Why I Picked It Up: My niece is the author!!! I knew she was drawing pictures featuring my grandniece, Georgia, who is a young and talented ballerina. There was one particular image of Georgia in a stunning red ballet skirt beside her pony, and Lucy started drawing her in that very outfit, dancing gracefully. What […]
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Book Review: The Great Caper Caper, by Josh Funk
A Josh Funk masterpiece is always a delight to preview and review! It’s a Las Veggies heist – basically Ocean’s 11 in the fridge, packed with stunning vocabulary and a touching lesson in compassion.
Book Review: Princess Puffybottom … and Darryl, by Susin Nielsen
Learning to live with someone new isn’t always easy, especially from the cat’s perspective!
Short and Sweet, by Josh Funk
Love at First Browse… We fell in love with Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast back in November 2015. The new, eye-catching duo was placed tauntingly in a centralized display at Barnes and Noble. Unsure of what to expect, we slowly perused the adventures of the exquisite pair. By the end, we were hooked and […]
Book Review: One Word from Sophia, by Jim Averbeck and Yasmeen Ismail
Why I Picked It Up: I was at the Texas Association for Literacy Education conference in Waco and One Word from Sophia was shared during a session I attended. Immediately I swiped it into my Amazon cart (yes, while the session was still happening)! Why I Finished It: Well, I didn’t have a choice the […]