Category Archives: Neighbors

All Are Neighbors by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman

Posted on October 2, 2022 by susanh579

All Are Neighbors by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman. Alfred A. Knopf, 2022. 9780593429983 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  A girl in … Continue reading →

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My Neighborhood by María José Ferrada,  illustrated by Ana Penyas

Posted on August 25, 2022 by susanh579

My Neighborhood by María José Ferrada,  illustrated by Ana Penyas. Tapioca Stories, c2018, 2022. 9781734783957 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  This quirky import … Continue reading →

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Rose’s Song by Helena Ku Rhee, illustrated by Pascal Campion

Posted on July 27, 2022 by susanh579

Rose’s Song by Helena Ku Rhee, illustrated by Pascal Campion. Random House Studio, 2022. 9780593375495 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 4.5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? It is very … Continue reading →

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Mary Had a Little Plan by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Posted on July 21, 2022 by susanh579

Mary Had a Little Plan by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. Union Square Kids, 2022. 9781454933038 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Paperback What did you like about the book? Mary walks through … Continue reading →

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Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun by Hena Khan, illustrated by Wastana Haikal

Posted on February 18, 2022 by susanh579

Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun by Hena Khan, illustrated by Wastana Haikal. Salaam Reads, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, 2022. 9781534497580 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Advanced Reader’s Copy Genre: Realistic fiction What … Continue reading →

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The Cookie Maker of Marvin Road by Sue Lawson,  illustrated by Liz Anelli

Posted on February 17, 2022 by susanh579

The Cookie Maker of Marvin Road by Sue Lawson,  illustrated by Liz Anelli. Candlewick Press, c2020, 2021. 9781536219975 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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