Tag Archives: Candlewick Press

Something About Grandma by Tania de Regil

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Something About Grandma by Tania de Regil. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536201949 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Julia is going to stay with Grandma without … Continue reading →

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The Poem Forest: Poet W. S. Merwin and the Palm Tree Forest He Grew from Scratch by Carrie Fountain, illustrated by Chris Turnham

Posted on September 11, 2022 by kyurenka

The Poem Forest: Poet W. S. Merwin and the Palm Tree Forest He Grew from Scratch by Carrie Fountain, illustrated by Chris Turnham, Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536211269 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover … Continue reading →

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Leila, the Perfect Witch / Leila, la brujita perfecta by Flavia Z. Drago

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Leila, the Perfect Witch (9781536220506) / Leila, la brujita perfecta (9781536225389) by Flavia Z. Drago. Candlewick Press, 2022. Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Arab Arab All Year Long! by Cathy Camper, illustrated by Sawsan Chalabi

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Arab Arab All Year Long! by Cathy Camper, illustrated by Sawsan Chalabi. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536213959 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Realistic fiction, ethnic customs What did you like about … Continue reading →

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Haven: A Small Cat’s Big Adventure by Megan Wagner Lloyd

Posted on August 27, 2022 by susanh579

Haven: A Small Cat’s Big Adventure by Megan Wagner Lloyd. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536216578 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Animal fiction What did you like about the book? Haven is a … Continue reading →

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The Infamous Ratsos Live! In Concert! by Kara LaReau, illustrated by Matt Myers

Posted on August 18, 2022 by susanh579

The Infamous Ratsos Live! In Concert! by Kara LaReau, illustrated by Matt Myers. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536207477 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover  Genre: Realistic fiction (with animal characters) What did you like … Continue reading →

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Take Off Your Brave by Nadim, illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail.

Posted on August 12, 2022 by susanh579

Take Off Your Brave: The World Through the Eyes of a Preschool Poet by Nadim, illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail. Candlewick Press, c2021, 2022. 9781536223163 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Poetry What … Continue reading →

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Frank and Bean: Food Truck Fiasco by Jamie Michalak, illustrated by Bob Kolar

Posted on August 4, 2022 by susanh579

Frank and Bean: Food Truck Fiasco by Jamie Michalak, illustrated by Bob Kolar. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536214413 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 4 Format: Hardcover early reader  Genre: Humor What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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How Kind! by Mary Murphy

Posted on August 1, 2022 by susanh579

How Kind! by Mary Murphy. Candlewick Press, 2002. 9781536224092 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 5 Format: Board book What did you like about the book? This is a cute book showing the power of spreading … Continue reading →

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Little Farm Animals: A Finger Wiggle Book by Sally Symes, illustrated by Nick Sharratt

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Little Farm Animals: A Finger Wiggle Book by Sally Symes, illustrated by Nick Sharratt. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536220483 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Board Book Genre:  Interactive books What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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