Tag Archives: Candlewick Press

Clarice Bean, Scram! by Lauren Child

Posted on May 31, 2023 by susanh579

Clarice Bean, Scram! by Lauren Child. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536231120 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? It’s summer, and an oppressive heat wave … Continue reading →

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Kitty & Cat: Opposites Attract by Mirka Kokkanen

Posted on May 19, 2023 by susanh579

Kitty & Cat: Opposites Attract by Mirka Kokkanen. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536223675 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Picture book What did you like about the book? First, this book is just delightful!  … Continue reading →

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How Do You Spell Unfair? by Carol Boston Weatherford,  illustrated by Frank Morrison

Posted on May 17, 2023 by susanh579

How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee by Carol Boston Weatherford,  illustrated by Frank Morrison. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536215540 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre: … Continue reading →

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Izzy Azumi, F.D.O. by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Erwin Madrid

Posted on May 17, 2023 by susanh579

Izzy Azumi, F.D.O. (Future Dog Owner) (Judy Moody and Friends, Book 14) by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Erwin Madrid. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536224733 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover chapter book Genre: Realistic … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Be a Frog by Jane Porter, illustrated by Neil Clark

Posted on May 11, 2023 by susanh579

So You Want to Be a Frog: Everything There Is to Know About Frogs by Jane Porter, illustrated by Neil Clark. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536225136  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover What did … Continue reading →

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Eco Girl by Ken Wilson-Max

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Eco Girl by Ken Wilson-Max. Candlewick, 2023, c2022. 9781536228090 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Eve lives with her family at the edge of the … Continue reading →

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The Tree Book by Hannah Alice

Posted on May 8, 2023 by susanh579

The Tree Book by Hannah Alice. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536229837  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book  What did you like about the book? What a fun and exciting introduction to trees! Each … Continue reading →

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Elena Rides/Elena Monta en Bici by Juana Medina

Posted on May 7, 2023 by susanh579

Elena Rides/Elena Monta en Bici: A Dual Edition by Juana Medina. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536232509  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book? This cute story follows Elena, … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Aaron by Liz Kessler, illustrated by Joanie Stone

Posted on May 7, 2023 by susanh579

The Truth About Aaron (The World of Emily Windsnap, Book 3) by Liz Kessler, illustrated by Joanie Stone. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536215243 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you … Continue reading →

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The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink by Shannon Hale & Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham

Posted on May 7, 2023 by susanh579

The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink (The Princess in Black, Book #10) by Shannon Hale & Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536209785 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 … Continue reading →

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