It's rather difficult to dislike a children's book–especially a picture book. I mean the book has to be pretty bad to get any negative feedback from anyone. After all, children's books are written for children: there's a lot of pictures, few words, colorful artwork, and few pages. What could go wrong? So it took me… Continue reading Book Review: The Most Magnificent Thing
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Books for My Classroom
Thanks for stopping by for a visit. Below I have published a list of books that I would like to obtain for my classroom. I have these books on cassette and would like the actual book to go along with the cassette. If you have any of these books and would be willing to donate… Continue reading Books for My Classroom
Book Review: Walk on the Wild Side
Title: Walk on the Wild Side Author: Nicholas Oldland Publisher: Kids Can Press Year: 2015 Pages: 36 [Disclaimer: I was provided an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my fair and unbiased review. I am not required to publish a positive review, just an honest one. So…here you go.] Walk on the Wild Side is… Continue reading Book Review: Walk on the Wild Side
Book Review: Luna’s Red Hat
Title: Luna's Red Hat Author: Emmi Smid Emmi Smid on Twitter Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Year: 2015 Pages: 36 Illustrated. Special contribution from bereavement specialist: Dr. Riet Fiddelaers-Jaspers (Website is in Dutch) [Disclaimer: I was provided with an ARC courtesy of the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my review of this book. I was… Continue reading Book Review: Luna’s Red Hat
Book Review: Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret
Title: Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret Author: Bob Shea Publisher: Disney Book Group (Hyperion) Year: 2015 Pages: 56 [Disclaimer: I was provided an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my fair review of this book. I was in no way compensated or asked to write a positive review. I was asked to write a… Continue reading Book Review: Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret
Book Review: Jasper John Dooley: You’re in Trouble
Title: Jasper John Dooley: You're in Trouble See also: Jasper John Dooley: You're in Trouble Author: Caroline Adderson Illustrator: Ben Clanton See also: Ben Clanton's Squiggles and Scribbles Publisher: Kids Can Press Year: March 1, 2015 Pages: 124 [Disclaimer: I was provided an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my fair and unbiased review of… Continue reading Book Review: Jasper John Dooley: You’re in Trouble
Book Review: Zippy the Runner
Title: Zippy the Runner Author: JiYu Kim Illustrator: JeongHyeon Seon Publisher: Norwood House Press Year: 2015 Pages: 29 [Disclaimer: I was provided an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my fair an unbiased review of this book. I was in no way compensated for my review and I was not required to write a positive… Continue reading Book Review: Zippy the Runner
Book Review: Blue Ocean Bob: A Challenging Job
Title: Blue Ocean Bob: A Challenging Job Author: Brooks Olbrys Illustrator: Kevin Keele Publisher: Children's Success Unlimited, LLC Year: 2015 Pages: 51+ Blue Ocean Bob Website [Disclaimer: In exchange for my fair and unbiased review, I was provided an ARC by the publisher through NetGalley. The views expressed here are mine alone. I was not… Continue reading Book Review: Blue Ocean Bob: A Challenging Job
Book Review: Curve Ball
Title: Curve Ball Author: John Danakas Publisher: Lorimer Year: 2014 Pages: 121 [Disclaimer: I was provided a free review copy of the book (via NetGalley) in exchange for my honest and unbiased review via my blog. Review is also published at Goodreads and Amazon. I was given no compensation for my review and I don't… Continue reading Book Review: Curve Ball
Book Review: The Fourteenth Goldfish
Title: The Fourteenth Goldfish Author: Jennifer L. Holm Publisher: Random House Children's Books Year: 2014 Pages: 110 [Disclaimer: I was provided and ARC in exchange for my promotion and unbiased review of this book. I'm only required to be honest which is waht I am. I don't even get to keep the book. It's only… Continue reading Book Review: The Fourteenth Goldfish
Book Review: Gabriel Finley and the Raven’s Riddle
Title: Gabriel Finely and the Raven's Riddle Author: George Hagen Illustrator: Scott Bakal Publisher: Random House Children's Books (Schwartz & Wade Books) Resources for Teachers/Librarians: RHTeachers/Librarians Year: 2014 Pages: 252 (e-book via Nook) [Disclaimer: I was provided an ARC of this book in exchange for my fair and unbiased review. I was given no compensation… Continue reading Book Review: Gabriel Finley and the Raven’s Riddle
Book Review: Oliver and the Seawigs
Title: Oliver and the Seawigs Author: Philip Reeve Illustrator: Sarah McIntyre Publisher: Oxford Random House Children's Year: 2013 Pages: 200 [Disclaimer: I was provided with an ARC (advance readers copy) via NetGalley in exchange for my fair and unbiased review of Oliver and the Seawigs. I have in no way been compensated or asked to… Continue reading Book Review: Oliver and the Seawigs
Book Review: Annaleise Carr
Title: Annaleise Carr Author: Annaleise Carr as told to Deborah Ellis (Note: I believe this link to Ms Ellis' page is correct, but the book is not listed on her page. If this is incorrect, please advise and I will correct it.) Publisher: James Lorimer & Company., Ltd. Publishers Year: September 1, 2014 Pages: (Nook… Continue reading Book Review: Annaleise Carr
Book Review: 28 Tricks for a Fearless Grade 6
Title: 28 Tricks for a Fearless Grade 6 Author: Catherine Austen Publisher: James Lorimer & Company Ltd. Year: 2014 Pages: 101 (e-book) Author Page: Catherine Austen Author Blog: Deadline? What Deadline? [Disclaimer: I am required by some law of the land to inform you that the FCC thinks you will be better off knowing that… Continue reading Book Review: 28 Tricks for a Fearless Grade 6
Life Under the Blue Sky: The View From Below 