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Red Rover Red Rover roll right over Mars

Red Rover: Curiosity on Mars by Richard Ho

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Red Rover: Curiosity on Mars by Richard Ho, is one of those books that is cool. Yet I still feel lackluster about it. There was something missing. Katherine Roy’s illustrations are a combination of realistic and a hint of whimsy. The text itself, however, has a more artistic then “serious” scientific element, but still has all the information needed. As we explore the planet of Mars, we learn about the planet and the machines that came before Curiosity. This information will grab the space nut but is not for the casual lover of space. It also could grab the attention of […]

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11/20/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:498 |

A celebration of everyday accomplishments as well as life’s milestones

I Knew You Could Do It! by Nancy Tillman

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I Knew You Could Do It! is classic Nancy Tillman. If you know the style of Tillman, you know this book. This gives it the comfort level of knowing there will be no surprise and you know if you will like or not. However, even if you are not a fan of Tillman’s illustrations and style of writing, there are some interesting interpretations of folktales in the art. You see Cinderella, Lion and the Mouse, Jack and the Beanstalk, Sleeping Beauty and more. Not every page has a fairy tale, but each page has something to “look for” on them. […]

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11/20/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:497 |

“In brightest day, in blackest night, No evil shall escape my sight. Let all who worship evil’s might, Beware my power, Green Lantern’s light!”

Green Lantern: Legacy by Minh Le

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While Minh Le’s Green Lantern: Legacy is an easy Green Lantern story, it does capture the old school feel of the adult/original Green Lantern. It is a story that any Green Lantern would have to face: the first battle while they still face their fear of failure, wondering if are they good enough and why does everyone think they need a babysitter? (Okay, that last part is probably just 13-year-old Tai Pham). All the elements of a good graphic novel and a good story is here. It has a more solid base than some of the other adapted DC Graphic […]

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11/20/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:496 |

“You are stronger than you believe. You have greater powers than you know.” —Antiope to Diana, Wonder Woman movie

Diana: Princess of the Amazons by Shannon Hale

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I was going to review three of these new DC graphic novels for younger readers together. However, each one is so different that they each need their own review. Diana: Princess of the Amazons is a decent story with a good lesson and lots of girl power. It is the story of how a princess called Diana starts to learn about becoming Wonder Woman. It is for ages 7 to 10. And, while boys could read, I do think that it is aimed more at girls of that age range. Authors Shannon Hale and Dean Hale show us 11-year-old Princess […]

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11/20/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:495 |

He knows when you are sleeping and when you ate the cheese

Santa Mouse by Michael Brown

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Originally written in 1966 Santa Mouse by Michael Brown certainly has a classical feeling tail…. tale.  This came across before I realized it was a retelling. There is one lonely mouse, with a very active imagination. And a mouse who is a bit modern: some of his imaginary friends have tea parties’ others play cowboys, Inuit and a “Spanish-person” with him. However, this political correctness of using Inuit could be the editors doing an updated version to fit the contemporary reader. As I think he probably played Eskimo, but still had a tea party. One Christmas Eve, our mouse (who […]

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11/19/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:494 |

Grab a buddy

The Buddy Bench by Patty Brozo

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The Buddy Bench is an idea that a student learned of from Germany (see the afterwards of the book). It is a bench that students who want to play but are shy, have issues talking, are new, etc. can sit on to show they would like to play with someone. Then, the other students can go over and ask them to play. The rules are spelled out in the back of the book (but of course, you can modify them). One is you have to play with the first person who asks you. Another is it is not a place […]

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11/19/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:493 |

I cannot do this book justice, so don’t read my review, just take my word and read this book

The Deep & Dark Blue by Niki Smith

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There are a few weak spots in the story line of The Deep & Dark Blue. The largest two pieces are, first, it seems to start in the middle of the story. You do not learn who the two main characters, Hawke and Grayson, are right away but tossed into being introduced to a large plot point while being tossed into meeting a cousin of the twins at the same time. Yet, you are unaware right off he is a cousin. Or they are twins. The second one is who is cousin Mirelle? She just shows up. However, her introduction […]

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11/19/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:492 |

Making a theme

Luna and the Moon Rabbit by Camille Whitcher

King Mouse by Cary Fagan

The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper

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Sometimes I find a theme in books that are not really meant to connect them. In the case of Luna and the Moon Rabbit by Camille Whitcher, King Mouse by Cary Fagan and The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper, it is their illustrations. Each is different in their immediate style of art,and also story, but they have an otherworldly element to them that makes them “foggy” and “dream-like” to the viewers eye. Camille Whitcher has created a story that is a dream. Luna’s imagination transforms her into another world where she plays and enjoys the world around her with the […]

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11/19/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:491 |


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