading →

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