Deborah Hocking

Couple of stinkers off on an adventure

Sydney and Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World by Jacqueline Davies

November 4, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Sydney and Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World is cute. Cute story about friendship, overcoming fears and not leaving your tuna sandwich laying around. Cute illustrations. Cute humor and cute presentation. Yes, Jacqueline Davies (author) and Deborah Hocking (illustration) created a cute overall new tale for the (read aloud/pick up a few words) 5 to 9 (solo reading). A young 10-year-old could also find a little something from this. Sydney and Taylor are two friends (hello Frog and Toad, Winnie the Pooh and Piglet, Boris […]

Are you a Grocery Store Expert?

July 13, 2018 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Max Explains Everything: Grocery Store Expert did not really “grab me” with its story or illustrations. However, the twist at the end is a bit amusing. If you the adult reader pay attention you probably could see it coming. The story is simple: family runs out of things. They need milk, cereal, toilet paper. Mom take Max to the store to buy these (and other items). Max, like many kids, is not thrilled with the prospect, but Max, having done this many times before, knows […]

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