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People needing People who are People, too

The World Needs More Purple Pepole by Kristen Bell

You Matter by Christian Robinson

June 5, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Current events have made people want books on race, being open and being different. Two books that are going to be big sellers from these categories are Kristen Bell’s The World Needs More Purple People and You Matter by Christian Robinson. Bell’s book is a “celebrity book” (in other words a bit indulgent). Yet there is a nice message to it. And, while it is a bit obvious what the point is and where it is going, it is not overly preachy. It just “is […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction Tagged With: Benjamin Hart, Christian Robinson, Daniel Wiseman, Diversity & Multicultural, Emotions & Feelings, Kristen Bell, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR12 Review No:193 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction · Tags: Benjamin Hart, Christian Robinson, Daniel Wiseman, Diversity & Multicultural, Emotions & Feelings, Kristen Bell, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Themes ·
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Gone to the dogs

Antoinette by Kelly DiPucchio

December 2, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Antoinette is probably more a 2.5 than a three. There is something missing for me. Plus, the illustrations and I just are not meshing as I would have liked. Kelly DiPucchio is the author of the companion book Gaston as well as this one. If you do not know who Gaston is, that is fine. His story is told as needed to fit Antoinette’s story. However, you do not necessarily need to know who he was. But, of course, it does not hurt to have […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction Tagged With: Christian Robinson, dogs, family, Kelly DiPucchio, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

BlackRaven's CBR11 Review No:511 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction · Tags: Christian Robinson, dogs, family, Kelly DiPucchio, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance ·
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A Day with Grandma

Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena

October 25, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena (with illustrations by Christian Robinson) is a quaint story about a grandmother and her grandson and their relationship. It is also about the very special things they see along the way to an equally special event. What seems a simple story (a day out with the grandson) turns into a story about giving back when you can. It is about seeing that a bus ride can give you a unique iPod, smiles, friends and more. It is […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction Tagged With: Christian Robinson, Matt de la Pena

BlackRaven's CBR11 Review No:445 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction · Tags: Christian Robinson, Matt de la Pena ·
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If Wishes were dandelions……

November 9, 2018 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

When Carmela’s birthday comes around, she knows she does not have to make a wish, it has already come true! She is now old enough to run the family errands with her older brother. Who, of course, is less than thrilled with the idea of his little sister tagging along. Matt de la Pena creates a relatable sibling story with Carmela Full of Wishes. Who has not had an annoying little sister, brother or cousin or even next-door neighbor tag along? Jingling their bracelets, being […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction Tagged With: Christian Robinson, Imagination & Play, Matt de la Pena, siblings

BlackRaven's CBR10 Review No:423 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction · Tags: Christian Robinson, Imagination & Play, Matt de la Pena, siblings ·
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