Category Archives: Friendship

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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Rosewood: A Midsummer Meet Cute by Sayantani Dasgupta

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Rosewood: A Midsummer Meet Cute by Sayantani Dasgupta. Scholastic Press, 2023. 9781338797725 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: ARC (March 2023 publication date) Genre:  Romance What did you like about the book? Eila Das loves … Continue reading →

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This Book is My Best Friend by Robin Robinson

Posted on January 23, 2023 by susanh579

This Book is My Best Friend by Robin Robinson. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2023. 9781665906814 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like … Continue reading →

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Billy and Rose: Forever Friends by Amy Hest, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton

Posted on January 22, 2023 by susanh579

Billy and Rose: Forever Friends by Amy Hest, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536214192 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover chapter book What did you like about the book?  Billy … Continue reading →

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Home Away From Home by Cynthia Lord

Posted on January 16, 2023 by susanh579

Home Away From Home by Cynthia Lord. Scholastic Press, 2023. 9781338726114 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: ARC (publication date 4/18/23) Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  There have been … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Care by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal

Posted on January 12, 2023 by susanh579

I Don’t Care by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal. Neal Porter Books, Holiday House, 2022. 9780823443451 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about … Continue reading →

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Maisy’s Snowy Day: A Maisy First Experiences Book by Lucy Cousins

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Maisy’s Snowy Day: A Maisy First Experiences Book by Lucy Cousins. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536228571 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Depend on Maisy to … Continue reading →

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Nina Soni: Snow Spy by Kashmira Sheth, illustrated by Jenn Kocsmiersky

Posted on December 18, 2022 by susanh579

Nina Soni: Snow Spy by Kashmira Sheth, illustrated by Jenn Kocsmiersky. Peachtree Publishing, 2022. 9781682634981 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover  Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? A big … Continue reading →

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Anzu and the Art of Friendship by Moni Ritchie Hadley, illustrated by Nathalia Takeyama

Posted on December 18, 2022 by susanh579

Anzu and the Art of Friendship by Moni Ritchie Hadley, illustrated by Nathalia Takeyama. Albert Whitman & Company, 2023. 9780807561355 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback Genre:  Adventure What did you like about … Continue reading →

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When Little Owl Met Little Rabbit by Przemystaw Wechterowicz, illustrated by Emilia Dziubak

Posted on December 13, 2022 by kyurenka

            When Little Owl Met Little Rabbit by Przemystaw Wechterowicz, illustrated by Emilia Dziubak, translated by Polly Lawson.  Floris Books, c2018 (Poland), 2022 (Scotland), 2023 (USA). 9781782507741  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture … Continue reading →

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