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Chirp!: Chipmunk Sings for a Friend by Jamie A. Swenson

Sunny-Side Up by Jacky Davis

We Are Better Together by Bill McKibben

Let’s Do Everything and Nothing by Julia Kuo

December 6, 2021 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Do you need some feel good stories? These books are positive, hopeful, and have a modern take on subjects. Each one ranges in the best age for it, but most ages five and up will be fine. Chirp!: Chipmunk Sings for a Friend by Jamie A. Swenson  This book is a simple story: a little chipmunk is alone and keeps singing for a friend. Scott Magoon illustrates the clever gem of finding the perfect note of friendship. The colors are simple, light without being muted. […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction Tagged With: Bill McKibben, environmental, family, Fiona Woodcock, friends, Jacky Davis, Jamie A. Swenson, Julia Kuo, Scott Magoon, Social Themes, Stevie Lewis

BlackRaven's CBR13 Review No:413 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction · Tags: Bill McKibben, environmental, family, Fiona Woodcock, friends, Jacky Davis, Jamie A. Swenson, Julia Kuo, Scott Magoon, Social Themes, Stevie Lewis ·
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Theme: Groovy books

The World Below the Brine by Walt Whitman

Kick Push by Frank Morrison

Dolls and Trucks Are for Everyone by Robb Pearlman

We Are Better Together by Bill McKibben

September 24, 2021 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Picture books are one of my favorite genres as you can read something and then say, “I READ that book!” Okay, so it is only 45-50 pages, but you accomplished something. And these below titles are ones that you should feel proud of accomplishing. The World Below the Brine by Walt Whitman is the poet’s work about the day and the world around him. The art of James Christopher Carroll is what makes this book worth the time. Sure, you can read a poem by […]

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: Bill McKibben, Eda Kaban, Frank Morrison, James Christopher Carroll, Robb Pearlman, Walt Whitman

BlackRaven's CBR13 Review No:303 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: Bill McKibben, Eda Kaban, Frank Morrison, James Christopher Carroll, Robb Pearlman, Walt Whitman ·
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