Category Archives: *Starred Review

Perfect Presents! by Anke Kuhl

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Perfect Presents! by Anke Kuhl. Translation by Melody Shaw. Gecko Press, 2023. 9781776574995 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? This diminutive picture book, in size … Continue reading →

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In a Patch of Grass by Fran Hodgkins, illustrated by Dan Tavis

Posted on March 15, 2023 by susanh579

In A Patch of Grass by Fran Hodgkins, illustrated by Dan Tavis. Tilbury House Publishers, 2022. 9780884484639  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? In … Continue reading →

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My Flawless Life by Yvonne Woon

Posted on March 10, 2023 by kyurenka

My Flawless Life by Yvonne Woon. HarperCollins, 2023. 9780063008694 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Format: Paperback ARC Genre: Realistic fiction/Mystery What did you like about the book? Hana has a flawless life; her dad … Continue reading →

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These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi

Posted on March 9, 2023 by susanh579

These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi. Harper, HarperCollins, 2023.  9780062972477  Rating: 1-5  (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? All is not as it seems and trust … Continue reading →

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The Book That No One Wanted to Read by Richard Ayoade, illustrated by Tor Freeman

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

The Book That No One Wanted to Read by Richard Ayoade, illustrated by Tor Freeman. Walker Books, 2023, c2022. 9781536222166 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover fiction Genre:  Humor What did you like about … Continue reading →

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Remember by Joy Harjo, illustrated by Michaela Goade

Posted on March 7, 2023 by susanh579

Remember by Joy Harjo, illustrated by Michaela Goade. Random House Studio, 2023. 9780593484845 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Taken from a poem by Joy Harjo, … Continue reading →

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Seven Percent of Ro Devereux by Ellen O’Clover

Posted on March 6, 2023 by kyurenka

Seven Percent of Ro Devereux by Ellen O’Clover. HarperTeen, 2023. 9780063255036 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Format:   Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction/ Romance What did you like about the book?  Ro Devereux has spent the … Continue reading →

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Twenty Questions by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Christian Robinson

Posted on March 5, 2023 by susanh579

Twenty Questions by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Christian Robinson. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536215137  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? With fun, humor, and thoughtfulness, Mac Barnett … Continue reading →

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Bunnies In a Boat

Posted on March 4, 2023 by susanh579

Bunnies In a Boat by Philip Ardagh, illustrated by Ben Mantle. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536228335 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book:  Bunnies In A Boat … Continue reading →

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