Tag Archives: Alfred A. Knopf

The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers, illustrations by Shawn Harris

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers, illustrations by Shawn Harris. Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. 9781524764203 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Format: Hardcover Genre:  Animal fantasy What did you like about the book? I … Continue reading →

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Real To Me by Minh Le, illustrated by Raissa Figueroa

Posted on May 8, 2023 by susanh579

Real To Me by Minh Le, illustrated by Raissa Figueroa. Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. 9780593377499 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 beautifully illustrated, … Continue reading →

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Becoming Charley by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Loveis Wise

Posted on May 8, 2023 by susanh579

Becoming Charley by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Loveis Wise. Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. 9780593429044  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Charley is born into a forest … Continue reading →

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The Notorious Scarlett and Browne by Jonathan Stroud

Posted on May 3, 2023 by kyurenka

The Notorious Scarlett and Browne by Jonathan Stroud.  Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. 9780593430408  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format:  Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book? The story feels as if … Continue reading →

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Turtles of the Midnight Moon by María José Fitzgerald

Posted on April 23, 2023 by susanh579

Turtles of the Midnight Moon by María José Fitzgerald. Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. 9780593488706 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Magical realism/Mystery What did you like about the book? There are so … Continue reading →

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How We Say I Love You by Nicole Chen, illustrated by Lenny Wen

Posted on April 21, 2023 by susanh579

How We Say I Love You by Nicole Chen, illustrated by Lenny Wen. Alfred A. Knopf, 2022. 9780593428399 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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Meesh the Bad Demon by Michelle Lam

Posted on April 12, 2023 by susanh579

Meesh the Bad Demon by Michelle Lam. Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. 9780593372876 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book? Meesh is a “bad” demon: She … Continue reading →

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Friday I’m In Love by Camryn Garrett

Posted on February 21, 2023 by susanh579

Friday I’m In Love by Camryn Garrett. Alfred A Knopf, 2023. 9780593435106 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Romance What did you like about the book?  This story is bursting with self-love, … Continue reading →

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Nubby by Dan Richards, illustrated by Shanda McCloskey

Posted on February 3, 2023 by susanh579

Nubby by Dan Richards, illustrated by Shanda McCloskey. Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. 9780593381090  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Nubby is a stuffed rabbit … Continue reading →

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Calling the Wind by Trudy Ludwig,  illustrated by Kathryn Otoshi

Posted on February 3, 2023 by susanh579

Calling the Wind: A Story of Healing and Hope by Trudy Ludwig,  illustrated by Kathryn Otoshi. Alfred A. Knopf, 2022. 9780593426401 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like … Continue reading →

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