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May 21, 2023
Book Review: Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
My review:
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How Do You Stop a Murder after It’s Already Happened?
There are a couple of things wrong with this book. The first is that the author did not pull me in emotionally, so frankly I did not care what happened to Todd her son, her husband Kelly, or the protagonist, Jen. At the beginning of the book, her son stabs someone and is arrested. Next, his mom enters a time loop and i...
May 3, 2023
Book Review: The Perfect Roommate by Minka Kent
My review:
/5
The Perfect Roommate does not disappoint. As the tension builds, readers are taken on an unexpected journey with roomies Meadow and Lauren. It soon becomes clear that someone has a sinister secret and the stakes escalate until a violent death stuns readers. Nothing is as it seems and anyone could be responsible for the murder — guessing will take all your investigative wits! The characters arre enthralling, the plot captivating, and the conclusion electric. Prepare to stay up late ...
April 16, 2023
Book Review: The Adventures of Kung Fu Kiki
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In this cute picture book, we get to know Kung Fu Kiki who is amazing at Kung Fu. Her secret superpower comes from feasting on spicy ramen soup with extra chilis that she grows in her garden. Through a series of super cute illustrations, we follow her as she enters a competition to fight a dog called Big Bad Butch. Can Kiki fight a big dog, armed only with her superpower….he...
March 31, 2023
Spring Fling: A Magical Unicorn Ride by Ella English
Giggles, the gnome, had a unicorn duvet, and he papered his walls with unicorns.
While visiting the playground, he spotted one!
“I’ve always wanted to ride a unicorn!” he squealed. “May I?”
“Not now. It’s my job to bring in spring, and my feet are tired,” the unicorn said.
When the unicorn touched her horn to the earth, tiny shoots sprouted.
“How about I give you a foot massage?” Giggles said, as plants burst into flower all around him.
“There’s no time.”
“Wait!” Giggles said, pulling...
March 26, 2023
Spring Fling: Giggles’ Magical Unicorn Ride by Ella English
Giggles the gnome had a unicorn duvet and his walls were papered with unicorns.
During a visit to the playground, he saw one!
“I’ve always wanted to ride a unicorn!” He squealed. “May I?”
“I can’t, it’s my job to bring in the spring, and my feet are tired.”
When the unicorn touched her horn to the earth, tiny shoots began to sprout.
“How about I give you a foot massage?” He said, as plants burst into flower all around him.
“There’s no time.”
“Wait!” Giggles said, pulling a bag of rain...
February 23, 2023
Book Review: Daryl and the Dancing Dolls by Once Upon a Dance
Chapter book, 43 pages.
Link for the book
Once Upon a Dance donates all proceeds to charity.
Daryl’s ordinary life takes an adventurous turn when fairies cast their magic.
Kids dance along with the story characters and a professional ballet dancer in this interactive story designed to get kids up and moving. Ballerina Konora joins the pages with photos and suggestions for movement exploration.
Three books in one: readers can enjoy the story, act out t...
February 18, 2023
Book Review: The Bear and the Hug by Melissa Cannioto
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My Review
In this charming rhyming book, the author pulls us into bear’s world. When he wakes from hibernation, he is hurt and confused that none of his animal friends want to hug him. Right now, a hug is all he wants in the whole, wide world.
This book is very moving and all of us, adults and kids alike, will relate to the sadness that hung around us during the pandemic, when it was at times impossible to hug...
February 4, 2023
KATY ON BROADWAY SIGNED BOOK GIVEAWAY!
KATY ON BROADWAY is a charming children’s book about a singing cat who sets out on a big adventure to perform on one of the world’s biggest stages in New York City. If you’re a fan of musicals, cats, and exciting stories, then this book is for you! Goodreads is offering the chance to win a free copy of “Katy on Broadway” through its Giveaway program. Here’s how to en...
January 22, 2023
Book Review: Princess Fluffy Plumpkin Eats Pink by Chris Roy
Blackberry Book Tour
February 28 – March 03 Chapter book, 32 pages. Link for the book
Princess Fluffy wasn’t accepted as royalty. She didn’t have colorful fur like her sisters. Even her own parents, the King and Queen, treated her like a common Plumpkin. After many attempts to change the color of her fur, Princess Fluffy discovered that looking like a common Plumpkin had its advantages, and was able to do what her brother the Prince couldn’t — save the royal family from winter doom. The Kingdom named her a hero, but does that make her a real princess? Brimming with motivation and uplifting moments, this story is great for kids that may be experiencing difficulties with obesity, body shaming, or racial issues — or simply enjoy fairytales and lots of pink! “Fluffy and pink. No need to say more! This is a wonderful modern fairytale about belonging, acceptance and self-love.
“I can’t cope with so much cuteness.” – Carola Schmidt, bestselling children’s author and science writer
My Review
This book is a delightful celebration of ourselves and how it is great to be different, rather than trying to fit ourselves into a cookie-cutter mold.
Princess Fluffy has long white locks that would be the envy of many, except she doesn’t like them. Why? Because she’s part of the royal family, and the rest of her relatives tell her that only short, colored fur is okay for a royal. So Princess Fluffy starts to hate her long fur and has the gardener cut it short. Then she eats pink shoes and flowers. She even scarfs down a whole pink bicycle in an attempt to turn her fur pink! But even after eating pink stuff to bursting point, her fur only gets a pink tinge. She is so frustrated that she can’t fit in. The one advantage is she can play with the regular kids in the Kingdom because they don’t know she’s royalty.
Then a blizzard hits the Kingdom, and the only one who is camouflaged in the snow is Princess Fluffy. Not only does she stop the Kingdom from being attacked by the monster eagles, the Pooflies, but she also grabs some firewood and thus helps to heat the royal palace until the blizzard is over. Now that Princess Fluffy has saved the day due to her white fur blending into the snow, the royal family celebrates her and accepts her different fur type. At last, Princess Fluffy finds the acceptance she has always craved.
This is an uplifting story about learning to love yourself, instead of changing who you are, which kids will love. The illustrations are also super cute and and I guarantee Princess Fluffy will win a place in your heart!
My Rating: /5
About the Author
Chris Roy was raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He is a boxing trainer, and a tattoo artist.
Young Adult books:
Sad Sally Salad
Alex
Children’s books:
Ronin Cleans His Room Like a Ninja
When a Brave Bear Fights Cancer (by Carola Schmidt, edited by Chris Roy)
Chubby’s Tale: the true story of a Teddy bear who beat cancer (by Carola Schmidt, edited by Chris Roy)
Little Ricky’s Ambition (by Richard Lewis, Jr., edited by Chris Roy)
Princess Fluffy Plumpkin Eats Pink
The post Book Review: Princess Fluffy Plumpkin Eats Pink by Chris Roy appeared first on Ella English Author & Illustrator.
Book Review: Princess Fluffy Plumpkin Eats Pink by Chris Roy
Blackberry Book Tour
February 28 – March 03 Chapter book, 32 pages. Link for the book
Princess Fluffy wasn’t accepted as royalty. She didn’t have colorful fur like her sisters. Even her own parents, the King and Queen, treated her like a common Plumpkin. After many attempts to change the color of her fur, Princess Fluffy discovered that looking like a common Plumpkin had its advantages, and was able to do what her brother the Prince couldn’t — save the royal family from winter doom. The Kingdom named her a hero, but does that make her a real princess? Brimming with motivation and uplifting moments, this story is great for kids that may be experiencing difficulties with obesity, body shaming, or racial issues — or simply enjoy fairytales and lots of pink! “Fluffy and pink. No need to say more! This is a wonderful modern fairytale about belonging, acceptance and self-love.
“I can’t cope with so much cuteness.” – Carola Schmidt, bestselling children’s author and science writer
My Review
This book is a delightful celebration of ourselves and how it is great to be different, rather than trying to fit ourselves into a cookie-cutter mold.
Princess Fluffy has long white locks that would be the envy of many, except she doesn’t like them. Why? Because she’s part of the royal family, and the rest of her relatives tell her that only short, colored fur is okay for a royal. So Princess Fluffy starts to hate her long fur and has the gardener cut it short. Then she eats pink shoes and flowers. She even scarfs down a whole pink bicycle in an attempt to turn her fur pink! But even after eating pink stuff to bursting point, her fur only gets a pink tinge. She is so frustrated that she can’t fit in. The one advantage is she can play with the regular kids in the Kingdom because they don’t know she’s royalty.
Then a blizzard hits the Kingdom, and the only one who is camouflaged in the snow is Princess Fluffy. Not only does she stop the Kingdom from being attacked by the monster eagles, the Pooflies, but she also grabs some firewood and thus helps to heat the royal palace until the blizzard is over. Now that Princess Fluffy has saved the day due to her white fur blending into the snow, the royal family celebrates her and accepts her different fur type. At last, Princess Fluffy finds the acceptance she has always craved.
This is an uplifting story about learning to love yourself, instead of changing who you are, which kids will love. The illustrations are also super cute and and I guarantee Princess Fluffy will win a place in your heart!
My Rating: /5
About the Author
Chris Roy was raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He is a boxing trainer, and a tattoo artist.
Young Adult books:
Sad Sally Salad
Alex
Children’s books:
Ronin Cleans His Room Like a Ninja
When a Brave Bear Fights Cancer (by Carola Schmidt, edited by Chris Roy)
Chubby’s Tale: the true story of a Teddy bear who beat cancer (by Carola Schmidt, edited by Chris Roy)
Little Ricky’s Ambition (by Richard Lewis, Jr., edited by Chris Roy)
Princess Fluffy Plumpkin Eats Pink
The post Book Review: Princess Fluffy Plumpkin Eats Pink by Chris Roy appeared first on Ella English Author & Illustrator.
