Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time


Halloween, Kangaroos and Dolphins

No Such Thing by Ella Bailey

One Day on Our Blue Planet: In the Ocean by Ella Bailey

One Day On Our Blue Planet: In the Outback by Ella Bailey

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Georgia, one late October day, notices that things are moving about. They are even disappearing. Of course, our gal knows that this has a very logical explanation. Unlike others (especially at that time of year) who think things were moved about by something (or someone) spooky, she knows that … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:295 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry · Tags: , , , , , , ·

I am big and still learning

When I’m Big by Ella Bailey

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I might have read When I’m Big by Ella Bailey at least once before. However, I do not remember. And therefore, it was a brand-new read, even though the book came out October 2021. And while I will say, Bailey’s story is not my cup of tea, it will be a lot of people’s book of choice. The idea is … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:292 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Poetry · Tags: , , ·

Have a little Joy

The Little Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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The Little Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, (yes, the Dalai Lama; who by the way has/had a great statue at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in New York) and Archbishop Desmond Tutu (yes, that Desmond Tutu; who I don’t know if he has/had one but should) is a book about how two boys, … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:291 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, Health, History, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Religion · Tags: , , , ·

Love, Love me do

Love Rules: A Family’s True Story of Adoption and Unconditional Love by Andrea Melvin

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Love Rules: A Family’s True Story of Adoption and Unconditional Love is based on the true story of a young boy who found his forever home. At times, Andrea Melvin’s (and Dave Eaton and Michael Clark) story is a little bumpy. Or, for me, it was not always smooth. Sometimes I felt I had missed … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:290 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, History, Non-Fiction · Tags: , , , , , , ·

I’m a little bit of Iveliz

Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango

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Iveliz Explains It All is a modern story about coming to terms with depression, grief, growing up, reaching out for help and all that is in between. It is relatable even to adults who have gone through the issues or are even currently going through the issues Iveliz must deal with. While best for … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:289 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, Health, Poetry, Young Adult · Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ·

Down on the farm

Farm Crimes V01: Cracking the Case of the Missing Egg by Sandra Dumais

Farm Crimes V02: the Moo-Sterious Disappearance of Cow by Sandra Dumais

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If Doctor Dolittle and Amelia Bedelia had a child, it would be the Inspector. Columbo looks like Sherlock Holmes in comparison to Van Hoof! To say Inspector Billiam Van Hoof is bumbling is an understatement. But ages six to nine will be rolling in the cow patties laughing at the antics our … [Read more]

's CBR14 Review No:288 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery · Tags: , , , , , , ·


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