Tag Archives: Candlewick Press

A Sliver of Moon and a Shard of Truth: Stories from India by Chitra Soundar, illustrated by Uma Krishnaswamy

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

A Sliver of Moon and a Shard of Truth: Stories from India by Chitra Soundar, illustrated by Uma Krishnaswamy. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536225150 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fiction/short stories What did … Continue reading →

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Smashie McPerter and the Shocking Rocket Robberty by N. Griffin, illustrated by Kate Hindley

Posted on January 27, 2023 by susanh579

Smashie McPerter and the Shocking Rocket Robbery by N. Griffin, illustrated by Kate Hindley. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9780763694708  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Mystery What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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Ready for Spaghetti by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Polly Dunbar

Posted on January 25, 2023 by susanh579

Ready for Spaghetti: Funny Poems for Funny Kids by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Polly Dunbar. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536224979 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 5 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre: Poetry What did you like … Continue reading →

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Billy and Rose: Forever Friends by Amy Hest, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton

Posted on January 22, 2023 by susanh579

Billy and Rose: Forever Friends by Amy Hest, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536214192 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover chapter book What did you like about the book?  Billy … Continue reading →

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Fashionista: Fashion Your Feelings by Maxine Beneba Clarke

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Fashionista: Fashion Your Feelings by Maxine Beneba Clarke. Candlewick Press, 2022, c2019. 9781536223774 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? For kids who love to dress … Continue reading →

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Bake, Make, and Learn to Cook Vegetarian by David Atherton, illustrated by Alice Bowsher

Posted on January 16, 2023 by susanh579

Bake, Make, and Learn to Cook Vegetarian: Healthy and Green Recipes for Young Cooks by David Atherton, illustrated by Alice Bowsher. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536229165 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover What did … Continue reading →

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The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person by Frederick Joseph

Posted on January 12, 2023 by kyurenka

            The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person by Frederick Joseph. Candlewick, c2020, 2022. 9781536223040 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback What did you like about the book? What makes this … Continue reading →

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Granny and Bean by Karen Hesse, illustrated by Charlotte Voake

Posted on January 11, 2023 by susanh579

Granny and Bean by Karen Hesse, illustrated by Charlotte Voake. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536214048  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? This picture book set … Continue reading →

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Peppa Pig and the Christmas Surprise by Mark Baker and Neville Astley

Posted on January 7, 2023 by susanh579

Peppa Pig and the Christmas Surprise by Mark Baker and Neville Astley. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536228106 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? It’s Christmas … Continue reading →

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Build a House by Rhiannon Giddens,  illustrated by Monica Mikai

Posted on January 6, 2023 by susanh579

Build a House by Rhiannon Giddens,  illustrated by Monica Mikai. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536222524 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  Rhiannon Giddens (musician, songwriter, … Continue reading →

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