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First Bunnies Know and Grow (Baby Animals) by Laura Gehl and Amy Schimler-Safford

Puppies Know and Grow by Laura Gehl and Amy Schimler-Safford

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I like animals. I like books. And I like books about animals. This is mostly because while I like animals, I do not have the time to take care of them, so reading is the next best thing. And when it comes to books, I like introducing them to young listeners and readers, such as the publisher Barefoot Books. Barefoot Books has a boat load of goodies from board books to full on picture books which include fiction and nonfiction titles. Two of those that […]

Look out! Here comes Spider-man and friends!

Spidey and His Amazing Friends: Teamwork Saves the Day!: My First Comic Reader! (Spidey and His Amazing Friends, My First Comic Reader!, Level 3) by Steve Behling, Giovanni Rigano, Antonello Dalena, Cristina Giorgilli, Cristina Stella, Dario Calabria, Lucio de Guiseppe and Marvel Press Book Group

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Working in a bookstore has some major perks. One is free books (for various reasons). And recently I found Spidey and His Amazing Friends: Teamwork Saves the Day!: My First Comic Reader! (Spidey and His Amazing Friends, My First Comic Reader!, Level 3) by Steve Behling, Giovanni Rigano, Antonello Dalena, Cristina Giorgilli, Cristina Stella, Dario Calabria, Lucio de Guiseppe and Marvel Press Book Group. I thought it would be a fun, quick read for me and something I could share with my oldest nephew.  It […]

Fall in love with NOLA swamps

Grandpere's Ghost Swamp by Rachel M. Marsh

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I was immediately drawn to Grandpere’s Ghost Swamp because of its wonderful cover, and the synopsis absolutely sold it. I loved Basil trying to figure out what she wants to do for career day (which absolutely is NOT restaurant even though her parents believe she’ll be third generation!) while also dealing with the grief of losing her g’pere. But at his funeral, she sees his ghost and he sends her on a quest of sorts to learn more about their Cajun roots, and along the […]

Amelia Dark Magician and Pesky Ghosts

Amelia Shadows V01 Amelia Shadows and the New Head Ghost by Matthew Dow Smith

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While I enjoyed the build up, the ending was too quick in the graphic novel, Amelia Shadows and the New Head Ghost by Matthew Dow Smith. We have the slow climb of Amelia and her tutor trying to beat the “New Head Ghost” her father has hired to manage their home, then BOOM Ameila figures out “the secret” to her father’s choice, why there is a new ghost in the house (and why he is so bossy), and then has more questions. It is interesting, […]

Riff in the Reef

Search for the Silver Shell: A Branches Book (Coral Keepers #1) by Robin Yardi and Paul Kellam

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The young chapter book, Search for the Silver Shell: A Branches Book (Coral Keepers #1) by Robin Yardi and Paul Kellam (illustrator) fell a little short for me as an adult reader. But the aged 6 to 9 reader will find the fantasy and friendship elements exciting and fun.  It is a part fantasy, part mystery, and (mostly) adventure. This is a new series that feels both “old school” and modern with the diverse characters, the type of freedom the children have and keeps the […]

One of the books from the “nope, not going to read, well maybe I will…” list

Ride / Đạp Xe by Bao Phi and Thi Bui

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Most of the time if I decide to read a book after thinking I won’t read it, I end up liking it. Usually a lot, too. And that is the case with Ride / Đạp Xe by Bao Phi and illustrator Thi Bui. It turned out to be more fun, interesting and more enjoyably clever than I had imagined.  The overall theme is learning to ride a bike. Of course, that means falls and frustration, but the father and mother of the story keep patient […]



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