Category Archives: Grandparents

Little Houses by Kevin Henkes,  illustrated by Laura Dronzek

Posted on June 29, 2022 by susanh579

Little Houses by Kevin Henkes,  illustrated by Laura Dronzek. Greenwillow Books, HarperCollins, 2022. 9780062965721 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  In this dreamy and … Continue reading →

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A Gift for Nana by Lane Smith

Posted on June 26, 2022 by kyurenka

A Gift for Nana by Lane Smith, Random House Studio, 2022. 9780593430330  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? A book to warm a grandmother’s … Continue reading →

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Poppy’s House by Karla Courtney,  illustrated by Madeline Kloepper

Posted on June 20, 2022 by susanh579

Poppy’s House by Karla Courtney,  illustrated by Madeline Kloepper. Walker Books, Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536211528 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  This is a … Continue reading →

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Hummingbird Heart: A Memoir by Travis Dandro

Posted on May 19, 2022 by susanh579

Hummingbird Heart: A Memoir by Travis Dandro. Drawn & Quarterly, 2022. 9781770465626 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Paperback graphic novel Genre: Memoir What did you like about the book?  This introspective and truthful … Continue reading →

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The Garden We Share by Zoe Tucker, illustrated by Julianna Swaney

Posted on May 16, 2022 by susanh579

The Garden We Share by Zoe Tucker, illustrated by Julianna Swaney. NorthSouth Books, 2022. 9780735844841 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book:  A moving story … Continue reading →

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Joy Ride by Sherri Duskey Rinker, illustrated by Ana Ramírez González

Posted on May 15, 2022 by susanh579

Joy Ride by Sherri Duskey Rinker, illustrated by Ana Ramírez González. Candlewick Press, 2022. 978153620773 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? By the 3rd … Continue reading →

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A Grandma’s Magic by Charlotte Offsay, illustrated by Asa Gilland

Posted on May 15, 2022 by susanh579

A Grandma’s Magic by Charlotte Offsay, illustrated by Asa Gilland. Random House Kids, 2022. 9780593376003  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Oh, this book is going … Continue reading →

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I’ll Go and Come Back by Rajani LaRocca, illustrated by Sara Palacios

Posted on May 13, 2022 by susanh579

I’ll Go and Come Back by Rajani LaRocca, illustrated by Sara Palacios. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536207170 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Jyoti and … Continue reading →

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Geraldine Pu and Her Cat Hat, Too! by Maggie P. Chang

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Geraldine Pu and Her Cat Hat, Too! (Ready to Read Graphics) by Maggie P. Chang. Simon Spotlight, 2022. 9781534484719 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback Genre: Early reader/graphic novels What did you like about … Continue reading →

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Sometimes All I Need is Me written and illustrated by Juliana Perdomo

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Sometimes All I Need is Me written and illustrated by Juliana Perdomo. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536218046 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? The young … Continue reading →

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