Tag Archives: Crown Books for Young Readers

The Gentle Genius of Trees by Philip Bunting

Posted on January 20, 2023 by kyurenka

The Gentle Genius of Trees by Philip Bunting. Crown Books for Young Readers, 2021. 9780593567814  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book? In simple, very-easy-to-understand language and … Continue reading →

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Show Us Who You Are by Ellie McNicoll

Posted on December 21, 2022 by susanh579

Show Us Who You Are by Ellie McNicoll. Crown Books for Young Readers, c2021, 2022. 9780593562994 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Science fiction, adventure, realistic fiction What did you like about … Continue reading →

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I’m a Volcano by Bridget Heos, illustrated by Mike Ciccotello

Posted on December 15, 2022 by susanh579

I’m a Volcano by Bridget Heos,  illustrated by Mike Ciccotello. Crown Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9780593302880 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  An … Continue reading →

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The Q by Amy Tintera

Posted on December 15, 2022 by susanh579

The Q by Amy Tintera. Crown Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9780593486177 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review):  4 Format: Hardcover  Genre: Dystopian fiction What did you like about the book?  In The Q, we follow … Continue reading →

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The Little Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, illustrated by Rafael López

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

The Little Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams and Rachel Neumann, illustrated by Rafael López. Crown Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9780593484234 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred … Continue reading →

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Black-Eyed Peas and Hoghead Cheese by Glenda Armand, illustrated by Steffi Walthall

Posted on November 20, 2022 by susanh579

Black-Eyed Peas and Hoghead Cheese: A Story of Food, Family, and Freedom by Glenda Armand, illustrated by Steffi Walthall. Crown Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9780593486146 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture … Continue reading →

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Hair to Share by Sylvia Walker

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Hair to Share by Sylvia Walker. Crown Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9780593426883 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? Suri is proud … Continue reading →

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Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Frank Morrison

Posted on September 30, 2022 by kyurenka

Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Frank Morrison, Crown Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9780593306345  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: … Continue reading →

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One Turtle’s Last Straw by Elisa Boxer, illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns

Posted on August 12, 2022 by susanh579

One Turtle’s Last Straw: The Real-Life Rescue That Sparked a Sea Change written by Elisa Boxer, illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns. Crown Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9780593372463 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 4 Format: … Continue reading →

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If the World were 100 Animals: A Visual Guide to Earth’s Amazing Creatures by Miranda Smith, illustrated by Aaron Cushley

Posted on July 29, 2022 by susanh579

If the World were 100 Animals: A Visual Guide to Earth’s Amazing Creatures by Miranda Smith, illustrated by Aaron Cushley.  Crown Books For Young Readers, 2022.  9780593372357 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review):  5 Format: Hardcover … Continue reading →

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