Category Archives: Book Review

Perfect Picture Book Friday: Marvelous Cornelius: Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans

Posted on February 7, 2020 by

I was looking through some of my books this week for Nonfiction Fest and came across one by Phil Bildner. The book is about a real person, but since there are embellishments, it is classified as fiction. In an Author’s … Continue reading →

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Rise! From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou: A Review

Posted on August 19, 2019 by

I spent time this weekend reading and reviewing lots of new picture books. This one is definitely a favorite. Title: Rise! From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou Author: Bethany Hegedus Illustrator: Tonya Engel Publisher: Lee & … Continue reading →

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Always Looking Up: A Review

Posted on August 14, 2019 by

Title: Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer Author: Laura Gehl Illustrators: Louise Pigott and Alex Oxton Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company Publication Date: October 1, 2019 Summary: This picture book biography tells the story of Nancy Grace Roman, an … Continue reading →

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Moon’s First Friends: A Review

Posted on July 18, 2019 by

Last week I was delighted to pick up a copy of Moon’s First Friends: One Giant Leap for Friendship by Susanna Leonard Hill and illustrated by Elisa Paganelli. There are many new releases that celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the … Continue reading →

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The Moon Is a Star!

Posted on July 8, 2019 by

Not really, of course, but since this summer marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, it almost seems like it is. Yesterday I spotted not one, but two, moon book displays in a local bookstore. There were … Continue reading →

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Oh, Boy! A Boy Like You: A Review

Posted on June 17, 2019 by

I was excited to receive an advance copy this weekend of A Boy Like You by Frank Murphy with illustrations by Kayla Harren. This book is not only beautiful and heartfelt, it is a timely reminder to everyone, especially boys, … Continue reading →

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Perfect Picture Book Friday: The Boy Who Grew a Forest

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

From time to time I will review children’s books on this blog. Today I am participating in Susanna Leonard Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday. Title: The Boy Who Grew a Forest: The True Story of Jadav Payeng Author: Sophia Gholz … Continue reading →

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