Bear by Himself by Geoffrey Hayes
Bear by Himself was not something I wanted to read at first look at the online reader copy cover. But there was something about the Geoffrey Hayes book that kept me coming back to it. And, like many books that at first I am not really sure about, it turned out to be a pleasant experience. It is a nice and cozy book that would be perfect for quiet time reading. The classic look to the illustrations will appeal to the adult and kids will […]
I Am Not Boring: The True-Life Story of a Log by Lena Podesta
Honestly, I don’t know about you but if I see a brown thing (yeah, went there too, but realized it was a log) in cartoon form I tend to look at it and assume I will not be interested in it. And even with the words NOT and BORING that still would not grab my attention. However, for some odd reason I decided to pick up I Am Not Boring: The True-Life Story of a Log by Lena Podesta (due late May 2026) in an […]
Cassi and the House of Memories: A Graphic Novel by Dean Stuart
Sometimes I see a book and say to myself that it looks good, but for some reason say no thank you to actually reading. Then things happen and it keeps coming back to my attention. And finally one day I will say FINE I will read you. Sometimes I regret doing that, sometimes I do not. I am not sure how I feel about Cassi and the House of Memories: A Graphic Novel by Dean Stuart. This book is an emotional fantastical journey of a […]
Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance by Nikki Grimes
When a book has a good backstory, be it how it was made, inspired or the author themselves I usually enjoy that as much as the book. And when my personal journey is the backstory, well of course I love that! The backstory to how I found Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance by Nikki Grimes (to me) was funny. The library trip with my nephew had me in the wrong section (non fiction) when we first wandered into the children’s room. Well, I […]
The Schlemiel Kids Save the Moon by Audrey Barbakoff
A year back the book The Schlemiel Kids Save the Moon by Audrey Barbakoff and illustrated by Rotem Teplow came out. I found it hidden in my online reader links, so I had the pleasure of reading it that way. When I finished reading I felt that it was a cozy, silly folktale, and the usual antics that can be labeled as way too over the top and frankly stupid, were not there. I was, okay the adults are not the brightest people, but nobody […]
The Lonely Lighthouse: The Story of Little Sable Point Lighthouse by Stephanie Owen
Picture books have become one of my favorite reading choices. I like the details and yet they can (sometimes) be no more than 40-50 pages. I get the satisfaction of reading and finishing a book usually in one sitting. And I also might learn something new if it is a historical or factual book. And The Lonely Lighthouse: The Story of Little Sable Point Lighthouse by Stephanie Owen covers all the bases. Due in mid April 2026 (read via an online reader copy), this is […]
