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Groovy kind of love

Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Love by James Dean

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I probably should not admit to this, but I am not a Pete the Cat fan. I know I am in the minority there as James Dean’s books fly off our selves at work. There seems to be one for every holiday. We even had a plush Pete doll before the holidays this year. Therefore, I must admit I was not expecting a lot from Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Love. I thought perhaps it might be a fun Valentine’s Day gift for a young cousin but did not expect to like it. And while it is a nice […]

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1/7/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:10 |

Christmas Spirit? We got it right here!

I Got the Christmas Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison

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I Got the Christmas Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison and illustrated by Frank Morrison has a lot to like. And a lot of things that you might not be as crazy about. The illustrations of Morrison are lovely. They are quirky and filled with details. And the colors! Bold and sassy and quirky and as spunky as the little narrator herself. They introduce you to a city setting for those who might not be familiar with it and show the setting a lot of kids do know, but probably do not always see in Christmas books. Usually, Country Christmas is the […]

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12/19/2018 's CBR10 Review No:464 |

If anyone tries the recipe at the end, I would love to know how it comes out!

Little Red Ruthie: A Hanukkah Tale by Gloria Koster

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Little Red Ruthie: A Hanukkah Tale by Gloria Koster and illustrated by Sue Eastland was a book I reviewed awhile back for my stores newsletter. I picked it up again to see if it was still the fun Little Red Riding Hood story with a Hanukkah twist. And it is still that fun Little Red Riding Hood story with a Hanukkah twist, turn and lots and lots of sour cream and applesauce to go along with the yummy latkes. Ruthie is going to Grandmothers house and meets the Wolf. Who she convinces she is far too thin for him to […]

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11/21/2018 's CBR10 Review No:431 |

Dashing through the snow….and other activities

Snow (Four Seasons of Walter de la Mare) by Walter de la Mare

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Snow by Walter de la Mare is part of the Four Seasons series that he and Carolina Rabei (as illustrator) have created. Rabei’s illustrations are the main reason I enjoyed this book. While I read the hardcover edition, it also comes in a board book format and in paper as well (though that edition might not be available currently). The illustrations are clever and the right amount of color or lack thereof. It is for the Christmas holiday as we do see that jolly ol’ elf and his four-legged friends flying by, but it also could just be a nice […]

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11/13/2018 's CBR10 Review No:426 |

When the art flies off the page

Red and Lulu by Matt Tavares

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Red and Lulu is another book that is deeply set in the true Christmas spirit. It is about love and family and the joy of the holiday. There is information about the history of Rockefeller Center and the Tree that stands in the center of it at the end of the book. Matt Tavares has great text and even better illustrations telling his story. The art is a 5 and the text a solid 4 rating. (Spoiler) When Red and Lulu are separated the reality of the situation would be they probably would be unable to find each other again. […]

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11/8/2018 's CBR10 Review No:418 |

Putting the Howl in Howl-day

Ethan Long Presents Fangsgiving by Ethan Long

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Ethan Long Presents Fangsgiving is another Ethan Long gem with our favorite monsters. This time the monsters of the Fright Club are having Thanking at Vlad’s placed. However, when Vlad’s family comes to join them, he is excited to see them, but boy do things get out of hand! However, the Fright Club and Vlad’s family learn what it means to be a family, about cooperation, having a good time and leaving Spike, the dog, outside during dinner time.   Add this to your Fright Club collection. Or start a new tradition with celebrating holidays with the Fright Club. Valentines […]

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11/8/2018 's CBR10 Review No:417 |

When the Snow Whispers to you

A Whisper in the Snow, by Kate Westerlund

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A Whisper in the Snow, due to some slightly choppy language, caused me to have to stop and start a few times. The text is rich, but I think it might have been translated. Therefore, making the (I am assuming German) original text to English not an easy transition for some people’s ears. This makes it only a rating of 4.5. This is because of two main points. The first is that Ferdun Oral’s illustrations are amazingly fabulous pieces of art. They are items that I would love to see framed somehow and placed in a nursery or a toddler’s […]

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10/17/2018 's CBR10 Review No:391 |

Do you celebrate with your family? Well so does this family!

All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah by Emily Jenkins

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  If you are a fan of the All-Of-A-Kind Family series, this might be a book to add to your collection. It is a picture book with slightly more text than usual, but in the vein of the original tales as Emily Jenkins has tried to keep to the spirit of a beloved series. And Paul O. Zelinsky also has tried to keep the feel of the original illustrations while putting his own spin on them. In an afterwards he mentions his influences and reasoning behind what he has done. There are lots of great extras about Hanukkah and the […]

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10/17/2018 's CBR10 Review No:390 |


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