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Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene don’t stop helping the bees, hunny!

Green Jolene and the Backyard Bees by Wendy Mass

November 25, 2025 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Green Jolene and the Backyard Bees is written by an author I have enjoyed reading over the years. This author is Wendy Mass. And while they have had a few different ages and have written a few different genres, their more realistic stories are fun. And when Mass collaborates with illustrator Billy Yong you get an interesting combination of realistic story, art and modern feelings. Yet, there is also a classical, family friendly feeling as well. This mixture works for today’s readers aged at least […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fiction, Health Tagged With: activism, animals, bees, Billy Yong, conservation, Environment, friendship, nature, pollinators, science, Social Themes, Wendy Mass

BlackRaven's CBR17 Review No:517 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fiction, Health · Tags: activism, animals, bees, Billy Yong, conservation, Environment, friendship, nature, pollinators, science, Social Themes, Wendy Mass ·
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Beloved rain boots and a lesson

Green Jolene: Green Jolene and the Neighborhood Swap (Disney Planet Possible) by Wendy Mass and Billy Yong

February 27, 2025 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Reader copies come and they go, and one that came into my life was Green Jolene: Green Jolene and the Neighborhood Swap (Disney Planet Possible) by Wendy Mass and illustrator Billy Yong. Currently available, I plan on finding a copy as I need to see the final images. This is a short story that mixes a bit Junie B. Jones, Eloise, and a lot of modern sentiments to get this generation’s spunky bossy pants who loves her friends, family, dog and saving the world. Jolene […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Health Tagged With: Billy Yong, Environment, environmentalism, friendship, Neighborhoods, Neighbors, Science & Nature, Social Theme, Sustainable living, Wendy Mass, Wendy Mass and Billy Yong

BlackRaven's CBR17 Review No:121 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Health · Tags: Billy Yong, Environment, environmentalism, friendship, Neighborhoods, Neighbors, Science & Nature, Social Theme, Sustainable living, Wendy Mass, Wendy Mass and Billy Yong ·
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25 Symbols of the Alphabet

My Pet Feet by Josh Funk

January 14, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

While I am not saying My Pet Feet is an OMG THIS IS THE BEST BOOK EVER! I am saying it was the little something I was looking for when I read it. It is a book you need to sit and enjoy. Do not rush or you will miss some of the kooky humor Josh Funk has written. I do enjoy the concept and presentation. My “not a five” is because the fact certain words do not flow easy when the letter R is […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Non-Fiction Tagged With: Alphabet, Billy Yong, friendship, Josh Funk, Letter R, Social Theme

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:13 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Non-Fiction · Tags: Alphabet, Billy Yong, friendship, Josh Funk, Letter R, Social Theme ·
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