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September 18, 2024
Book Review + Giveaway: How to Make a Sandwich
Title: How to Make a Sandwich | Author & Illustrator: Lorena M. Proia | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Lorena M. Proia | Release Date: December 2023 | ISBN: “A beautifully illustrated story that children and caregivers alike will savor.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “How to Make a Sandwich is a delightful celebration of the simple pleasures of childhood. Its themes of family, creativity, and perseverance, combined …
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September 11, 2024
Just Write for Kids Reviews Allen the Alien
Seeing stars (& disco lights) after reading Just Write for Kids’ fabulous review of Allen the Alien!!! This picture book stands out as unique for so many reasons. It has a cool edginess about it, yet maintains a wholesome, well-rounded story. Far out, am I right?!?! Check out this other-worldly review from kidlit super star, …
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September 2, 2024
The Book Muse Reviews Allen the Alien
Such a lovely review of Allen the Alien from Ashleigh at The Book Muse. I really couldn’t have said it better myself! Kids will love this fun story, and readers of all ages will find something in the book that they can relate to or understand, making it a book that will be good to …
August 26, 2024
Book Review + Giveaway: A New Friend for Dragon
Title: A New Friend for Dragon | Author: Bianca Schulze | Illustrator: Samara Hardy | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Clever Publishing | Release Date: August 20, 2024 | ISBN: 9798888670934 Publisher’s Book Summary: In this most recent tale in Clever’s beloved Dragon series, a new knight has come to town! Sir Fiero wears smooth, shiny armor and has a …
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Book Review + Giveaway: A New Friend for Dragon!
Title: A New Friend for Dragon | Author: Bianca Schulze | Illustrator: Samara Hardy | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Clever Publishing | Release Date: August 20, 2024 | ISBN: 9798888670934 Publisher’s Book Summary: In this most recent tale in Clever’s beloved Dragon series, a new knight has come to town! Sir Fiero wears smooth, shiny armor and has a …
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August 25, 2024
“You are Welcome!” Guest Post on Kids’ Book Review
It was an absolute pleasure to write a post for the Kids’ Book Review, one of the very best children’s book review sites in Australia. Read on for a snippet of the article and then follow the link to their website to learn more. Dare you not to get swept away by the wealth of …
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August 17, 2024
readilearn Reviews Allen the Alien
So grateful for reviewers like Norah at readilearn who not only provide in-depth reviews for kid lit, but provide ideas and resources for using children’s books in a learning environment. Allen the Alien is a fun book from start to finish. As soon as I opened the cover and saw all Allen’s shenanigans on the end …
August 16, 2024
Book Review + Giveaway: A Tall Tale, How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs
Title: A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs | Author: Scott Sollers | Illustrator: Alejandro Chavez | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Stephanie’s Stories | Release Date: 2024 | ISBN: 9781637557730 Publisher’s Book Summary: This is the story of two rival communities living in valleys separated by a ridge. The Have-Alls live in …
August 12, 2024
Just So Stories Reviews Allen the Alien
Huge thanks to Sue at Just So Stories for this insightful review of Allen the Alien! Follow Just So Stories for in-depth reviews of Australian kid lit.
July 5, 2024
Booking Around the World: Les Hôtels Littéraires
I’m always on the lookout for bookish places, so when I was wandering (read: slightly lost) in Rouen, France recently, I noticed this sign. Now, my French is awful, but I do remember a couple of words from high school classes: livres = books, chambres = rooms. Plus, the big clues of hôtel and littéraire …
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Notes from a writer with wanderlust
When I was a kid, I read every story I could find about far away places, travel and transportation. In fact, my favorite book was The Little Yellow Bus" about a girl who took the bus to visit her gran
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